History of Breanna Stewart in Timeline
Breanna Stewart, also known as "Stewie", is a professional basketball player from the United States. She currently plays for the New York Liberty in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
1975: Nancy Lieberman's Pan American Team Participation
In 1975, Nancy Lieberman became the first high school player to be part of the USA Pan American basketball team.
1987: First Freshman to Win MOP Since 1987
Breanna Stewart became the first freshman since 1987 to win the Most Outstanding Player award in the NCAA tournament.
August 27, 1994: Birth of Breanna Stewart
Breanna Mackenzie Stewart was born in Baldwin on August 27, 1994.
1997: Tournament of Champions Founded
The Tournament of Champions, showcasing the best high school girls basketball teams, was established in 1997.
2004: Lisa Leslie Sets Rebounding Record
In 2004, Lisa Leslie set the WNBA record for most defensive rebounds in a season, a record that Breanna Stewart would later surpass in 2016.
2010: Joins USA Basketball U16 Team
At the age of 14, Breanna Stewart was selected to join the USA Basketball U16 team, making her the youngest player on the team. Despite initial reservations from her parents about her missing school, they eventually agreed. Stewart earned a starting position, showcasing her talent and potential. The team won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship, securing their place in the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship.
2010: National Tournament Appearances
Breanna Stewart's high school team's success earned them invitations to prominent national tournaments, including trips to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Disney World in 2010.
2010: Gold Medal at FIBA U17 World Championship
Breanna Stewart, as part of the USA U17 team, continued her winning streak. The team remained undefeated, securing the gold medal at the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship. Stewart's exceptional performance, including leading the team in blocks and consistently scoring, demonstrated her dominance on the court.
2010: Seattle Storm's Championship Drought Ends
In 2010, the Seattle Storm last won the WNBA Championship, a drought that would end eight years later with Breanna Stewart on the team.
2010: USA U18 Team Wins Americas Championship
The USA U18 basketball team won the Americas Championship in 2010, securing their place in the U19 World Championship.
2011: Commitment to UConn
Breanna Stewart verbally committed to play basketball at the University of Connecticut (UConn) in 2011.
2011: USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year Award
Breanna Stewart was named USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year in 2011 for her performance on the U19 and Pan American teams. Her achievements included leading her U19 team to a gold medal and earning a starting position on the Pan American team despite being the youngest player.
2011: Selection for USA Pan American Team
Breanna Stewart was selected for the USA Pan American team in 2011, becoming the second high school player in history to achieve this. Notably, she was the only high school player on the team that year.
2011: Experience on the USA Women's Pan American Games Team
Breanna Stewart's participation in the 2011 USA Women's Pan American Games team gave her significant international experience, making her one of the most experienced players on the U-18 team.
2011: Nike Tournament of Champions
Breanna Stewart's team participated in the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2011.
2011: Selection to USA Basketball U19 Team and U19 World Championship
In 2011, Breanna Stewart was selected for the USA Basketball U19 team. The team played in the U19 World Championship in Chile, winning gold after a series of victories and a close call against Canada. Stewart emerged as a top scorer for the team.
2011: Upset Victory at Tournament of Champions
In a remarkable upset at the 2011 Tournament of Champions, Breanna Stewart led her team to victory against the top-ranked Bolingbrook High School.
2011: Pan American Games Performance
The USA team finished seventh at the 2011 Pan American Games, marking the first time they didn't win a medal. Despite this, Breanna Stewart, the youngest player on the team, led in scoring, blocks, and rebounds.
January 31, 2012: 2,000 Career Points in High School
Breanna Stewart reached a significant milestone in her high school basketball career on January 31, 2012, by scoring her 2,000th point during a game against Auburn.
March 2012: Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Breanna Stewart was named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year in March 2012, a testament to her exceptional skills and dominance on the court.
August 2012: Selection to USA Basketball U-18 Team and FIBA Americas U-18 Championship
In August 2012, Breanna Stewart was selected to the USA Basketball U-18 team alongside future UConn teammates. The team dominated the FIBA Americas U-18 Championship, overcoming an early deficit against Brazil to win the gold medal.
2012: Basketball Hall of Fame Tournament
Breanna Stewart and her team competed in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 2012.
March 2013: Big East Tournament Debut and Most Outstanding Player
Breanna Stewart had an impressive performance in her Big East tournament debut in March 2013, scoring 51 points and continuing her strong play in the NCAA tournament, earning her the Most Outstanding Player award.
July 2013: U19 World Championship and Second USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year Award
Breanna Stewart, alongside teammates Moriah Jefferson and Morgan Tuck, was selected to represent the US at the U19 World Championship in Lithuania in July 2013. Stewart's performance in the tournament earned her the MVP title and helped the US team secure a gold medal. She was also named USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year for the second time, a feat achieved by only a handful of other players.
2013: American Athletic Conference Player of the Year
Breanna Stewart's exceptional performance earned her the title of American Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2013, an honor she received in the league's inaugural season after splitting from the Big East Conference.
