Sabrina Ionescu

Professional basketball player, WNBA All-Star

Sabrina Ionescu - Professional basketball player, WNBA All-Star
Born

December 6th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player excelled in collegiate basketball at the University of Oregon, where set NCAA records for career assists, rebounds, and points. Selected first overall in the 2020 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty. Achieved a triple-double in her debut game, a historic feat in the WNBA. Played a pivotal role in increasing the visibility and popularity of women's basketball.

First overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft

Recorded a triple-double in her WNBA debut

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