Brittney Griner’s former coach Kim Mulkey faces criticism for refusing to comment on her detention in Russia

American basketball star Brittney Griner’s former college coach, Kim Mulkey, has been facing criticism after recently refusing to comment on the player’s detention in Russia. A Russian court gave the 31-year-old basketball player a jail term of nine years in February 2022 after she was found guilty of possessing and trafficking drugs. It was in this context that Griner’s 60-year-old coach was asked a question in a recent press conference. However, Mulkey, who is currently serving as the head coach of the Louisiana State University women’s basketball team, sternly refused to comment on Griner’s detention in Russia.

As per the reports, Mulkey previously coached Griner at Baylor University, where the basketball star earned Top Athlete Rank on the school’s national championship team from 2011 to 2012. The duo, Griner and Mulkey, had secured considerable success together. But they did not share any personal bonhomie. Griner, who openly came out as a lesbian, once stated that Mulkey asked the team not to talk about the player’s sexual orientation.

Meanwhile, Mulkey’s refusal to comment on Griner’s detention has upset some netizens. Some social media users called Muley’s behavior towards Griner “heartless.” A Twitter user wrote that Mulkey was “awful” and “cruel”. Another user stated that Mulkey could have at least sympathized with Griner’s wife or hoped that the player was safe and would be released soon.

FAQs:

1. Who exactly is Brittney Griner?
   Brittney Griner is an American professional basketball player.
2. Why was Brittney Griner detained in Russia?
   Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for possessing drugs.