September 23, 2014: Final Roster Selection for FIBA World Championship
Breanna Stewart was selected as part of the 12-player final roster to represent the US at the FIBA World Championship for Women in Turkey. This selection made her the only collegiate player among 32 WNBA players.
October 2014: Gold Medal at FIBA World Championship
Breanna Stewart and the US team won gold at the FIBA World Championship for Women in Turkey.
2014: Second Consecutive AAC Player of the Year
Breanna Stewart's dominance continued as she earned the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year in 2014.
2014: First FIBA World Cup Gold Medal
Breanna Stewart won her first FIBA World Cup gold medal with the U.S. women's national basketball team in 2014.
2014: Sophomore Year Success and AP Player of the Year
Breanna Stewart continued her remarkable performance in her sophomore year, leading to her being named the AP Player of the Year in 2014, a rare accomplishment for a sophomore.
2015: Dominant Postseason Run
Breanna Stewart elevated her game during UConn's impressive nine-game postseason run in 2015, averaging 18.1 points and 10.7 rebounds.
2015: Participation in Pan American Games
Breanna Stewart was part of the USA Women's Pan American Team at the 2015 games in Toronto. The team won against Brazil, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba but lost the gold medal match against Canada.
2016: Nike Endorsement Deal
Breanna Stewart signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike in 2016.
2016: Signs with Shanghai Baoshan Dahua
Breanna Stewart signed with Shanghai Baoshan Dahua of the WCBA for the 2016-2017 Chinese season.
2016: WNBA Debut and Rookie of the Year
Breanna Stewart was drafted first overall in the WNBA draft and was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2016.
2016: Olympic Gold Medal and Joining Elite Company
Breanna Stewart won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This victory placed her in a prestigious group of female basketball players, including several UConn alumni, who have won NCAA titles, WNBA Championships, and Olympic gold medals.
2016: Olympic Gold Medalist
Breanna Stewart won her first Olympic gold medal with the U.S. women's national basketball team in 2016.
2016: WNBA Debut and Rookie Season
In 2016, Breanna Stewart was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm and made an immediate impact, scoring 23 points in her debut game. She continued to excel, achieving a career-high 38 points against the Atlanta Dream. Her outstanding performance earned her the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award, and she broke the WNBA record for most defensive rebounds in a season. Although the Storm reached the playoffs, they lost in the first round. Stewart's exceptional year was also recognized with the ESPY Awards for Best Female Athlete and Best Women's College Basketball Player.
August 5, 2017: Season-High Score Against San Antonio Stars
On August 5, 2017, during her second season with the Seattle Storm, Breanna Stewart achieved a season-high score of 32 points in an overtime game against the San Antonio Stars. Despite her strong performance, the Storm lost the game.
2017: Re-signs with Shanghai Baoshan Dahua
Breanna Stewart re-signed with Shanghai Baoshan Dahua for the 2017-2018 WCBA season.
2017: First WNBA All-Star Selection
Breanna Stewart was selected to her first WNBA All-Star game in 2017.
2017: Breanna Stewart Reveals Past Sexual Abuse
In a powerful essay published in The Players' Tribune, Breanna Stewart courageously shared her experience of being a victim of sexual abuse from age 9 to 11. She reported the abuse to her parents, leading to the perpetrator's confession and imprisonment.
June 2018: Signs with Dynamo Kursk and Earns EuroLeague MVP
In June 2018, Breanna Stewart joined Dynamo Kursk of the Russian Premier League. Her exceptional performance earned her the MVP award for the EuroLeague Women regular season.
August 6, 2018: Season-High Score and Victory Against New York Liberty
On August 6, 2018, Breanna Stewart had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 32 points and leading the Seattle Storm to a decisive victory over the New York Liberty. This game marked Stewart's fourth 30-point game of the season, showcasing her exceptional scoring ability.
2018: First WNBA MVP and Championship
Breanna Stewart was named the WNBA MVP and won her first WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm in 2018.
2018: Second FIBA World Cup Gold Medal
Breanna Stewart won her second FIBA World Cup gold medal with the U.S. women's national basketball team in 2018.
2019: UMMC Ekaterinburg Season
Breanna Stewart's signing with UMMC Ekaterinburg in February 2020 covered the remaining portion of the 2019-2020 European Season.
2019: Torn Achilles Injury and Ambassador Role
While playing for Dynamo Kursk in the EuroLeague Women final on April 14, 2019, Breanna Stewart suffered a torn Achilles injury. This injury sidelined her for the entire WNBA season. In a novel move, the league appointed her as a paid ambassador, making her the first active player to hold such a position.
February 2020: Signs with UMMC Ekaterinburg
Breanna Stewart signed with UMMC Ekaterinburg in February 2020 for the remaining portion of the 2019–2020 European season.
