Early Life and Education of Sabrina Ionescu: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Sabrina Ionescu, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Sabrina Ionescu is a prominent American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Recognized as one of the league's premier three-point shooters, she has achieved significant accolades, including three WNBA All-Star selections and All-WNBA Team honors. In addition to her WNBA success, Ionescu is an Olympic gold medalist as a member of the United States national team.

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1989: Father Escapes Communist Romania

Around the time of the 1989 revolution, Sabrina Ionescu's father, Dan Ionescu, escaped communist Romania and sought political asylum in the United States.

1995: Family Reunites in the U.S.

In 1995, Sabrina Ionescu's mother and brother were able to move to the United States to join her father, who had settled in Northern California.

December 6, 1997: Sabrina Ionescu's Birth

On December 6, 1997, Sabrina Elaine Ionescu was born. She is now a professional basketball player for the New York Liberty of the WNBA.

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November 2015: College Choice Difficulty

In November 2015, during the early signing period, Sabrina Ionescu had difficulty making a college choice and did not sign a National Letter of Intent with any school.

April 2016: College Choice Difficulty

In April 2016, during the late signing period, Sabrina Ionescu still had difficulty making a college choice and did not sign a National Letter of Intent with any school.

2018: Brother at City College of San Francisco

In 2018, Sabrina Ionescu's twin brother, Eddy, played basketball at the City College of San Francisco.

December 2019: Turns 22

In December 2019, Sabrina Ionescu turned 22, making her eligible for the 2019 WNBA draft.

2019: Chooses to Return for Senior Season

Despite being eligible for the 2019 WNBA draft, Sabrina Ionescu chose to return to Oregon for her senior season, citing "unfinished business" and enrolling in a master's program.