A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Breanna Stewart.
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.
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.
In 2016, Breanna Stewart broke the WNBA record for most defensive rebounds in a season with 277 defensive rebounds (surpassing Lisa Leslie's record in 2004).
In 2010, Breanna Stewart continued with the USA U17 team, winning all eight games and securing the gold medal at the FIBA U17 World Championship for Women. She started in all eight games and played a crucial role in the team's success.
In 2010, at age 14, Breanna Stewart was selected for the USA Basketball U16 team. Despite initial concerns from her parents, she joined the team and started in all five games, helping them win the gold medal in the FIBA Americas U16 Championship for Women in Mexico City and securing a bid to the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship.
In 2010, the USA U18 team won the Americas Championship, earning an automatic bid to the 2011 U19 World Championship, setting the stage for Breanna Stewart's participation in the tournament.
In 2018, Breanna Stewart helped the Storm advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2010.
In 2011, Breanna Stewart competed for the United States at the Pan American Games, being the only high school player chosen for the team. This marked only the second time in history that a high school player was selected for the USA Pan American team, with Nancy Lieberman being the first in 1975.
In 2011, Breanna Stewart was named the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year. This recognition was due to her outstanding performance on the U19 team and the Pan American team, where she led in points, rebounds, and blocks, securing a gold medal at the international competition and earning a spot on the all-tournament team.
In 2011, Breanna Stewart was selected for the USA Basketball U19 team, which competed in the U19 World Championship in Chile. Despite a loss to Canada, the team won against France and Brazil, ultimately securing the gold medal against Spain. Stewart was one of the youngest players but led the team in scoring with 11.2 points per game and was named to the all-tournament team.
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.
In 2011, during the Pan American Games, Breanna Stewart led the USA team in scoring with 15.4 points per game, despite being almost three years younger than the next youngest player. She also led the team in blocks and rebounds, showcasing her exceptional talent.
On January 31, 2012, Breanna Stewart scored her 2,000th point during a 31–0 run against Auburn.
In March 2012, Breanna Stewart received the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award in a surprise presentation by Tamika Catchings.
In August 2012, Breanna Stewart and teammates Moriah Jefferson and Morgan Tuck competed in the FIBA Americas U-18 National Championship in Puerto Rico. The USA team won the gold medal after defeating Brazil 71–47.
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.
In October 2014, Breanna Stewart won the gold medal with the USA team at the FIBA World Championship for Women in Turkey, adding to her list of accomplishments.
In 2014, Breanna Stewart earned American Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors for the second straight 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 the 2013–2014 season, Breanna Stewart was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and AP Player of the Year.
In 2016, Breanna Stewart was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm, made an immediate impact, won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award, and won the 2016 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete and Best Women's College Basketball Player.
In 2016, Breanna Stewart was the first overall pick in the WNBA draft and was named the 2016 WNBA Rookie of the Year.
In 2016, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. women's national team at the Olympics.
In 2016, Breanna Stewart won the gold medal with Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She joined a select group of female basketball players who have won NCAA titles, WNBA Championships, and Olympic gold medals.
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.
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.
In July 2020, Breanna Stewart returned to playing after injury, rejoined her teammates, and won her second title with the Storm and was named the 2020 WNBA Finals MVP.
In 2020, Breanna Stewart led the Storm to their second championship.
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, Breanna Stewart was named to The W25 as one of the top 25 players in league history.
In 2021, Breanna Stewart was named an All-Star and was named to The W25 as one of the top 25 players of the WNBA's first 25 years.
In 2022, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup as a member of the U.S. women's national team.
On May 21, 2023, in her debut home opener against the Indiana Fever, Breanna Stewart scored 45 points, setting a new franchise record for most points scored in a single game by a player for the New York Liberty. She also set a franchise record with 15 field goals made and achieved a career high in scoring and three-pointers made.
In 2023, Breanna Stewart was named WNBA MVP.
On October 20, 2024, the New York Liberty secured their first-ever WNBA Championship in franchise history, defeating the Minnesota Lynx in a 3-2 Finals series, marking a significant career milestone for Breanna Stewart and the team.
In 2024, Breanna Stewart won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. women's national team at the Olympics.
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