Aldine ISD alumni Griner visits the White House

President Barack Obama and the Baylor women's basketball team

WASHINGTON – Baylor University undefeated women’s basketball team and NCAA champions celebrated their achievements at the White House last Wednesday.

President Barack Obama congratulated the team on scoring more points than any team in women’s college basketball history and recognized the players for their contributions both on the court and in the community.

The girls were honored for academic achievements as well as their volunteer work, reading to elementary school students, serving the homeless and other humanitarian work in Kenya.

Obama singled out center and Aldine ISD alumni Brittney Griner. Griner, a three-time All-American, was recently named Female Athlete of the Year by ESPN.

“This young woman is the new face of women’s basketball,” the president said. “She blocks shots, she rebounds, she’s got the jump hook, she’s got the dunk.”

Obama also commended Lady Bears Coach Kim Mulkey and the team’s seniors for being role models for his two young daughters and girls everywhere. He noted that the Bears were a shoe-in to be a favorite on his bracket next year.