Baylor head coach Nicki Collen opens up in support of Brittney Griner after ex-Coach Mulkey's silence

Head Coach of the Baylor Bears women's basketball team, Nicki Collen, was addressing the media regarding the team's preparation for the 2022-23 season, which is about to begin on November 7.

Nicki Collen spent a few minutes reacting to the Brittney Griner situation, wherein she discussed Brittney Griner's nine-year sentence received from Russian authorities on charges of possessing drugs.





An emotional Nicki Collen appealed that Brittney Griner was only human, and there was no denying that Brittney Griner made a mistake. She claimed that it is a human rights issue and getting stuck in a foreign land for ten years, whatever the offence, is a long time. She saw BG as a mother, a spouse, a sister, a daughter, and as an incredible ambassador of basketball.

Nicki Collen's reaction was quite different from the Former Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey, who denied commenting on Brittney Griner's predicament despite having coached her for all four collegiate seasons.

FAQ

Who is Nicki Collen?
Nicki Collen is the head coach for the Women's Basket Ball Team at Baylor University. On May 5, 2021, She became the fifth head coach in Baylor Bears' history.

What are a few of Brittney Griner's achievements?
Brittney is a seven-time WNBA All-Star and eight-time All-Star recipient of Olympic gold. She led the United States Olympic team to victory in Rio Olympics in 2016