Bria Hartley Chooses Minnesota as Off-Season Home Following Multiple ACL Injuries
After spending the majority of her recovery time in Minnesota, the Connecticut Sun’s Bria Hartley chose to settle in the region as her off-season …
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Who is Bria Hartley?
Bria Hartley is an American-French professional basketball player known for her scoring ability, playmaking, and toughness as a guard. Over her career, she has played key roles in the WNBA and overseas, while also representing France in international competitions.
Quick Facts: Bria Hartley
| Detail | Information |
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| Full Name | Bria Nicole Hartley |
| Born | September 30, 1992 (Age: 32) |
| Hometown | North Babylon, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American / French |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Position | Guard |
| College | University of Connecticut (2010–2014) |
| WNBA Draft | 2014, 7th overall pick (Seattle Storm → Washington Mystics) |
| Teams Played For | Mystics, Liberty, Mercury, Fever, Sun |
| Overseas | Played in France (Lyon, Montpellier) and Turkey |
| Highlights | 2× NCAA Champion (2013, 2014), Top WNBA scorer in 2020 before injury |
Early Life
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Born: September 30, 1992, in North Babylon, New York, USA.
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Attended North Babylon High School, where she became one of the top recruits in the nation.
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Went on to play college basketball at the University of Connecticut (UConn) from 2010–2014.
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At UConn, Hartley won two NCAA Championships (2013, 2014) under head coach Geno Auriemma.
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Developed a reputation as a fearless guard, strong leader, and reliable shooter.
WNBA Career of Bria Hartley
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Drafted: 2014, 1st round, 7th overall pick by the Seattle Storm. Her rights were immediately traded to the Washington Mystics.
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Played with the Mystics (2014–2016) before being traded to the New York Liberty, where she spent multiple seasons (2017–2019).
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Signed with the Phoenix Mercury in 2020, where she had a breakout season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game before suffering an ACL injury.
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Later played for the Indiana Fever (2022) and Connecticut Sun (2023).
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Known for her ability to create offense, both as a scorer and passer, while bringing veteran leadership.
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Beyond
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Connecticut Sun’s Bria Hartley Out For Season With Knee Injury Ahead Of Atlanta Dream Clash
Bria Hartley’s season-ending meniscus tear leaves the Connecticut Sun shorthanded ahead of their clash with Brittney Griner’s Atlanta Dream.
Sophie Cunningham Breaks Silence On Bria Hartley Following Her Mom’s Heated Reaction
Sophie Cunningham’s mother blasted Bria Hartley for a hard foul, but the Indiana Fever star later clarified the incident.
Bria Hartley, Rebecca Allen Scuffle Leads To Three Ejections In Connecticut Sun’s Win Over Chicago Sky
The Connecticut Sun has built a reputation for being a physical team in the WNBA. Three of the franchise players received multiple technical fouls, …