July 2020: Return to Play and Second WNBA Championship
In July 2020, Breanna Stewart returned to playing after recovering from a torn Achilles injury sustained in April 2019. She rejoined the Seattle Storm and helped the team secure their second WNBA championship.
November 2020: Re-signs with UMMC Ekaterinburg
Breanna Stewart continued her journey with UMMC Ekaterinburg by re-signing with the team for the 2020–2021 European season.
2020: Second Olympic Gold Medal and Tournament MVP
Breanna Stewart won her second Olympic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Her average of 15 points and 10 rebounds per game earned her the tournament's Most Valuable Player award and a spot on the FIBA All-Star Five team.
2020: Second Olympic Gold Medal
Breanna Stewart won her second Olympic gold medal with the U.S. women's national basketball team in 2020.
2020: Second WNBA Championship
Breanna Stewart won her second WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm in 2020.
May 2021: Engagement to Marta Xargay Casademont
Breanna Stewart proposed to Marta Xargay Casademont in May 2021.
July 6, 2021: Marriage to Marta Xargay Casademont
Breanna Stewart married former WNBA and EuroLeague basketball player Marta Xargay Casademont on July 6, 2021. The couple had been dating since their time as teammates at Dynamo Kursk.
August 2021: Birth of First Child
Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay Casademont welcomed their first child, Ruby Mae Stewart-Xargay, via surrogacy in August 2021.
2021: Named to The W25
In 2021, during the WNBA's 25th season, Breanna Stewart was named to The W25, recognizing her as one of the top 25 players in league history.
2021: Puma Sponsorship Deal
Breanna Stewart signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Puma in 2021.
2021: Named to The W25
Breanna Stewart was recognized as one of the top 25 players in the WNBA's first 25 years in 2021.
July 2022: Signs with Fenerbahçe SK
On July 1, 2022, Breanna Stewart signed with Fenerbahçe SK for the EuroLeague Women season.
September 2022: Release of Signature Shoe with Puma
In September 2022, Breanna Stewart launched her signature shoe, "Stewie 1 Quiet Fire," with Puma, marking the company's first female signature shoe release in over a decade.
2022: Another All-Star Selection
Breanna Stewart was named a WNBA All-Star for another consecutive year in 2022.
2022: Third FIBA World Cup Gold Medal
Breanna Stewart won her third FIBA World Cup gold medal with the U.S. women's national basketball team in 2022.
February 1, 2023: Signs with New York Liberty
On February 1, 2023, Breanna Stewart made a significant career move by signing with the New York Liberty as a free agent.
May 2023: Announcement of Second Pregnancy
In May 2023, Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay Casademont announced they were expecting their second child.
July 2023: Co-Founds Unrivaled Basketball League
In July 2023, Breanna Stewart, alongside Napheesa Collier, established Unrivaled, a 3x3 basketball league. This venture showcased their commitment to innovation and expanding opportunities in women's basketball.
July 2023: Stewart and Collier found Unrivaled
In July 2023, Breanna Stewart, alongside Napheesa Collier, took a significant step in the world of women's basketball by establishing Unrivaled, a pioneering professional 3x3 basketball league. The league was created with a vision to provide WNBA players with opportunities to compete domestically, thereby circumventing the complexities arising from the WNBA's prioritization rule for players who opt to play overseas during the WNBA offseason.
October 2023: Birth of Second Child
Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay Casademont's second child, Theo Josep Stewart Xargay, was born in October 2023.
2023: Second WNBA MVP Award
Breanna Stewart earned her second WNBA MVP award in 2023.
June 2024: Selection for Third Olympic Games
Breanna Stewart was selected for her third US women's Olympic team in June 2024, set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.
July 9, 2024: Announced to Play in Unrivaled League
On July 9, 2024, Breanna Stewart's participation in the inaugural season of Unrivaled was officially announced. This 3x3 basketball league, founded by Stewart and Napheesa Collier in July 2023, marked an exciting new chapter in her career.
July 2024: Ally Financial Partnership and Team Ally
July 2024 witnessed a strategic partnership between Unrivaled and Ally Financial, marking a crucial step in the league's growth and solidifying its presence in the professional sports landscape. This partnership saw Ally Financial become Unrivaled's first and founding brand partner, underscoring its commitment to supporting women's basketball. In a parallel development, Breanna Stewart further cemented her ties with Ally Financial by signing with and joining Team Ally as an athlete, signifying a dual commitment to both the league and the brand.
July 16, 2024: Stats Update
On July 16, 2024, a statistical update was provided, indicating that the provided data reflects Breanna Stewart's career statistics up to and including the game played on this date.
2024: Third Olympic Gold Medal
Breanna Stewart won her third Olympic gold medal with the U.S. women's national basketball team in 2024.
January 2025: Unrivaled's Inaugural Season
Marking a significant milestone, January 2025 saw the commencement of Unrivaled's inaugural season in Miami, Florida, turning the vision of Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier into a tangible reality.