Leslie threw down the WNBA’s first in‑game dunk on July 30, 2002, in a matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Miami Sol. 

First WNBA Dunk: Lisa Leslie

Jackson made history as the first international WNBA MVP in 2003, starring for the Seattle Storm during her award‑winning season.

First International MVP: Lauren Jackson

Brunson became the first player in league history to win five championships, earning one with the Sacramento Monarchs (2005) and four with the Minnesota Lynx (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017).

First to Five Rings: Rebekkah Brunson

Delle Donne completed the league’s first‑ever 50‑40‑90 shooting season on September 8, 2019, during a Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky matchup.

First WNBA Player to Join Exclusive 50-40-90 Club: Elena Delle Donne

Taurasi hit her 10,000‑point milestone from the three‑point line on August 3, 2023, in a Phoenix Mercury 91–71 win over the Atlanta Dream.

First Player to Reach 10k Career Points: Diana Taurasi

Ionescu faced Stephen Curry in the historic NBA vs. WNBA 3‑Point Challenge on February 17, 2024 at All‑Star Weekend in Indianapolis, scoring 26 points in the duel.

First WNBA Player to go head-to-head with NBA player at 3PT contest: Sabrina Ionescu

Clark recorded the first triple‑double by a rookie on July 6, 2024, posting 19‑12‑13 in an 83–78 win vs. the New York Liberty.

First Rookie to Record a Triple-Double: Caitlin Clark

Wilson earned her record‑breaking fourth MVP award on September 21, 2025, after a dominant season with the Las Vegas Aces.

First 4x MVP: A’ja Wilson

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Women's History Month: She Did it First

