Brittney Sykes’s Nationality

Last Modified Feb 14, 2025 18:37 GMT
Brittney Sykes Nationality
Brittney Sykes of Washington Mystics warming up before game, 2024 (Source: Getty Images)

Brittney Sykes is a professional basketball player born on February 7, 1994. She is playing for the Washington Mystics in the 2024 WNBA season. Sykes played basketball for the University High School basketball team and the Philly Belles club while attending her high school in Newark, New Jersey. She was a member of the U18 national team and a 2012 McDonald's All-American. She attended Syracuse University after completing high school in 2012.

Sykes was selected by the Atlanta Dream as the 7th overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft. In 2020, she signed with the Los Angeles Sparks and played three seasons for them before moving to the Washington Mystics. As of January 2025, Sykes has played 240 games in her WNBA career, recording 2,875 points, 982 rebounds, and 659 assists. In addition to her WNBA career, Sykes played in the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League for Petah Tikva in 2018.

Brittney Sykes's Nationality

Brittney Sykes holds American nationality.

Brittney Sykes's Hometown

Brittney Sykes’s hometown is Newark, New Jersey.

Brittney Sykes's Birthplace

Brittney Sykes’s birthplace is Newark, New Jersey, United States. She was born to Michael and Regina Sykes.

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FAQ's On Brittney Sykes

A. Brittney Sykes will earn a salary of $190,000 for the 2024 WNBA season.

A. Brittney Sykes attended the  Syracuse University.

A. Brittney Sykes is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall.

A. Brittney Sykes went to the University High School of Humanities. 

A. Brittney Sykes has 7 years of experiences in WNBA as of September 2024.

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

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