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Breanna Stewart
Breanna Stewart
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NameBreanna Stewart
CaptionStewart with the New York Liberty in 2023
Birth date27 August 1994
Birth placeSyracuse, New York, U.S.
LeagueWNBA
TeamNew York Liberty
Number30
CollegeUConn (2012–2016)
Draft year2016
Draft teamSeattle Storm
Career start2016
Years12016–2022
Team1Seattle Storm
Years22023–present
Team2New York Liberty
Years32016–2017
Team3Shanghai Swordfish
Years42017–2018
Team4Dynamo Kursk
Years52018–2020
Team5UMMC Ekaterinburg
Years62021–2022
Team6Fenerbahçe
Years72023–present
Team7Fenerbahçe

Breanna Stewart is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty of the WNBA and Fenerbahçe of the Women's Basketball Super League. A generational talent, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of women's basketball. Her unparalleled success includes multiple championships at every level, from NCAA titles with the UConn Huskies to WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm and Olympic gold medals with the United States national team.

Early life and education

Born in Syracuse, New York, she attended Cicero – North Syracuse High School where she led her team to multiple state championships. During her high school career, she was named a WNBA All-Star and earned national recognition as the Gatorade Player of the Year. She also participated in prestigious events like the McDonald's All-American Game and the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, where she won a gold medal. Her dominant play attracted the attention of legendary coach Geno Auriemma and she committed to play for the University of Connecticut.

College career

Playing for the UConn Huskies from 2012 to 2016, she authored one of the most decorated careers in NCAA history. She led the program to an unprecedented four consecutive national championships, earning the Most Outstanding Player award each time. A three-time Naismith College Player of the Year and four-time AP Player of the Year, she finished her collegiate tenure as the Huskies of Honor's all-time leader in blocks. Her tenure coincided with a historic 111-game winning streak for the program under Geno Auriemma.

Professional career

Selected first overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2016 WNBA draft, she immediately made an impact, winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. She led the Storm to WNBA championships in 2018 and 2020, earning Finals MVP honors both times. She is a two-time WNBA MVP and a six-time All-Star. In 2023, she signed with the New York Liberty as a free agent. Overseas, she has won multiple championships and awards with clubs like UMMC Ekaterinburg, Dynamo Kursk, and Fenerbahçe in leagues including the EuroLeague Women.

National team career

A cornerstone of the United States national team, she has helped maintain American dominance on the global stage. She has won three consecutive Olympic gold medals at the Rio, Tokyo, and Paris Games. She has also captured multiple FIBA World Cup gold medals, being named tournament MVP in 2018. Her international success extends to junior levels, having also won gold at the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship for Women.

Personal life

She is married to former professional basketball player Marta Xargay; the couple welcomed their first child in 2021. An advocate for social justice, she has been vocal about issues of racial equality and LGBTQ+ rights. She has also been involved in various charitable initiatives, including those supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America and promoting youth sports participation. In 2022, she published a memoir detailing her journey in basketball and her advocacy work.

Awards and honors

Her extensive accolades include two WNBA MVP awards, two WNBA Finals MVP awards, and four WNBA All-Star selections. She is a three-time Naismith College Player of the Year winner and a four-time NCAA Tournament MOP. Internationally, she is an Olympic gold medalist, a FIBA World Cup champion and MVP, and a EuroLeague Women champion. She has also been honored with the AP Female Athlete of the Year award.

Category:American women's basketball players Category:Connecticut Huskies women's basketball players Category:Seattle Storm players Category:New York Liberty players