Breanna Stewart
A transformative basketball force whose unprecedented college and professional success reshaped expectations for women's players.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American basketball player·Birthday: August 27·Millennials
Biography
Breanna Stewart stands as a colossus in modern basketball, a player whose blend of size, skill, and competitive fire has defined an era. Growing up in North Syracuse, New York, her dominance was evident early, leading her to a storied career at the University of Connecticut where she won an unprecedented four consecutive national championships and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four each time. Drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm in 2016, she immediately became a WNBA cornerstone, earning MVP honors and leading her team to multiple championships. Her impact extends globally, with MVP seasons in Europe and Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Off the court, Stewart's voice is equally powerful; she has spoken openly about surviving childhood sexual abuse and, alongside Napheesa Collier, co-founded the new professional league Unrivaled, aiming to provide year-round opportunities and visibility for the sport's top stars.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Breanna was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Breanna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Breanna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won four consecutive NCAA championships at UConn (2013-2016), earning Final Four MOP honors all four times.
- Named the WNBA MVP in 2018 and led the Seattle Storm to championships in 2018 and 2020, winning Finals MVP both times.
- Has won two Olympic gold medals as a member of the USA women's basketball team (2016, 2020).
- Co-founded the new women's professional basketball league, Unrivaled, announced in 2024.
Did You Know?
She wears a size 17 men's basketball shoe.
Stewart is an avid gamer and has streamed on Twitch.
She won the Naismith College Player of the Year award twice (2015, 2016).
In 2022, she became the first WNBA player to score at least 20 points in 12 consecutive games.
“I want to be the best. I want to be the best player in the world. And I'm going to work to do that.”
