Longtime WNBA star Brittney Griner was mentioned on “Jeopardy!” tonight.
Sports questions are always fun to watch on the popular trivia show. Most of the time, the experts on the show are very unfamiliar with sports. It’s rare to get someone on the show who nails everything in the sports world.
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Wednesday night, Griner, who starred collegiately at Baylor, was a topic on the popular hit show.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 22: Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream looks on agaisnt the Indiana Fever during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on May 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Griner was the answer to the question:
“2022 trades of basketball players include Kristaps Porzingis for Spencer Dinwiddie and arms dealer for her.”
Griner was answered correctly by one of the contestants, though some took issue with the ruling.
“Hey at least she answered it correctly,” one wrote.
“How come Stella was awarded points for the full pronunciation of Morticia Adams’ name, and not docked points for just answering ‘Griner’ for Brittney Griner’s name ?” another wondered.
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Griner, 35, averaged 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game during the 2025 WNBA season.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Jan 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
