Bria Hartley

Basketball Player, WNBA Champion

Bria Hartley - Basketball Player, WNBA Champion
Born

September 30th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A French-American basketball player competed at the highest levels of women's basketball. Played for the Connecticut Huskies, winning the NCAA championship in 2013 and 2014. Joined the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and played for the Washington Mystics, contributing to their championship victory in 2019. Also represented the French national team in international competitions.

Won NCAA Championships with the Connecticut Huskies in 2013 and 2014

Contributed to the Washington Mystics' WNBA Championship in 2019

Represented France in international basketball

Played multiple seasons in the WNBA

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