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 an American professional basketball player renowned as one of the WNBA's greatest three-point shooters, currently playing for the New York Liberty. A four-time WNBA All-Star and All-WNBA Team selection, her accomplishments extend to the international stage, where she earned an Olympic gold medal as a member of the United States national team. She is a prominent figure in women's basketball.

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2000: Oregon wins Pac-12 championship

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

2013: Single Season Scoring Record

In 2013-2014, Ionescu had 598 points, securing the top three single-season scoring records.

2014: Single Season Scoring Record

In 2014-2015, Ionescu had 760 points, securing the top three single-season scoring records.

2015: Single Season Scoring Record

In 2015-2016, Ionescu had 834 points, securing the top three single-season scoring records.

February 26, 2018: ESPNW Player of the Week

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

April 2018: Ionescu Competes in USA Basketball 3x3 Championship

In late April 2018, Sabrina Ionescu and her Oregon teammates entered the USA Basketball women's national 3x3 championship tournament. She led her team to the championship while going unbeaten and was named tournament MVP.

November 6, 2018: 11th triple-double

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

December 20, 2018: Breaks 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: Surpasses 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 in a win over Utah State.

January 24, 2020: Breaks 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 personally congratulating her.

February 14, 2020: Reaches 1,000 Career Assists

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

April 14, 2020: Wins Honda Sports Award

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, along with several other national player of the year awards.

May 18, 2021: Ionescu Records First 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. This was also the first triple-double for the Liberty and the tenth in league history.

July 6, 2022: Ionescu Achieves 30-Point Triple-Double

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

November 14, 2022: 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 Three-Point Contest Record

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

September 1, 2023: Release of Nike Sabrina 1's

On September 1, 2023, the Nike Sabrina 1's were released as Sabrina Ionescu's first signature shoe.

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2023: Liberty Advance to 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.

2023: Breaks WNBA records

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

June 2024: Ionescu Named to 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. Ionescu and the United States defeated France 67–66 in the final, earning Ionescu her first Olympic gold medal and the United States’ eighth consecutive gold medal.

2024: Liberty Win WNBA Championship

In 2024, Ionescu and the Liberty matched up against the Minnesota Lynx and won the WNBA Championship. In game 3 against Minnesota, Ionescu scored the game-winning three-pointer to give the Liberty a 2–1 series lead. In the fifth game, Ionescu had 8 assists and 7 rebounds, helping the team win its first championship in the history of the franchise.