A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Breanna Stewart.
Breanna Stewart, nicknamed "Stewie", is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She is considered one of the greatest players in women's basketball history. Beyond her on-court achievements, Stewart is also a founder of the Unrivaled basketball league, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the sport.
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.
In 2010, Breanna Stewart and the USA team won all eight games and earned a gold medal in the FIBA U17 World Championship for Women. Stewart started in all eight games, leading in blocks and contributing significantly to the team's success.
In 2010, at age 14, Breanna Stewart joined the USA Basketball U16 team, becoming its youngest member and earning a starting role. She helped the team win a gold medal in the FIBA Americas U16 Championship.
In 2011, Breanna Stewart led her C-NS team to a first-round upset victory at the Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona, scoring 15 points in a 43–40 win against Bolingbrook High School.
In 2011, Breanna Stewart was named the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year, recognized for her outstanding performance on the U19 team and the Pan American team.
On January 31, 2012, Breanna Stewart scored her 2,000th point as part of a 31–0 run against Auburn.
In March 2012, Breanna Stewart received the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award.
In August 2012, Breanna Stewart and teammates won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas U-18 National Championship in Puerto Rico.
In March 2013, Breanna Stewart was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, making her the first freshman to win the award since 1987.
In July 2013, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal and was named MVP at the FIBA U19 World Championship held in Lithuania.
In October 2014, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal with the U.S. team at the FIBA World Championship for Women in Turkey.
By the end of 2014, Stewart was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
In 2014, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup as a member of the U.S. women's national team.
In 2016, Breanna Stewart was drafted into the WNBA, won WNBA Rookie of the the Year and won the 2016 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete and Best Women's College Basketball Player at the 2016 ESPYs.
In 2016, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. women's national team at the Olympics.
On August 6, 2018, Breanna Stewart scored a season-high 32 points and won the MVP award.
In 2018, Breanna Stewart was named the WNBA MVP and led the Storm to a championship.
In 2018, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup as a member of the U.S. women's national team.
At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Breanna Stewart won another gold medal, averaging 15 points and 10 rebounds per game. She was also named the Olympic Tournament's Most Valuable Player.
In 2020, Breanna Stewart led the Storm to two championships.
In 2020, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. women's national team at the Olympics.
During the WNBA's 25th season in 2021, Stewart was named to The W25 as one of the top 25 players in league history.
In 2022, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup as a member of the U.S. women's national team.
In 2023, Breanna Stewart was named WNBA MVP.
On October 20, 2024, the New York Liberty won its first-ever WNBA Championship in franchise history when it defeated the Minnesota Lynx in a 3-2 Finals series.
In 2024, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. women's national team at the Olympics.
In 2024, the Liberty's Finals victory made Stewart's third WNBA Championship.