Bria Hartley facts for kids
Playing for Galatasaray in 2019
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| Born | September 30, 1992 North Babylon, New York, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American / French | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High school | North Babylon (North Babylon, New York) |
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| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 148 lb (67 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | UConn (2010–2014) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Seattle Storm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2014–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | WNBA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2014–2016 | Washington Mystics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Uniqa Sopron | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyespor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | New York Liberty | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyespor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Fenerbahçe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Galatasaray | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Phoenix Mercury | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Fenerbahçe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Indiana Fever | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Connecticut Sun | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | CB Avenida | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Galatasaray | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Connecticut Sun | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bria Nicole Hartley (born September 30, 1992) is a French-American professional basketball player. She plays for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA and for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super League.
She was the seventh player chosen in the 2014 WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm. She was then traded to the Washington Mystics. In college, Hartley was a shooting guard for the famous UConn Huskies. She helped her team win back-to-back national championships in 2013 and 2014.
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Early Life and High School
Bria Hartley is the daughter of Dennis and Simone Hartley. She started playing basketball when she was very young. She often played against her two older brothers in her driveway. She said that playing against them made her a tougher player.
Hartley went to North Babylon High School in New York. She was so good that she joined the main team as an eighth grader. As a senior, she averaged 30 points per game. She was named New York's Gatorade Player of the Year and New York Miss Basketball. By the time she graduated, she had scored 1,978 points, the most in her school's history.
Hartley was chosen to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, a special game for the best high school players in the country. She scored 17 points in that game. Before her last year of high school, she decided she would play for the University of Connecticut.
College Career at UConn
Hartley had an amazing four years playing for the UConn Huskies, one of the best college basketball teams in the country.
First and Second Years
As a freshman, Hartley had to step up when another player got injured. She started every game and played more minutes than any freshman in UConn history. She was named the Big East Freshman of the Year.
In her second year, she got even better. She averaged 14 points per game and was named to the first-team All-Big East. Her great performance earned her a spot on the Huskies' "Wall of Fame."
Championship Years
In her junior year, Hartley dealt with an ankle injury, which affected her playing. But she came back strong during the NCAA tournament. She helped her team win the National Championship.
As a senior, Hartley was a team leader. She averaged over 16 points per game. The Huskies had a perfect 40-0 season and won their second national championship in a row. During her four years, her team had a record of 144 wins and only 11 losses.
Hartley is one of only two UConn players, along with the famous Maya Moore, to have over 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, and 200 steals in her career.
Connecticut statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | Points | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010-11 | Connecticut | 38 | 472 | 46.8 | 39.2 | 73.1 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 12.4 |
| 2011-12 | Connecticut | 38 | 533 | 46.5 | 33.2 | 75.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 14.0 |
| 2012-13 | Connecticut | 37 | 342 | 39.1 | 29.7 | 78.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 9.2 |
| 2013-14 | Connecticut | 40 | 647 | 47.0 | 36.6 | 69.1 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 16.2 |
| Career | Connecticut | 153 | 1994 | 45.3 | 35.0 | 73.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 13.0 |
Professional Career
WNBA Journey
Hartley was drafted in 2014 and immediately traded to the Washington Mystics. In her first year, she played so well that she was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.
In 2017, she was traded to the New York Liberty, the team from her home state. She played for the Liberty for three seasons.
In 2020, Hartley signed with the Phoenix Mercury. She was having a great season, but it was cut short by a serious knee injury (a torn ACL). After recovering, she played for the Indiana Fever and then joined the Connecticut Sun in 2022.
Playing Overseas
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Many WNBA players play for teams in other countries during the WNBA's off-season. Hartley has played for several teams in Europe.
- 2014–2015: Uniqa Sopron in Hungary
- 2015–2018: Mersin BBSK in Turkey
- 2018–2019: Fenerbahçe in Turkey
- 2019–2020 & 2023–2024: Galatasaray in Turkey
National Team Career
Playing for Team USA
As a younger player, Hartley represented the United States in several international tournaments. She helped the U18, U19, and World University Games teams win gold medals. She was often one of the top scorers and leaders on these teams.
Playing for Team France
Hartley also has French citizenship because her grandmother is from France. In 2018, she decided to play for the France national team. She helped them win a silver medal at the EuroBasket tournament in 2019. In a key game against Belgium, she scored the basket that sent the game into overtime, which France went on to win.
Personal Life
Hartley has a son, who was born in 2017. His father is Shakim Phillips, who played college football.
Awards and Honors
- 2009 & 2010—Gatorade Player of the Year New York
- 2010—McDonald's All-American
- 2011—Big East Freshman of the Year
- 2013—NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team
- 2014—AP All-American Second Team
- 2014—WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 2019—Inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Bria Hartley para niños
