Breanna Stewart biography, net worth and LGBTQ advocacy

• She is an American professional basketball player
• She led the University of Connecticut Huskies to four consecutive National Championships
• She led the Seattle Storm to two WNBA Championships

Breanna Stewart is an American basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $5 million and she is currently a WNBA top player. Stewart was adopted by Brian Stewart who instilled a love for basketball in her at a young age.

She excelled in high school, earning National Gatorade Player of the Year. She then joined the University of Connecticut Huskies to four consecutive National Championships, a feat unmatched in NCAA history. Stewart became the first player ever to win four final four most outstanding player awards and also claimed three Consensus National Player of the Year awards during her college tenure.

The player was drafted by the Seattle Storm in the 2016 WNBA draft with the first overall pick which marked her professional journey in the WNBA. While playing for the Seattle Storm, she led the team to two WNBA Championships. Stewart recently made a move to her hometown team, the New York Liberty. She also represents the United States national team and was part of the team that won a gold medal at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.

Breanna Stewart Biography

Breanna Stewart Net Worth

Breanna Stewart’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $5 million, from her WNBA salary. She was drafted by the Seattle Storm in the 2016 WNBA draft. She earned about $200,000 every year playing for the Storm.

She recently became a free agent and opted to sign with the New York Liberty for a lesser amount than she could have earned from the Storm on their supermax contract. As a top player in the WNBA, she earns about $800, 000 every year playing for the New York Liberty.

Breanna Stewart. Photo/Sky Sports

She also plays for Fenerbache in the Euroleague Women, a European professional league she plays for during the WNBA offseason. Apart from her career earnings, she also earns from endorsements and sponsorship deals and also has investments. All these have significantly contributed to her current net worth.

Breanna Stewart Personal Life

Breanna Stewart was born on August 27 1994 in Syracuse, New York, U.S.. She was raised by her adoptive father, Brian Stewart and Heather Baldwin who raised and instilled her love for basketball. She also has a half-brother by the name of Connor Stewart.

The player attended Cicero-North Syracuse High School in New York where she excelled both academically and athletically. In her high school years, she led her team to two state championships and earned several accolades. She chose to attend the University of Connecticut where she became a key player for the legendary UConn Huskies under coach Geno Auriemma and led her team to an unprecedented four consecutive National Championships, earning several accolades.

She graduated from UConn and was drafted by the Seattle Storm in the 2016 WNBA draft. She was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year and played a pivotal role in the Storm’s two WNBA Championships.

Breanna recently opted to be a free agent and she signed with her hometown team, the New York Liberty and she also plays for Fenerbache in the Euroleague Women, a European professional league she plays for during the WNBA offseason.

Beyond the court, her influence extends as she is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and gender equality, using her platform to champion positive change. She is married to Spanish basketball player Marta Xargay.

Breanna Stewart Career

She excelled in high school, earning National Gatorade Player of the Year. She then joined the University of Connecticut Huskies to four consecutive National Championships, a feat unmatched in NCAA history. Stewart became the first player ever to win four final four most outstanding player awards and also claimed three Consensus National Player of the Year awards during her college tenure.

Breanna Stewart. Photo/ESPN

The player was drafted by the Seattle Storm in the 2016 WNBA draft with the first overall pick which marked her professional journey in the WNBA. While playing for the Seattle Storm, she led the team to two WNBA Championships. Stewart recently made a move to her hometown team, the New York Liberty. She also represents the United States national team and was part of the team that won a gold medal at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.

She also plays for Fenerbache in the Euroleague Women, a European professional league she plays for during the WNBA offseason.

Luxury Collection

As reflected in her net worth, Breanna likely owns one or several cars. She has also partnered with Ford and could also have the brand.

FAQs

1. How old is she?

29 years old

2. What is her net worth in 2023?

$5 million

3. Was she drafted in the WNBA?

Yes

4. Who drafted her in the WNBA?

Seattle Storm

5. Is she gay?

Yes