Breanna Stewart's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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. Recognized as one of the greatest in women's basketball history, she has achieved significant success both domestically and internationally. She also co-founded the Unrivaled basketball league with Napheesa Collier.

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

1987: Last Freshman to Win Most Outstanding Player

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

2004: Lisa Leslie's Defensive Rebound Record

In 2016, Breanna Stewart surpassed Lisa Leslie's 2004 WNBA record for most defensive rebounds in a season, finishing with 277.

2010: Storm's Last Finals Appearance

In 2018, the Storm advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2010.

2011: Upset Victory at Nike Tournament of Champions

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

January 31, 2012: Scored 2,000th Point

On January 31, 2012, Breanna Stewart achieved a milestone when she scored her 2,000th point during a 31–0 run against Auburn.

March 2012: Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

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

March 2013: Big East and NCAA Tournament Success

In March 2013, after starting early morning sessions to improve her shooting, Breanna Stewart performed strongly in the Big East tournament and continued her success in the NCAA tournament, earning the award of the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

2013: Continued Stellar Play

In 2013, Breanna Stewart was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year.

2014: American Athletic Conference Player of the Year

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

2014: AP Player of the Year

In 2014, Breanna Stewart was named AP Player of the Year.

2014: FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

In 2014, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup as a member of the U.S. women's national team.

2016: WNBA Debut, Rookie of the Year, and ESPY Awards

In 2016, Breanna Stewart was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm, made an immediate impact, won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award, broke the WNBA record for most defensive rebounds in a season, and won two ESPY Awards including Best Female Athlete.

2016: First Overall WNBA Draft Pick and Rookie of the Year

In 2016, Breanna Stewart was the first overall pick in the WNBA draft and was named the 2016 WNBA Rookie of the Year.

2016: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2016, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. women's national team at the Olympics.

2017: WNBA All-Star Selection

In 2017, Stewart was named an All-Star.

2018: Second FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

In 2018, Breanna Stewart won her second gold medal at the FIBA World Cup as a member of the U.S. women's national team.

2018: WNBA MVP and Championship

In 2018, Stewart was named the WNBA MVP, and led the Storm to a championship. She also received the WNBA Finals MVP award.

2020: Second Olympic Gold Medal

In 2020, Breanna Stewart won another gold medal as a member of the U.S. women's national team at the Olympics.

2020: Second WNBA Championship

In 2020, she led the Storm to their second championship.

2021: Named to The W25

During the WNBA's 25th season in 2021, Breanna Stewart was named to The W25 as one of the top 25 players in league history.

2022: Third FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

In 2022, Breanna Stewart secured her third gold medal at the FIBA World Cup with the U.S. women's national team.

2022: WNBA All-Star Selection

In 2022, Stewart was named an All-Star.

2023: WNBA MVP and All-Star Selection

In 2023, Stewart was named the WNBA MVP and was named an All-Star.

June 2024: Named to Olympic Team

In June 2024, Breanna Stewart was named to her third US women's Olympic team to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France, alongside fellow Liberty teammate, Sabrina Ionescu.

October 20, 2024: New York Liberty Wins First WNBA Championship

On October 20, 2024, the New York Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart, secured its first-ever WNBA Championship in franchise history by defeating the Minnesota Lynx in a 3-2 Finals series.