Bria Hartley
A sharpshooting guard who translated collegiate dominance at UConn into a resilient professional career spanning the WNBA and top European leagues.
Born 1992 (age 34)·French-American basketball player·Birthday: September 30·Millennials
Biography
Bria Hartley's basketball story is one of seamless winning followed by professional perseverance. At the University of Connecticut, she was a key engine in a machine of excellence, helping to power the Huskies to back-to-back undefeated national championships in 2013 and 2014. As a pro, drafted by Seattle and immediately traded to Washington, she had to carve out a different identity. Hartley evolved into a reliable scoring threat and playmaker, known for her clutch shooting and tough-minded drives. Her journey took her through multiple WNBA teams, including a standout season in Phoenix where she earned a Most Improved Player nomination, and established her as a star in Europe, winning championships in Turkey and France. Balancing motherhood with her career, Hartley returned to the court with the Connecticut Sun, demonstrating the adaptability and skill that have defined her path. She represents the modern basketball professional, excelling on two continents while maintaining the competitive fire forged in Storrs.
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.
Bria was born in 1992, 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 Bria Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Bria's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
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
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won two consecutive NCAA national championships with the University of Connecticut in 2013 and 2014.
- Named the WNBA's Most Improved Player in 2020 while playing for the Phoenix Mercury.
- Earned a gold medal with the USA Basketball Women's National Team at the 2014 FIBA World Championship.
- Has won multiple club championships in Europe, including the Turkish Super League and EuroCup Women titles with Galatasaray.
Did You Know?
She holds dual citizenship and plays for the French national women's basketball team.
She gave birth to her son in 2017 and returned to professional basketball shortly after.
In high school, she was named a McDonald's All-American.
She played her college career alongside other UConn greats like Breanna Stewart and Moriah Jefferson.
“I just want to be known as a winner and a competitor.”
