Sabrina Ionescu

Professional Basketball Player

American Walnut Creek, California, U.S. Sagittarius 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth06/12/1997
Age28 years
BirthplaceWalnut Creek, California, U.S.
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Sabrina Ionescu

04/10/2026

The New York Liberty's bid to defend their WNBA title ended when they were swept by the Atlanta Dream in the semifinals. Ionescu, who had a season disrupted by foot and back injuries, reflected on the team's professionalism and resilience despite the early exit. Her future with the franchise became a topic of speculation during the offseason.

17/04/2026

The New York Liberty re-signed Ionescu to a multi-year deal during open free agency, alongside Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. The team's general manager described the move as a historic moment for the franchise. The deal kept three core players together for the long term.

29/07/2025

Sabrina Ionescu was named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from July 3 to July 13, 2025. The honor recognized her strong performance during that stretch and marked another weekly league accolade in her career.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSabrina Elaine Ionescu
Current TeamNew York Liberty
LeagueWomen's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
PositionGuard
Notable ForAll-around play and being one of the best three-point shooters in WNBA history

Physical Stats & More

Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight165 lbs (75 kg)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolValley High School (Newark, California)
UniversityUniversity of Oregon
DegreeBachelor's Degree (Communications)

Personal Life

HobbiesBasketball, Community Service

Family

ParentsDan Ionescu and Liliana (née Blaj) Ionescu
Siblings
  • Eddy Ionescu (twin brother)
  • Andrei Ionescu

Career

WNBA Draft2020, Round 1, No. 1 Overall
WNBA Debut2020
Awards
  • 4x WNBA All-Star
  • 2x All-WNBA Team
  • WNBA Three-Point Contest Champion (2022)
  • NCAA All-Time Leader in Triple-Doubles (26)
  • WNBA Commissioner's Cup Champion (2023)
  • WNBA Champion (2024)
  • Olympic Gold Medalist (2024)
  • WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week (2025)
International Achievements
  • Olympic Gold Medalist (2024) with USA Women's Team
  • FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Gold Medalist (2022)
College Records
  • NCAA all-time leader (men's and women's) with 26 career triple-doubles
  • First NCAA player to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists
Contract StatusRe-signed with the New York Liberty on a multi-year deal in April 2026

Favourites

Favorite TeamNew York Liberty
Favorite SportBasketball

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sabrina_i/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She is the first player in NCAA history (men's or women's) to record 26 triple-doubles.
2. She was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft.
3. She won the Olympic gold medal with the USA team in 2024.
4. She is known for her strong community involvement and advocacy for youth sports.

Also born on 6 December

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