By: Trinity Martin-Sadler, Intern Journalist
Publication Date: June 25th, 2026
One of the top 5 Scorers in the WNBA
Breanna Stewart, who plays for the New York Liberty, ranks 4th in points per game (PPG) with an average of 20.4. She was born on August 27, 1994, and her nickname is "Stewie." Stewart is a professional basketball player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and plays for Mist of Unrivaled. She attended Cicero-North Syracuse High School in Cicero, New York, where she started playing varsity basketball in eighth grade. She graduated in 2012 before having a successful career at UConn and in the WNBA.
Experience in basketball led her career to the 2016 WNBA draft
Breanna Stewart is one of the best basketball players of her generation. She had a successful college career at the University of Connecticut, where she won four consecutive national championships and received the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award each time. In 2016, she was the first overall pick in the WNBA Draft and quickly became a top player in the league. Stewart has also achieved success in international competitions.
Overall WNBA Career Stats:
- Points per game: 20.4
- Rebounds per game: 8.5
- Assists per game: 3.2
- Blocks per game: 1.5
- Steals per game: 1.3
- Minutes played per game: 32.8
Career Highlights:
- Championships: 3
- MVP Awards: 2
- Final Four MVP Awards: 2
- All-Star Selections: 7
- Scoring Champion: 2022
- Rookie of the Year: 2016
Current Season Stats:
In the current WNBA season, Stewart is performing well for New York Liberty:
- Points per game: 19.4
- Rebounds per game: 8.8
- Assists per game: 3.0
- Height: 6’4
- Wingspan: 7’1
Marta Xargay (Breanna’s wife), a former professional basketball player and Olympic silver medalist, they met while playing in Kursk, Russia. They got married just before the Tokyo Olympics. In October 2023, they welcomed their daughter, Ruby, and their son, Theo, after the Tokyo Games.
Three fun facts about her:
- She enjoys juggling and started with tennis balls before moving on to basketballs, which are more challenging.
- Her style is "comfy casual." She has about 100 pairs of shoes and keeps them in a special closet for her collection.
- She is one of only 11 athletes to win an Olympic gold medal, a FIBA World Cup gold medal, a WNBA championship, and an NCAA championship.
Making key moves with a Partnership with PUMA
In 2021, Stewart made a key move in her business career by signing a long-term deal with PUMA. This agreement was important because it included creating a signature basketball shoe line, something usually reserved for only a few top athletes. Stewart liked PUMA's focus on increasing opportunities for women and girls in sports around the world.
In 2022, PUMA released Stewie 1, starting one of the most successful shoe lines in women's basketball. The partnership continued with the Stewie 2, Stewie 3, and Stewie 4, showing both Stewart's popularity and the growing demand for products related to women's basketball.
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Sources Verified
- PUMA signs WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart
- Breanna Stewart Stats – ESPN
- Breanna Stewart WNBA Stats – Basketball-Reference
- Meet the Athlete: Breanna Stewart – NBC Olympics
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Trinity Martin-Sadler
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martinsadlert2@mailbox.winthrop.edu
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