Career Timeline of Brittney Sykes: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 23, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brittney Sykes made an impact.

Brittney Sykes is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA and Rose BC (Unrivaled). She was drafted seventh overall in the 2017 WNBA draft, marking a significant achievement in her career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Essex County Championship

In 2011–12, Brittney Sykes led University High School to the Essex County Championship.

2012: USA U18 National Team Trials

In 2012, Brittney Sykes participated in 2012 USA U18 National Team trials.

2012: High School Achievements

In 2012, Brittney Sykes' high school achievements included being a 2012 United States U18 national team member, a 2012 McDonald's All-American, Named 2012 USA Today All-USA Second Team, All-Tri-State Second Team, North-South Game MVP, All-State, All-Essex County First Team. She also graduated with the class of 2012 with the intent of playing for the Syracuse Orange.

2013: USA U19 National Team Trials

In 2013, Brittney Sykes participated in 2013 USA U19 National Team trials.

2013: College Basketball Career

In the span of her 2013-2014 season at Syracuse University, Sykes played college basketball and showed immense talent.

2015: College Basketball Career

In the span of her 2014-2015 season at Syracuse University, Sykes played college basketball after recovery.

2017: Plays in Israeli League

In 2017, Brittney Sykes played for Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League.

2017: Drafted into the WNBA

In 2017, Brittney Sykes was drafted as the seventh overall pick in the WNBA draft.

2017: Successful Rookie Year

In 2017, after being drafted to the Atlanta Dream, Brittney Sykes had a successful rookie year, named rookie of the month for both July and August, named to the 2017 WNBA all rookie team, and averaged 13.9 points per game.

March 14, 2018: Named to National Team Pool

On March 14, 2018, Brittney Sykes was named to the 2018-20 national team pool.

September 23, 2024: Joins Unrivaled League and Wins Championship

On September 23, 2024, it was announced that Brittney Sykes would play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled for Rose BC. She won the first ever Unrivaled League Championship and led the team in scoring.