Brittney Sykes Family

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Brittney Sykes playing in Washington Mystics v Connecticut Sun game, 2024

Brittney Sykes is a professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. At 5 foot 9 inches tall, Sykes was born in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Sykes's basketball career began at University High School of Humanities in Newark, where she also played for a local club team, the Philly Belles which gave her initial professionalism. Her high school success earned her a spot in the 2012 McDonald's All-American game and a selection to the USA U-18 team. In 2012, she joined The Syracuse Orange women's basketball team for college basketball, where she participated in 138 games and averaged 13.4 points, 1.9 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game and became 3rd highest leading scorer in the history of the team. She also completed a college degree in communications and rhetorical studies from the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University.

In 2017, Sykes was chosen as the seventh overall pick by the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA draft. She quickly made her mark in her rookie season, earning a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team. In 2018, Brittney Sykes was named to the USA Basketball Women’s National Team pool and attended the February training camp at the University of South Carolina. Later she also participated in trials for the 2012 USA U18 and 2013 USA U19 National Teams. In 2024, Sykes was selected for the FIBA 3x3 Women’s AmeriCup Team and participated in the USA 3x3 National Team Development Camp in November, as per her Team USA profile. Playing for the Washington Mystics, Sykes averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game in 18 games in the 2024 season.

Brittney Sykes parents

Michael and Regina Sykes are the parents of Brittney Sykes.

Regina Sherrod Sykes works as an operation coordinator at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School. She graduated from Montclair State University. (via her Facebook page). Michael Sykes is active on his Instagram handle @sykes46.

Brittney Sykes siblings

Brittney Sykes has two older brothers as per her Syracuse University page. Their name and other details are not available in the public domain.

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FAQ's On Brittney Sykes

A. Brittney Sykes played as a guard for the Washington Mystics.

A. In the 2024 season, Brittney Sykes averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

A. Brittney Sykes was drafted in the 2017 NBA draft by the Atlanta Dream.

A. As of 2024, Brittney Sykes makes $191,667 per year as per Spotrac.

A. Brittney Sykes is rated 85 on NBA 2k25.

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