10 Texas Olympians to Keep an Eye on in Rio

By Nick Joyner on Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 5:30 am

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10 Texas Olympians to Keep an Eye on in Rio

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Brittney Griner

Born in Houston and rising to fame during her time playing at Baylor, Brittney Griner has broken college records with her blocking and dunking abilities. The 6-foot 8-inch tall athlete will compete as a center for the Women's National Team at her first Olympic Games.

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