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 and the Mist of Unrivaled. She is considered one of basketball's all-time greats. Stewart 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

2010: USA U17 team won gold medal

In 2010, Breanna Stewart continued with the USA team as it became the U17 team. The USA team won all eight games and the gold medal in the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women. Stewart earned a starting role in all eight games.

2010: Stewart joined USA Basketball U16 team

In 2010, at age 14, Breanna Stewart was selected to join the USA Basketball U16 team, becoming the youngest member. She earned a starting role, helped the team win the gold medal in the First FIBA Americas U16 Championship for Women in Mexico City, and secured an automatic bid to the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship.

2011: Upset victory at Tournament of Champions

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

2011: Stewart named USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year

In 2011, Breanna Stewart was named the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year. USA Basketball cited her performance on the U19 team and the Pan American team.

January 31, 2012: Stewart scored her 2,000th point

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

March 2012: Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

In March 2012, Breanna Stewart was surprised with the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award by Tamika Catchings. Stewart was also one of six finalists for the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year.

August 2012: Stewart competed in the 2012 FIBA Americas U-18 Championship

In August 2012, Breanna Stewart competed in the 2012 FIBA Americas U-18 National Championship, held in Puerto Rico. The USA won 71–47 to claim the gold medal.

2013: Named American Athletic Conference Player of the Year

By the end of her sophomore year, in 2013, Breanna Stewart was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year in the league's first season.

October 2014: Stewart won gold medal at FIBA World Championship

In October 2014, Breanna Stewart won the gold medal with the U.S. team at the FIBA World Championship for Women in Turkey.

2014: Continued performance as sophomore

During the 2013–2014 season, Breanna Stewart started and played in all 40 games, leading the team in scoring and blocks. She also was named AP 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.

2016: Stewart won gold at the Summer Olympics

In 2016, Breanna Stewart won the gold medal with Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

2020: Stewart won gold at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo

In 2020, Breanna Stewart again won gold at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo where she averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds per game and was named the Olympic Tournament's Most Valuable Player and to the FIBA's All-Star Five team.

2021: Stewart won her first EuroLeague championship with Ekat

In 2021, Breanna Stewart, re-signing with UMMC Ekaterinburg, won her first EuroLeague championship with Ekat, and was named MVP of the 2021 Final Four with averages of 14.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in the season-ending tournament. She also claimed the Russian Premier League title.

July 2022: Stewart signed with Fenerbahçe

On July 1, 2022, Breanna Stewart departed to sign with Fenerbahçe of Türkiye for EuroLeague Women season. In Istanbul, Stewart landed the Turkish League title and was named Euroleague Final Four MVP for the second time as Fener landed the European championship, scoring 35 points in the final defeat of Mersin.

May 21, 2023: Debut Home Opener against the Indiana Fever

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 game by a single player, a franchise record for most made field goals at 15, and set a career high in scoring as well as three-pointers made.

October 20, 2024: New York Liberty won its first-ever WNBA Championship

On October 20, 2024, the New York Liberty, including Breanna Stewart, won its first-ever WNBA Championship in franchise history when it defeated the Minnesota Lynx in a 3-2 Finals series.

2024: Stewart finished 2024 postseason averaging 19.4 points

In 2024, Breanna Stewart finished the postseason averaging 19.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 blocks over 11 games. The Liberty's Finals victory marked Stewart's third WNBA Championship.

2025: Stats current through end of 2025 season

The basketball statistics were updated to reflect the end of the 2025 season.

2026: Mist won 2026 championship

In 2026, Mist won the championship. Breanna Stewart won MVP of the finals, recording 32 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and the game winning shot.