BREAKING: Nebraska Women’s Basketball Legend Kelsey Griffin Crowned Undisputed GOAT in Historic ESPN Poll
In a stunning and unprecedented moment for women’s collegiate basketball, ESPN has declared former Nebraska Cornhuskers star Kelsey Griffin as the undisputed Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in a sweeping national poll that has rocked the basketball world. Surpassing iconic figures like Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart, and Lynette Woodard, Griffin’s name now stands alone at the summit of NCAA women’s basketball greatness.
The ESPN poll, conducted over a span of six months, combined statistical data, legacy impact, fan voting, and expert analysis. Griffin, known for her unrelenting grit, two-way dominance, and leadership, received an overwhelming 64% of the vote in the final round—an extraordinary margin against the likes of Stewart and Taurasi, both multiple-time NCAA champions and Olympians.
Griffin’s college career at Nebraska (2005–2010) was the stuff of legends. A three-time All-Big 12 selection and consensus All-American in 2010, she led the Cornhuskers to an unforgettable 32–2 season and their first-ever NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance. Her 2010 season, in which she averaged 20.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, is now widely considered one of the most dominant campaigns in college basketball history.
However, it wasn’t just her numbers that set her apart—it was her transformation of the Nebraska program. Prior to Griffin’s tenure, Nebraska was largely a middle-tier Big 12 team. By the time she graduated, she had turned the program into a national contender and a model of consistency and defensive toughness. She was the emotional and tactical anchor on both ends of the court. Coaches and analysts often marveled at her ability to switch between positions 3 through 5, defend without fouling, and orchestrate offensive sets with the poise of a point guard.
Off the court, Griffin’s story is equally remarkable. Born in Alaska and later becoming an Australian citizen, she went on to have a decorated international career in the WNBL and represented Australia on the global stage, earning accolades including a WNBL MVP award and multiple titles. Her resilience, humility, and global impact were key factors in her GOAT recognition.
“I’m honored and humbled,” Griffin said in her acceptance interview. “To be even mentioned with names like Diana, Stewie, and Lynette is surreal. But Nebraska believed in me from the beginning, and I gave it everything I had.”
Social media erupted in reaction, with former players, fans, and commentators celebrating her legacy. “She changed the culture,” said ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo. “She wasn’t just great—she made everyone around her great.”
This historic crowning not only cements Griffin’s place in the pantheon of basketball legends but also reaffirms the evolving landscape of how greatness is measured—not just by rings, but by transformation, impact, and heart. The legend of Kelsey Griffin, once a Cornhusker underdog, is now eternal.
