Breanna Stewart, nicknamed “Stewie,” is a renowned American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.
Stewart led the University of Connecticut to four consecutive national championships and was drafted first overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm.
She has won multiple WNBA championships and MVP awards, as well as Olympic and FIBA World Cup gold medals with the U.S. women’s national team
Siblings
Breanna has a younger half-brother named Conor, who previously played basketball and baseball for his school team.
However, compared to Breanna, not much is known about Conor including his personal life or career pursuits.
Career
Stewart’s career is a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to basketball.
During her time at the University of Connecticut (UConn) from 2012 to 2016, she was instrumental in leading the Huskies to four consecutive NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championships.
Her impressive performance earned her numerous accolades, including being named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player four times—a feat no other player has achieved.
She also won the Naismith College Player of the Year award three times, in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and was named the Associated Press Women’s College Basketball Player of the Year three times during the same years.
Additionally, Stewart was selected as a Consensus First-Team All-American four times.
After her successful college career, Stewart was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2016 WNBA Draft.
She quickly became a dominant force in the league, contributing to the Storm’s WNBA championships in 2018 and 2020.
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In 2024, she won her third WNBA title with the New York Liberty.
Stewart has been named the WNBA Most Valuable Player in 2018 and 2023, and she was named the WNBA Finals MVP in 2018 and 2020.
Her international success includes being a three-time Olympic gold medalist, winning titles in 2016, 2020, and 2024, as well as multiple FIBA World Cup titles with the U.S. women’s national team.
Off the court, Stewart is also known for her advocacy and entrepreneurial ventures.
She is an outspoken advocate for social justice and women’s rights, using her platform to raise awareness and support important causes.
Accolades
Stewart’s accolades are extensive and span both her college and professional careers.
In college, she won four consecutive NCAA championships with the University of Connecticut from 2013 to 2016.
Stewart was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in all four seasons she played, a feat no other player has achieved.
She also won the Naismith College Player of the Year and Associated Press Player of the Year awards three times each from 2014 to 2016.
Additionally, she was a two-time Wade Trophy winner and won the John R. Wooden Award twice.
In her professional career, Stewart has continued to accumulate impressive accolades.
She is a three-time WNBA champion, winning titles with the Seattle Storm in 2018 and 2020, and with the New York Liberty in 2024.
Stewart was named the WNBA MVP in 2018 and 2023, and she won the WNBA Finals MVP award in 2018 and 2020.
Her international success includes being a three-time Olympic gold medalist and winning multiple FIBA World Cup titles.
In 2018, she was named the FIBA World Cup MVP, further solidifying her status as one of the world’s top basketball players.
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