Sonia Citron
Libra
23 years old
Who Is Sonia Citron?
Sonia Elizabeth Citron is an American professional basketball player. She plays as a guard for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. She also plays for Hive BC in the Unrivaled league.
The Mystics selected Citron third overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft and named her an All-Star in her rookie season. She earned All-Star honors again in 2026—making her a two-time All-Star before turning 23.
Early Life: A New York Story Built on Grit and Records
Born and Raised in White Plains, New York
Sonia Citron was born on October 22, 2003, in White Plains, New York, to Yolanda and William Citron. She grew up in a family that prioritized sports. From an early age, the basketball court was her home.
She has two older brothers. Jon and Matt are her brothers; Jon played college basketball at Iona College. Basketball, therefore, ran deep in the Citron family.
High School: Breaking Every Record at Ursuline
Citron played basketball for The Ursuline School in New Rochelle, New York. There, she did not just succeed. She rewrote the record books entirely.
As a junior at The Ursuline School, Sonia Citron averaged 23.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.3 steals, and 3.1 assists per game. She was named New York Gatorade Player of the Year and led her school to a Section 1 Class AA title with a 24-0 record.
Her senior year was even more dominant. In her senior year, Citron averaged 26.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, and five assists per game and was named Miss New York Basketball as the top player in the state.
By the end of her time at Ursuline, she had left a legacy as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,243 points and all-time leading rebounder with 1,192 rebounds.
She also participated in the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. These performances confirmed what everyone already knew: Sonia Citron was bound for greatness.
Choosing Notre Dame
She chose Notre Dame over offers from UConn, Stanford, and Ohio State. It was the right call. Notre Dame was about to gain one of the greatest players in its program’s history.
College Career: Notre Dame’s All-Time Legend
Four Seasons, Countless Records
Citron played for Notre Dame for four seasons, from 2021 to 2025. During that time, she became more than a great player. She became a program icon.
At Notre Dame, Citron became the only player in program history to record over 1,700 points, 700 rebounds, and 300 assists.
Over her career, she amassed totals of 1,774 points, 714 rebounds, and 311 assists across 124 games.
Moreover, she left Notre Dame ranking 11th in program history in total points, eighth in three-pointers made with 173, and fifth in career free-throw percentage at 84.3%.
Season-by-Season Brilliance
| Season | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 (Freshman) | 11.8 | 6.6 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 (Sophomore) | 14.7 | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| 2023-24 (Junior) | 17.3 | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| 2024-25 (Senior) | 14.1 | 5.4 | 2.7 |
Awards and Honors at Notre Dame
Her college honors include two First-team All-ACC selections (2023 and 2025), Second-team All-ACC (2024), ACC All-Defensive Team (2025), and ACC Rookie of the Year (2022).
She also led Notre Dame to ACC Tournament championships and set the single-season free-throw percentage record for the program. She led the ACC and broke the Notre Dame single-season record with a 91.2 percent success rate from the free-throw line.
The 2025 WNBA Draft: A Star is Officially Born
On April 14, 2025, Sonia Citron was selected third overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft, held in Manhattan.
It was a fitting moment. A New York girl, drafted in New York. The journey had come full circle.
WNBA Career: Rewriting the Rookie Record Books
Rookie Season (2025): History in the Making
Sonia Citron did not ease into the WNBA. She arrived immediately.
In her rookie debut, she finished with 19 points on 6-of-7 shooting, along with two rebounds and two assists. That efficiency set the tone for everything that followed.
By the end of her first season, she had rewritten the record books. She averaged 14.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in 44 games, all starts. Her shooting splits were .470 from the field, .445 from three, and .872 from the free-throw line.
Those three-point numbers were particularly remarkable. Her .445 three-point percentage was the best in the WNBA and the highest three-point percentage by a rookie in league history.
Furthermore, she joined A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier as the only players that season to average at least 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on shooting splits of .450/.400/.850, and became the only rookie in league history to accomplish this feat.
She was also the only rookie in franchise history — and one of just four rookies ever, alongside Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, and Caitlin Clark — to total 600 points, 150 rebounds, and 75 assists in a single season.
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
On July 6, 2025, Citron was named a 2025 WNBA All-Star as a reserve.
She was also a participant in the 2025 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest. With teammate Kiki Iriafen also being named an All-Star reserve, the pair made history as the second rookie teammate pair, and the first pair since 1999, to be selected as All-Stars.
The 2026 Season: Even Better in Year Two
Citron did not take a step back in her second season. She leaped forward.
She played even better during the 2026 campaign, averaging a career-best 16.8 points and 4.4 assists along with 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 33.0 minutes per contest in 40 regular-season games.
She also set several personal records during the season. On June 28, 2026, she set her career high in points with 32 in a home win against Portland Fire. On September 20, 2026, she set her career high in assists with 10 in a road win against Indiana.
On July 8, 2026, Citron was named a 2026 WNBA All-Star reserve for the second consecutive season, alongside fellow Mystic Kiki Iriafen. Together, they became the first teammates since 1999 to be named to consecutive All-Star games in their first two seasons.
2026 Playoffs
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs brought Citron’s biggest stage yet. In the playoffs, she averaged 25.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game across two games against the Atlanta Dream, shooting 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from three.
Though the Mystics were eliminated in the first round, Citron’s playoff performances announced her readiness for the biggest moments in the sport.
WNBA Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Washington Mystics | 44 | 14.9 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 47.0% | 44.5% | 87.2% |
| 2026 | Washington Mystics | 40 | 16.8 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 48.3% | 34.2% | 87.7% |
| Career | 84 | 15.8 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 47.7% | 39.7% | 87.5% |
Unrivaled: Leading Hive BC
Beyond the WNBA, Citron has also made her mark in Unrivaled — the three-on-three league designed to develop elite women’s basketball talent during the offseason.
Unrivaled announced the addition of Sonia Citron in September 2025, alongside WNBA Most Improved Player Veronica Burton and other prominent players, for the 2026 Unrivaled season.
Hive BC named Sonia Citron as team captain for the 2026 Unrivaled season. It was a fitting honor. On February 2, 2026, Citron scored a season-high 32 points, also adding five assists and two blocks, in a loss to Vinyl BC.
Her Hive BC teammates included Saniya Rivers, Kelsey Mitchell, Monique Billings, Ezi Magbegor, and Natisha Hiedeman.
Career Highlights and Awards
| Year | Honor |
|---|---|
| 2021 | McDonald’s All-American |
| 2021 | Miss New York Basketball |
| 2022 | ACC Rookie of the Year |
| 2022 | ACC All-Freshman Team |
| 2023 | First-team All-ACC |
| 2024 | Second-team All-ACC |
| 2025 | First-team All-ACC |
| 2025 | ACC All-Defensive Team |
| 2025 | WNBA All-Rookie Team |
| 2025 | WNBA All-Star |
| 2025 | Mystics franchise single-season scoring record (657 points) |
| 2026 | WNBA All-Star |
| 2026 | Hive BC Team Captain (Unrivaled) |
Personal Life: Education, Family, and Faith
Education and Degree
Sonia graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in management consulting and currently lives in Washington, D.C. She is therefore not just an exceptional athlete. She is also a well-rounded professional who understands the business and life that surround the sport she loves.
Family
Citron was born in White Plains, New York, to Yolanda and William Citron. Her family has been a constant source of support throughout her journey. Her brother Jon’s own college basketball career gave her a close-up look at the demands of high-level play from an early age.
A Private but Positive Presence
Sonia keeps her personal romantic life private. She lets her basketball do the talking. Her focus, dedication, and humility have made her a well-respected figure among teammates, coaches, and fans alike.
