Sabrina Ionescu American basketball player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sabrina-Ionescu Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sabrina-Ionescu Also known as: Sabrina Elaine Ionescu Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 1, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents In full: Sabrina Elaine Ionescu (Show more) Born: December 6, 1997, Walnut Creek, California, U.S. (Show more) Sabrina Ionescu (born December 6, 1997, Walnut Creek, California, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player who is a standout guard, known for her all-around play. Ionescu first gained widespread recognition during her record-breaking career at the University of Oregon, where she made NCAA history as the only player in Division I men’s or women’s basketball to finish with more than 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists. In 2020 she was selected as the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft by the New York Liberty. Ionescu is the daughter of Romanian immigrants, Dan Ionescu and Liliana (née ...(100 of 962 words)

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