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 currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Renowned for her exceptional skills and achievements during her collegiate career with the Oregon Ducks, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest college basketball players ever. Her impact on the sport extends beyond the professional level, influencing aspiring athletes and contributing to the growth of women's basketball.

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2000: Pac-12 Championship

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

2013: Single-Season Scoring Record

In 2013-14 season, Ionescu set one of the top three single-season scoring records with 598 points.

2014: Single-Season Scoring Record

In 2014-15 season, Ionescu set one of the top three single-season scoring records with 760 points.

2015: Single-Season Scoring Record

In 2015-16 season, Ionescu set one of the top three single-season scoring records with 834 points.

February 26, 2018: ESPNW Player of the Week

On February 26, 2018, Ionescu was named ESPNW's college basketball player of the week.

April 2018: Ionescu and Oregon Teammates Win USA Basketball 3x3 Championship

In April 2018, Sabrina Ionescu and her Oregon teammates won the USA Basketball women's national 3x3 championship tournament, with Ionescu named tournament MVP. They were selected to represent the US at the 2018 3x3 World Cup.

November 6, 2018: 11th Triple-Double

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

December 20, 2018: Breaks NCAA Triple-Double Record

On December 20, 2018, Ionescu recorded her 13th triple-double in a game against Air Force, breaking the NCAA triple-double record for both men's and women's basketball. She was named ESPNW Player of the Week.

November 13, 2019: Surpasses 2,000 Points and 800 Assists

On November 13, 2019, in the second game of her senior season, Ionescu surpassed 2,000 points and 800 assists for her college career in a win over Utah State. She recorded 2,012 career points and 810 career assists.

January 24, 2020: Breaks Pac-12 Assist Record

On January 24, 2020, in a game against Oregon State, Ionescu broke Gary Payton's Pac-12 all-time record of 938 assists, finishing the game with 24 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds.

February 14, 2020: Joins 2,000 Points/1,000 Assists Club

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

April 14, 2020: Wins Honda Sports Award

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

May 18, 2021: Ionescu Records First Professional Triple-Double

On May 18, 2021, Sabrina Ionescu achieved her first professional triple-double in her 6th career game, scoring 26 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to do so and marking the first Liberty triple-double.

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

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

November 14, 2022: Ionescu Ranked in Forbes 30 Under 30

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

July 14, 2023: Ionescu Sets WNBA Three-Point Contest Record

On July 14, 2023, Sabrina Ionescu set a new WNBA record in the Three-Point Contest, scoring 37 points and making 25 of her final 27 shots.

2023: Liberty Lost in WNBA Finals

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

June 2024: Ionescu Named to US Olympic Team and Wins Gold Medal

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