Brittney Sykes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brittney Sykes
Occupation	American Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1994(1994-02-07)
Age	30
Birthplace	Newark
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Aquarius

Brittney Sykes Biography

Brittney Sykes is one of the most popular and richest American basketball player who was born on February 7, 1994 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Sykes was a student at Syracuse University. She attended the school over five consecutive years. She played only in four seasons due to knee injury that occurred in the third year of her career. She was a small forward and shooting guard positions during the four years she played. She played the equivalent of 138 games throughout their college careers (started in the 137 games) she with an average 29.5 minutes per match, 1.9 assists per game 5.9 rebounding, 13.4 points per game, and an average of 1846 points in her career 85 blocks, as well as 266 steals. She concluded her college career with the title of the top three highest-ranked player in SU women’s basketball player for total points and also received All-American distinction, as well as the distinction of being the most successful Syracuse Orange women’s basketball player with 101 wins. College Stats

Additionally to playing for the WNBA team Sykes has also been a part of an international group, as are numerous other WNBA players during her WNBA offseason. Sykes is a part of an Israeli team called Petah Tikva which is a part of the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League. She plays for the team along with an old Syracuse University teammate, Alexis Peterson who was a player in the Seattle Storm in her 2017 WNBA debut season. She is currently is a member of team Indiana Fever.

Due to her performance in her rookie season, Sykes was named to the 2018-20 national team pool on March 14, 2018. Sykes also participated in 2012 USA U18 and 2013 USA U19 National Team trials before the start of her professional career.

Over the course of the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons playing at Syracuse University, Sykes not only sustained one tear to her ACL not just one, but two. Sykes tore her ACL for in the very first instance on the 22nd of March of 2014, during the NCAA Tournament in Lexington, KY. After 10 months of intensive treatment and recuperation, Sykes was able to back to playing in the season 2014-2015. On January 4 in 2014 (approximately forty-three minutes in her season),Sykes ruptured her ACL in her third match again with Notre Dame. While these injuries put them back for her, she considers them to be steps towards becoming more athletic and a better person.

Brittney Sykes Net Worth

Brittney Sykes is one of the richest American Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brittney Sykes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Brittney Sykes (born on February 7, 1994) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Sykes was selected as the 7th overall choice during 2017’s WNBA Draft.

At the time of her high school graduation, Sykes received a four-star player. She was a guard in University High School in Newark, NJ. Alongside the team she played for at high school she was a member of the club team which is known as The Philly Belles. In her time for both clubs, Sykes was awarded a total score in scouting for her performance she was ranked 31st of all college students and was ranked 9th of all the college students at her level (according to ESPN reports on scouting). Her high school accomplishments include being an 2012. United States U18 national team member, a the 2012 McDonald’s All-American, Named 2012 USA Today All-USA Second Team All-Tri- State Second Team and the North South Game MVP All-State, All Essex County First Team. In her high school years she scored 18.9 scores, 12.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists in her senior year. Her skills helped lead University High School to the Essex County Championship in 2011-12. Apart from her achievements in the courts, Sykes participated in the National Honor Society, student cabinet as well as the MSG Varsity Club. She graduated with her year 2012 class with the intention to play with Syracuse University. Syracuse Orange team in Syracuse, NY. Though she ultimately accepted the invitation for a place in the University of Syracuse Syracuse University, she also was sought-after from Georgetown, Penn State, and Notre Dame.

After being drafted to the Atlanta Dream with the seventh pick of the 2017 WNBA draft, Sykes completed a very successful rookie year. She signed a three- year deal that starts with a base salary of $47,738 in the first year, jumps to $48,693 in the second, $53,563 in the third and $60,867 in a fourth-year option (typical rookie contract). Sykes plays both the shooting guard and small forward positions on the Dream, just like she did for Syracuse. She achieved rookie of the month for both July and August and was the runner up for rookie of the year with 10 out of the 40 sportswriter votes (winner, Allisha Gray of the Dallas Wings received 30 of the votes). She also was given WNBA all rookie team honors for her 2017 season. She averaged 13.9 points per game and her 471 points was a single season record by a Dream rookie and had a game high of 33 points against Phoenix. Also, Sykes started 23 games out of the 34 games she played (there are 34 games in the regular season in the WNBA). Overall, she had a great first year of WNBA play.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Brittney Ranked on the list of most popular American basketball player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brittney Sykes celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

How tall is Brittney Sykes?

5′ 9″

Who does Brittney Sykes play for?

Los Angeles Sparks

Who is Brittney Griner wife?

Wife

Does Brittney Griner have kids?

Brittney shares 6-year-old twins Ava and Solei with ex-wife Glory Johnson, who is also a basketball player.

How old is Brittney Griner?

31 years (October 18, 1990)