Brittney Griner was in an all-too-familiar position, just like Jarred Shaw.

Shaw is facing life-changing penalties for his alleged importation of a controlled substance in another country.

In a case reminiscent of WNBA player Brittney Griner’s high-profile Russian imprisonment, the former US college basketball star playing in Indonesia is facing the ultimate penalty for allegedly illegally importing cannabis gummies to his residence.

Unlike Griner, he could actually die for what he did.

Shaw, who played for Oklahoma State and Utah State, was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.

“I was having a rough patch during the [2025 IBL] season, and I had the package sent,” Shaw said.

“I didn’t think I was doing anything wrong. I had no idea about the laws here.

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