Childhood and Education Journey of Breanna Stewart in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Breanna Stewart. A timeline of key moments.

Breanna Stewart, nicknamed "Stewie", is a highly decorated American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Known as one of the most accomplished figures in women's basketball, Stewart has achieved considerable success in her career. Beyond her on-court accomplishments, she is also a founder of the Unrivaled basketball league, alongside Napheesa Collier.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1987: Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four

In March 2013, Breanna Stewart won the award of the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, the first freshman to win the award since 1987.

August 27, 1994: Breanna Stewart's Birth

On August 27, 1994, Breanna Mackenzie Stewart, nicknamed "Stewie", was born. She later became an accomplished American professional basketball player in the WNBA.

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1997: Inaugural Tournament of Champions

Since 1997, the Tournament of Champions has been an annual event showcasing the best high school girls basketball teams.

2010: Team travels to Philadelphia, New Jersey and Disney World

In 2010, Breanna Stewart's high school team traveled to Philadelphia, New Jersey and Disney World.

2011: Nike Tournament of Champions

In 2011, Breanna Stewart's team participated in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona.

2011: Commitment to UConn

In 2011, after visiting UConn, Breanna Stewart committed to the University of Connecticut and signed her commitment letter.

2011: Upset Victory at the Nike Tournament of Champions

In 2011, at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona, Breanna Stewart helped her team, C-NS, upset the number 1 team, Bolingbrook High School, with a 43–40 win, scoring 15 points.

March 2012: Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year Award

In March 2012, Breanna Stewart received the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award in a surprise presentation by Tamika Catchings.

2012: Basketball Hall of Fame Tournament

In 2012, the Northstars, Breanna Stewart's team, played in a Basketball Hall of Fame Tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts.

March 2013: Intensive Training Sessions and Big East Tournament Performance

In March 2013, Breanna Stewart began early morning training sessions and came back strong in the Big East tournament, matching Diana Taurasi's tournament debut score.

2013: Rising Sophmore

In 2013, coaches noticed that Breanna Stewart was demanding the ball more often.

2014: AAC Player of the Year Honors

In 2014, Breanna Stewart earned American Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors for the second straight year.

2014: American Athletic Conference Player of the Year

In the 2013–2014 season, Breanna Stewart was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and AP Player of the Year.

2015: Continued Success and Stats

During UConn's nine-game run through the 2014-2015 postseason, Breanna Stewart averaged 18.1 points and 10.7 rebounds with a 53.3% shooting accuracy.

2017: Public Revelation of Sexual Abuse

In 2017, Breanna Stewart publicly revealed in an essay in The Players' Tribune that she had been a victim of sexual abuse from age 9 to 11, and reported it to her parents, leading to the perpetrator's arrest and conviction.

2018: Stewart Poses for ESPN's The Body Issue

In 2018, Breanna Stewart posed nude for ESPN's "The Body Issue" magazine, showcasing her athleticism and physique.

May 2021: Stewart Proposed to Marta Xargay Casademont

In May 2021, Breanna Stewart proposed to Marta Xargay Casademont. They were teammates at Dynamo Kursk when their relationship began.

July 6, 2021: Stewart Marries Marta Xargay Casademont

On July 6, 2021, Breanna Stewart married former WNBA and EuroLeague Spanish professional basketball player Marta Xargay Casademont, marking a significant personal milestone.

August 2021: Stewart and Xargay Casademont Welcome First Child

In August 2021, about 48 hours after Breanna Stewart won an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo, she and Marta Xargay Casademont welcomed their first child, Ruby Mae Stewart-Xargay, via surrogacy, adding a new dimension to their lives.

May 2023: Stewart and Xargay Casademont Announce Second Pregnancy

In May 2023, Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay Casademont announced via Instagram that Xargay Casademont was pregnant with their second child, sharing their growing family with the world.

July 2023: Stewart and Collier Founded Unrivaled League

In July 2023, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier founded Unrivaled, a new professional women's 3-on-3 basketball league, aiming to provide a domestic playing option for WNBA players during the offseason.

October 2023: Stewart and Xargay Casademont Welcome Second Child

In October 2023, Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay Casademont welcomed their second child, Theo Josep Stewart Xargay, expanding their family.

July 9, 2024: Stewart Announced to Play in Unrivaled League

On July 9, 2024, it was formally announced that Breanna Stewart would play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 basketball league she founded with Napheesa Collier in July 2023. She plays for the Mist and scored the first basket in league history.