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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