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. Recognized as one of the league's premier three-point shooters, she has significantly contributed to elevating the visibility and popularity of women's basketball. Her exceptional skills and impact on the sport have solidified her status as a key figure in the WNBA.

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2000: Oregon Won Pac-12 Championship

Oregon also won the Pac-12 championship for the first time since 2000.

2013: Single-Season Scoring Record

Ionescu had 598 points in the 2013–14 season, which was one of the top three single-season scoring records at Miramonte.

2014: Single-Season Scoring Record

Ionescu had 760 points in the 2014–15 season, which was one of the top three single-season scoring records at Miramonte.

2015: Single-Season Scoring Record

Ionescu had 834 points in the 2015–16 season, which was one of the top three single-season scoring records at Miramonte.

February 26, 2018: Named 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 and contribution to college basketball.

April 2018: Ionescu Wins USA Basketball 3x3 Championship

In late April 2018, Sabrina Ionescu and her Oregon teammates won the USA Basketball women's national 3x3 championship tournament. Ionescu was named tournament MVP, leading her team to an undefeated record.

November 6, 2018: Recorded Eleventh Triple-Double

On November 6, 2018, Sabrina Ionescu recorded her 11th triple-double in a victory against Alaska-Fairbanks, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile player.

December 20, 2018: Broke NCAA Triple-Double Record

On December 20, 2018, Sabrina 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.

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

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: Broke Pac-12 All-Time Assist Record

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

February 14, 2020: Recorded 1,000th Career Assist

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

April 14, 2020: Named 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: Ionescu Drafted First Overall

On April 17, 2020, Sabrina Ionescu was selected by the New York Liberty as the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft, marking a significant milestone in her career.

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. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to record a triple double and earned the first Liberty triple-double.

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

On July 6, 2022, Sabrina Ionescu recorded the first 30-point triple-double in WNBA history with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking another significant achievement in her career.

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

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

2022: Won Gold Medal at FIBA World Cup

In 2022, Sabrina Ionescu won a gold medal with the United States women's national basketball team at the FIBA World Cup, showcasing her talent on a global stage.

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 with 37 points, surpassing all previous scores in WNBA history.

2023: Liberty Advance to WNBA Finals

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

2023: Broke WNBA Records

In 2023, Sabrina Ionescu broke the WNBA single-season record in three-pointers and the WNBA Three-Point Contest record solidifying her reputation as an exceptional shooter.

June 2024: Ionescu Named to US Olympic Team

In June 2024, Sabrina Ionescu was selected to represent the United States in women's basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.

2024: Liberty Win First Championship

In 2024, Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty faced the Minnesota Lynx, ultimately winning the series and securing the franchise's first championship. In game 3, Ionescu scored the game-winning three-pointer to give the Liberty a 2-1 series lead. She contributed leading Liberty with 8 assists and 7 rebounds in the fifth game, helping the team win its first championship in the history of the franchise.

2024: Won Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2024, Sabrina Ionescu won a gold medal with the United States women's national basketball team at the Summer Olympics, adding an international achievement to her career.