Sabrina Ionescu's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sabrina Ionescu. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Sabrina Ionescu is a prominent American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Known for her exceptional three-point shooting, she is celebrated as one of the greatest in this skill. A three-time WNBA All-Star and All-WNBA Team honoree, Ionescu has also achieved Olympic gold medal success with the United States national team, solidifying her status as a leading figure in women's basketball.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Oregon's Pac-12 Championship

In 2018, Oregon won the Pac-12 championship for the first time since 2000.

2013: High School Scoring Records

In 2013-14, Sabrina Ionescu's season scoring record was 598 points.

2014: High School Scoring Records

In 2014-15, Sabrina Ionescu's season scoring record was 760 points.

2015: High School Scoring Records

In 2015-16, Sabrina Ionescu's season scoring record was 834 points.

February 26, 2018: ESPNW Player of the Week

On February 26, 2018, Sabrina Ionescu was named ESPNW's college basketball player of the week, recognizing her outstanding performance.

April 2018: USA Basketball 3x3 Championship

In late April 2018, Sabrina Ionescu and her Oregon teammates won the USA Basketball women's national 3x3 championship tournament in Colorado Springs. She was named tournament MVP and the team was selected to represent the US at the 2018 3x3 World Cup.

November 6, 2018: Eleventh Career Triple-Double

On November 6, 2018, Sabrina Ionescu recorded her 11th triple-double in a victory against Alaska-Fairbanks.

December 20, 2018: NCAA Triple-Double Record

On December 20, 2018, Sabrina Ionescu broke the NCAA triple-double record for both men's and women's basketball with her 13th triple-double in a game against Air Force.

November 13, 2019: 2,000 Points, 800 Assists Milestone

On November 13, 2019, in the second game of her senior season, Sabrina Ionescu surpassed the 2,000 points and 800 assists mark for her college career with a win over Utah State.

January 24, 2020: Pac-12 All-Time Assists Record

On January 24, 2020, in a rivalry game against Oregon State, Sabrina Ionescu broke Gary Payton's Pac-12 all-time record of 938 assists.

February 14, 2020: 2,000 Points and 1,000 Assists

On February 14, 2020, Sabrina Ionescu recorded her 1,000th career assist in a game against #7 UCLA, becoming one of the only players in NCAA history with 2,000+ points and 1,000+ assists.

April 14, 2020: Honda Sports Award Winner

On April 14, 2020, Sabrina Ionescu was named the winner of the Honda Sports Award as the best collegiate female basketball player in the nation.

April 17, 2020: Selected First Overall in WNBA Draft

On April 17, 2020, Sabrina Ionescu was selected by the New York Liberty with the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft.

2020: Drafted First Overall by New York Liberty

In 2020, Sabrina Ionescu was selected first overall by the New York Liberty in the WNBA draft, marking a significant milestone in her career.

May 18, 2021: First Professional Triple-Double

On May 18, 2021, Sabrina Ionescu recorded her first professional triple-double in her 6th career game with 26 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to achieve this milestone. The game also marked the first Liberty triple-double and the tenth in league history.

July 6, 2022: First 30-Point Triple-Double in WNBA History

On July 6, 2022, Sabrina Ionescu achieved the first 30-point triple-double in WNBA history with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.

November 14, 2022: Forbes 30 Under 30

On November 14, 2022, Sabrina Ionescu was ranked in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Sports.

July 14, 2023: WNBA Three-Point Contest Record

On July 14, 2023, Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 points in the Three-Point Contest, setting the highest score in WNBA history, making 25 of her final 27 shots.

2023: WNBA Finals Loss

In 2023, Ionescu and the Liberty advanced to the WNBA Finals but were defeated by the Las Vegas Aces, 3 games to 1.

2023: WNBA Record Breaker

In 2023, Sabrina Ionescu broke the WNBA single-season record in three-pointers and the WNBA Three-Point Contest record, highlighting her exceptional shooting skills.

June 2024: Named to US Olympic Team

In June 2024, Sabrina Ionescu was named to the US women's Olympic team to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. The United States defeated France 67–66 in the final, earning Ionescu her first Olympic gold medal.

2024: WNBA Championship Win

In 2024, Ionescu and the Liberty advanced to the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx. She scored the game-winning three-pointer in game 3 and contributed 8 assists and 7 rebounds in the fifth game to help the team secure its first championship in franchise history.