Brittney Sykes is a professional basketball player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), born in Newark, New Jersey, on February 7, 1994. Selected seventh overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft, Sykes built her career with the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics before a high-profile 2025 trade and a marquee 2026 free-agent signing reshaped her career.
Brittney Sykes Personal Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Brittney Sykes |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player (WNBA) |
| Current Team | Toronto Tempo (signed April 2026) |
| Net Worth | Unverified – public estimates range from around $3 Million to $5 Million |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg) |
Who is Brittney Sykes
Sykes spent her early WNBA seasons with the Atlanta Dream before being traded to the Washington Mystics, where she developed into one of the league’s most versatile two-way guards. In August 2025, the Mystics traded Sykes to the Seattle Storm, a move she said she personally requested; she went on to earn her first WNBA All-Star selection that season. (Source) In April 2026 she signed a multi-year deal with the expansion Toronto Tempo as one of the franchise’s marquee free-agent signings, alongside Marina Mabrey. (Source)
Brittney Sykes Body Measurements
| Measurement | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg) |
| Body Measurements | 30-29-30 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Brittney Sykes Latest News (2026)
- Signed with the expansion Toronto Tempo in April 2026 on a multi-year contract, becoming one of the new franchise’s marquee free-agent additions alongside Marina Mabrey. (Source)
- Opened the 2026 season red-hot, averaging 20.1 points per game over her first 15 games — a top-5 scoring mark in the WNBA.
- A left-foot injury sustained on August 21, 2026 against the Portland Fire ended her 2026 season; no surgery was required and a full recovery is expected. (Source)
- Named a first-time WNBA All-Star in 2025 while with the Washington Mystics, and won the inaugural Unrivaled League championship with Rose BC in March 2025, hitting the game-winning free throw. (Source)
- Has been in a relationship with Morghan Medlock, a former Baylor basketball player now working as a chef, since 2023; Medlock is a regular courtside presence at her games.
FAQs
As of 2026, Sykes plays for the expansion Toronto Tempo, having signed a multi-year free-agent deal in April 2026 after stints with the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, and Seattle Storm.
She stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and weighs approximately 154 lb (70 kg).
There is no officially verified figure. Public estimates for her net worth range from around $3 million to $5 million.
She is not married. She has been in a relationship with Morghan Medlock since 2023.
Yes, she earned her first WNBA All-Star selection in 2025 while playing for the Washington Mystics.
