History of Marina Mabrey in Timeline

Marina Mabrey is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. She was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in the second round of the 2019 WNBA draft. Prior to her professional career, Mabrey showcased her skills on the United States women's national under-19 basketball team and played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 2015: Won "rookie of the week"

In November 2015, Marina Mabrey quickly established herself with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team and won "rookie of the week" after recording a triple-double at Valparaiso.

2015: Joined Notre Dame

In 2015, Marina Mabrey chose to join coach Muffet McGraw's squad at Notre Dame for a basketball scholarship after considering many offers.

2015: McDonald's All-American Game

In 2015, Marina Mabrey shared most valuable player honors in the McDonald's All-American Game while attending Manasquan High School.

2016: Chosen for regional all-tournament team

In 2016, Marina Mabrey was chosen along with Arike Ogunbowale and Lindsay Allen for the regional all-tournament team after the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team reached the Elite Eight.

2018: Won 2018 national championship

In 2018, Marina Mabrey was a key component of the Notre Dame team that won the national championship, overcoming injuries and mental toughness.

2018: "This Is My Kitchen" shirts reference to 2018 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship win

In 2019, Marina Mabrey's own shirts called "This Is My Kitchen" were a reference to her 2018 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship win

2018: 2018 NCAA tournament

Marina Mabrey won her first national title since the 2018 NCAA tournament

2019: Graduated from Notre Dame

In 2019, Marina Mabrey graduated from Notre Dame as the all-time leader in made three-pointers with 274 and ranked eighth all-time with 1,896 career points.

2019: Played for TTT Riga

In 2019, Marina Mabrey moved to Latvia to play for TTT Riga and led her team to victory in her first game.

2019: Started "This Is My Kitchen" shirts

In 2019, Marina Mabrey started her own shirts called "This Is My Kitchen" in reference to sexism in sports which she sold online for a limited time.

2019: Drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks

In 2019, Marina Mabrey was drafted 19th overall in the WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks, who reached the play-off semi-finals.

2020: Played for Bnot Hertzeliya

In 2020, Marina Mabrey moved to Israel to play for Bnot Hertzeliya.

2020: Traded to the Dallas Wings

In 2020, Marina Mabrey was traded by the Sparks to the Dallas Wings for a 2021 second round draft choice.

2021: Returned to the Dallas Wings

In 2021, Marina Mabrey returned to the Dallas Wings for the WNBA season.

2021: Draft choice received by Los Angeles Sparks

In 2021, the Los Angeles Sparks received a second-round draft choice, as part of the trade that sent Marina Mabrey to the Dallas Wings in 2020.

2021: Signed with the Perth Lynx

Marina Mabrey signed with the Perth Lynx in Australia for the 2021–22 WNBL season.

January 2, 2022: Debut for Perth Lynx

On January 2, 2022, Marina Mabrey made her debut for the Perth Lynx, scoring a game-high 30 points.

2022: Third place at EuroLeague Women finals in Prague

Two weeks after Famila Schio qualified for the Scudetto playoffs, Mabrey's contribution led to a bronze medal with PF Schio for third place in the 2022–23 EuroLeague Women finals in Prague.

February 11, 2023: Traded to Chicago Sky

On February 11, 2023, Marina Mabrey was traded to the Chicago Sky in a four-team trade.

2023: Won Coppa Italia

In 2023, Marina Mabrey and team Famila Schio won the Coppa Italia, with Mabrey scoring eleven points in the final.

July 17, 2024: Traded to the Connecticut Sun

On July 17, 2024, Marina Mabrey was traded to the Connecticut Sun from the Chicago Sky.

August 17, 2024: Announced to play in Unrivaled

On August 17, 2024, it was announced that Marina Mabrey would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league. She was selected for Phantom.

2024: Stats Current Through 2024 Season

Stats are current through the end of the 2024 season.

2025: Right calf injury

In 2025, during pre-season training for Unrivaled, Marina Mabrey sustained a right calf injury requiring a minimum of 2-weeks rest.

2025: Connecticut Sun Recieved 2nd Round Draft Pick

In 2025, the Connecticut Sun are set to receive a second-round draft pick as part of the July 17, 2024 trade that sent Marina Mabrey to the team.

2026: Rights to Swap First Round Picks

In 2026, as part of the trade that sent Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun on July 17, 2024, the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun have the right to swap first round picks.