Will Brittney Griner be Drafted by the NBA instead of the WNBA?

Brittney Griner of Baylor University could be the first female to make an NBA roster. Only a junior, Griner would have to declare for the draft, but would an NBA team like the Sacramento Kings or New Orleans Hornets select her? If she declares, this will be big news and more than likely, a team would go for her late in the second round just for publicity sakes. The suggestion of her making it to the ‘Association’ has been asked before, but the topic deserves a refresh. She’s 6 foot 8 inches tall with a wing span of 86 inches. The most impressive aspect of her athletic sculpture is her leanness. She looks like she has the potential for a silky, smooth player with her rail figure and long arms. In the women’s game, she has an imposing presence. She needs to use her presence to take care of business this year. She can quiet more critics by leading her Baylor Bears to a national championship. Of course her length is intimidating in the women’s game, but it ...