Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/09/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Wilmington, Delaware |
Latest News about Elena Delle Donne
04/04/2025
Elena Delle Donne announced her retirement from professional basketball after a 10-season WNBA career. She had already sat out the 2024 season because of persistent injuries. She continues in the sport as a special advisor for Monumental Basketball, which oversees the Washington Mystics and Wizards.
2026-08-17
Elena Delle Donne was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. The honor recognized her WNBA championships, two MVP awards, Olympic gold medal, and status as one of the league's most accomplished players.
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Bio/Wiki
| Elena Delle Donne is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for 10 seasons. | |
| She is widely regarded as one of the greatest women's basketball players and the first player in WNBA history to win MVP honors with two different franchises. | |
| She is an advocate for Lyme disease research, special needs programs, and animal welfare through her foundation. | |
| She is the author of the middle-grade book series 'Hoops' and released her memoir 'My Shot: Balancing it All and Standing Tall.' | |
| She is a Special Olympics Global Ambassador and an ambassador for the Lyme Research Alliance. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" |
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| Weight | 187 lbs |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree in Human Services | University of Delaware |
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Personal Life
| School | Ursuline Academy |
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| College | University of Delaware (2009–2013) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Sexual Orientation | Homosexual |
| Affairs | Amanda Clifton |
| Fiancee | Amanda Clifton |
| Spouse | Amanda Clifton |
Family
| Father | Ernest Delle Donne |
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| Mother | Joan Delle Donne |
| Siblings | Brother - Gene, Sister - Elizabeth (Lizzie) |
| Spouse | Amanda Clifton |
Career
| International Debut | 2016 Rio Olympics |
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| Coach/Mentor | Pokey Chatman (Current Chicago Sky coach) |
| Club | Washington Mystics |
| Career Turning Point | 2013 WNBA All-Star Game |
| Olympic Achievement | Gold medalist at 2016 Rio Olympics |
| WNBA Championships | 2019 (Washington Mystics) |
| WNBA MVP Awards | 2015 (Chicago Sky), 2019 (Washington Mystics) |
| WNBA Rookie of the Year | 2013 |
| Previous Club | Chicago Sky (2013–2016) |
| World Championship | Gold medalist at 2018 World Championship |
| WNBA All-Star | 7× (2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2023) |
| All-WNBA First Team | 4× (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019) |
| Career Free Throw Percentage | 93.7% (WNBA career record) |
| Career Points | 3,000+ points (fastest in WNBA history at 148 games) |
| Career Averages | 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists per game |
| College Records | 45 school records at University of Delaware, 3,039 points (No. 5 all-time NCAA) |
| College Averages | 26.7 points, 8.9 rebounds per game |
| Retirement | Announced April 4, 2025 |
| Current Role | Special Advisor for Monumental Basketball |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Collecting shoes, Golf, Fishing, Building tables |
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| Inspiration for Basketball | Michael Jordan |
| Favorite Team | Dallas Cowboys |
| Favorite Pet | Dogs |
| Favorite TV shows | How to Get Away with Murder, American Dad, Scandal, Homeland |
| Favorite Music Artist | Katy Perry |
| Favorite Destination | Home |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite Book | Angel Unaware |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/de11edonne/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/elenadelledonne | |
| https://twitter.com/elenadelledonne |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Elena started playing basketball in school and has been recognized and awarded by multiple institutions. | |
| 2. She is very close to her elder sister Lizzie, who has cerebral palsy and is blind and deaf. | |
| 3. During off-seasons, Elena spends time caring for her sister. | |
| 4. In 2014, she became an ambassador for Special Olympics. | |
| 5. Elena plans to establish The Elena Delle Donne Charitable Foundation. | |
| 6. She announced her engagement to Amanda Clifton in 2016. | |
| 7. Elena has a tattoo with two wings holding her sister's name, Lizzie. | |
| 8. She played volleyball in her freshman year at Delaware. | |
| 9. Her fiancée, Amanda Clifton, is also her business partner and director of the Delle Donne Academy. | |
| 10. Elena is widely regarded as one of the top women's basketball players. | |
| 11. She is the all-time WNBA leader in career free throw percentage at 93.7%. | |
| 12. She was inducted into the University of Delaware Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018. | |
| 13. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 3,000 career points in 148 games. | |
| 14. In 2014, she became a Special Olympics Global Ambassador. | |
| 15. She founded The Elena Delle Donne Foundation in 2017 to raise funds and awareness for Lyme disease research, special needs programs, and animal welfare. | |
| 16. Her spouse, Amanda Clifton, is also her business partner and director of the Delle Donne Academy. | |
| 17. She was the first and only student at Ursuline Academy to score 2,000+ points during high school career. | |
| 18. She set the girls' high school national record for consecutive free throws made (80) in 2005–2006. | |
| 19. She was ranked as the number-one overall high school recruit by Scout.com and was a McDonald's All-American. | |
| 20. She led Ursuline Academy to three straight Delaware State Championship titles. | |
| 21. She was the 2013 Honda National Player of the Year. | |
| 22. She was a two-time Capital One National Academic All-American of the Year. | |
| 23. She was diagnosed with Lyme Disease during her sophomore year at Delaware and is now an ambassador for Lyme Research Alliance. | |
| 24. She is the author of the middle-grade book series 'Hoops' and released her memoir 'My Shot: Balancing it All and Standing Tall.' | |
| 25. She sat out the 2024 WNBA season due to persistent injuries. | |
| 26. She was the first player in WNBA history to achieve MVP honors with two different franchises. |