Press Release

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the selection of Finalists for its Class of 2026 from the following committees: North American, Women’s, Men’s Veterans, Women’s Veterans, International, and Contributors.
The Finalists will then be put forward to the Honors Committee to be considered for election as members of the Class of 2026. The new class will be announced on Saturday, April 4, in a live broadcast on ESPN2 at 12:00 PM (noon) EST during Final Four Weekend.
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<h3>North American Committee Finalists (in alphabetical order):</h3>
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<li>Joey Crawford [Referee]</li>
<li>Mark Few [Coach]</li>
<li>Blake Griffin [Player]</li>
<li>Kevin Johnson [Player]</li>
<li>Gary McKnight [Coach]</li>
<li>Dick Motta [Coach]</li>
<li>Doc Rivers [Coach]</li>
<li>Kelvin Sampson [Coach]</li>
<li>Amar’e Stoudemire [Player]</li>
<li>Jerry Welsh [Coach]</li>
<li>Buck Williams [Player]</li>
</ul>
<h3> Women’s Committee Finalists:</h3>
<ul>
<li>1996 United States Women’s National Team</li>
<li>Jennifer Azzi [Player]</li>
<li>Elena Delle Donne [Player]</li>
<li>Chamique Holdsclaw [Player]</li>
<li>Candace Parker [Player]</li>
</ul>
<h3> Women’s Veteran Committee Finalist:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Molly Bolin-Kazmer [Player]</li>
</ul>
<h3>International Committee Finalist:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dušan Ivković [Coach]</li>
</ul>
<h3> Contributors Committee Finalists:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Tal Brody</li>
<li>Mike D’Antoni</li>
</ul>
<h3>Veterans Committee Finalists:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Marques Johnson</li>
</ul>
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“This year’s group of Finalists represents the full scope of basketball’s impact, from the professional and collegiate ranks to high school, international play, officiating, and innovation,” said Jerry Colangelo, Chairman of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “Their achievements span championships, historic milestones, and a lasting influence on how the game is played, taught, and experienced around the world. Each Finalist has made a notable contribution to basketball’s growth and excellence, and their collective legacy speaks to the power of the sport.”
Enshrinement Weekend will begin at the Mohegan Sun on Friday, August 14, with the Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala, followed by the Enshrinement Ceremony the next day at Springfield’s historic Symphony Hall.   All event tickets and VIP hospitality packages will go on sale on April 4, at 1:00 PM ET, following the 2026 Class Announcement. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.hoophall.com/events/enshrinement-2025/">hoophall.com/events/enshrinement-2026/</a>.
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<h3>North American Committee Finalists:</h3>
JOEY CRAWFORD [Referee] – One of the longest-tenured and most accomplished officials in NBA history, Crawford served as an NBA referee for 39 seasons from 1977-2016. Over his career, he officiated 2,561 regular-season games – second most to Hall of Famer Dick Bavetta – a record 374 playoff games and 50 NBA Finals games, working every Finals series from 1986- 2015. Crawford began officiating high school basketball in 1970 and gained professional experience in the Eastern Basketball Association before making his NBA debut at age 26.
BLAKE GRIFFIN [Player] – A six-time NBA All-Star whose athleticism and versatility helped redefine the power forward position, Griffin was the first overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After not playing that season due to injury, Griffin was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2011 and went on to earn five All-NBA selections. He won the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, showcasing his signature explosiveness, and led the NBA in dunks in consecutive seasons (2011-12, ‘12-13). Griffin played the majority of his career with the LA Clippers (2009-18), helping transform the franchise into a consistent playoff contender, and later played for the Detroit Pistons (2018-21), Brooklyn Nets (2021-22), and Boston Celtics (2022-23). He starred collegiately at Oklahoma, where he was the consensus National Player of the Year in 2009.
MARK FEW [Coach] – One of the most successful coaches in college basketball history, Few has led Gonzaga to sustained national prominence. He guided the Bulldogs to NCAA championship game appearances in 2017 and 2021 and to 25 consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and counting. Few is the winningest active coach by winning percentage and has recorded at least 20 wins in every season as Gonzaga’s head coach. He is a two-time Naismith Coach of the Year (2017, ‘21), won numerous West Coast Conference titles, and was an assistant coach for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team that took home the gold medal.
KEVIN JOHNSON [Player] –  One of the most dynamic point guards of his era, Johnson spent the majority of his 12-year NBA career with the Phoenix Suns, earning three NBA All-Star selections (1990, ‘91, ‘94) and four All-NBA Second-Team honors (1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘94). Johnson was the first player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 10 assists, a .500 field goal percentage, and two steals per game for an entire season (1990-91), and the third all-time to post 20 points and 10 assists per game in three consecutive seasons, following Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson and Isiah Thomas. The NBA’s Most Improved Player in 1989, Johnson was the first player at the University of California, Berkeley to have his jersey retired (1992) and was inducted into the Suns’ Ring of Honor in 2001.
GARY McKNIGHT [Coach] – A fixture in high school basketball for more than four decades, McKnight has served as the head boys’ basketball coach at Mater Dei High School since 1982, compiling more than 1,300 career victories, second most all-time among men’s high school coaches. He has led Mater Dei to 11 California state championships and a national title in 2014, capped by a perfect 35-0 season. McKnight’s career has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Morgan Wootten Award for Lifetime Achievement in Coaching High School Basketball, the Naismith Boys’ High School Coach of the Year Award and MaxPreps National Coach of the Year for all sports in 2014, as well as ESPN National Coach of the Year in 1987.
DICK MOTTA [Coach] – Motta had coaching success at all levels of the game – starting at the junior college level in 1954. Motta went on to be named NBA Coach of the Year in 1971 and led the Washington Bullets to the 1978 NBA championship. His résumé also includes two Big Sky regular-season titles at Weber State and a state high school championship in Grace, Idaho. During his NBA career, Motta coached five franchises – the Bullets, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets – and ranks ninth in league history in regular-season games coached and 14th in wins. He received the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award from the NBA Coaches Association in 2015 and was inducted into the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame in 2024.
DOC RIVERS [Coach] – Rivers has amassed over 1,175 wins in 27 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Orlando Magic (1999-2003), Boston Celtics (2004-13), Los Angeles Clippers (2013-20), Philadelphia 76ers (2020-23), and Milwaukee Bucks (2023-present). He led the Celtics to a pair of NBA Finals appearances, winning the championship in 2008, and was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2000. A former NBA All-Star point guard during his 13-year playing career, Rivers recently moved into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time coaching wins list, passing George Karl, while his 114 playoff victories rank fourth all-time.
KELVIN SAMPSON [Coach] – A coach with more than 800 career victories, Sampson began his head coaching career at NAIA Montana Tech and has built a résumé that includes stops at Washington State, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Houston. At Oklahoma, he led the Sooners to the 2002 Final Four, and at Houston he guided the Cougars to two more Final Four appearances (2021, ‘25). In November, he became the 17th men’s basketball coach (fourth active) to reach 800 career wins. Known for emphasis on defense and player development, Sampson is a two-time AP Coach of the Year (1995, 2024) and has earned multiple conference regular-season and postseason championships.
AMAR’E STOUDEMIRE [Player] – A six-time NBA All-Star (2005, ‘07-11) and 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year, Stoudemire averaged 21.4 points and 8.3 rebounds during his first eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns (2002-10) before signing with the New York Knicks (2010-15). The ninth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft directly out of high school, Stoudemire earned five All-NBA selections and was a key figure in Phoenix’s “Seven Seconds or Less” era. He successfully returned from microfracture knee surgery that limited him to three games in 2005-06 and averaged over 20 points and 8 rebounds in each of the next three seasons, including a career-high 25.2 points in 2007-08. Stoudemire finished his 14-year NBA career (2002-16) averaging 18.9 points and 7.8 rebounds.
JERRY WELSH [Coach] – Welsh compiled a 494-141 record over 22 seasons as a head coach at SUNY Potsdam (1968-91), where he guided the Bears to the 1981 NCAA Division III national championship and three Final Four appearances (1979, ‘81, ‘86). Named the NABC Division III Coach of the Year in 1981 following his title run, Welsh built a dominant program at Potsdam. His teams either won or shared the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) regular-season title in each of his final 15 seasons. From 1985 to 1987, SUNY Potsdam set a Division III record with 60 consecutive victories and went a dominant 254-13 at home. Welsh then went on to coach at Iona University for four seasons.
BUCK WILLIAMS [Player] – A three-time NBA All-Star (1982-83, ’86), Williams ranks third in NBA history in offensive rebounds (4,526) and 16th in total rebounds (13,017). He earned four NBA All-Defensive Team honors, was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team, and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting in 1982. The third overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft following his All-American career at Maryland, Williams led the NBA in offensive rebounds in 1983-84 (355) and played in all 82 games in a season four times. Williams spent the first eight seasons of his 17-year career with the New Jersey Nets (1981-89) before being traded to Portland, where he helped lead the Trail Blazers to NBA Finals appearances in 1990 and ‘92.
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<h3>Women’s Committee Finalists:</h3>
1996 UNITED STATES WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM – The 1996 United States Women’s National Team captured the gold medal at the Atlanta Games, finishing with an undefeated 8-0 record and an average margin of victory of more than 30 points. Coached by Tara VanDerveer, the team featured a roster that included future Hall of Famers Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Dawn Staley, Teresa Edwards, Rebecca Lobo, and Katrina McClain. The squad’s dominant performance helped elevate the global profile of women’s basketball and contributed to the launch of the WNBA later that year.
JENNIFER AZZI [Player] – The 1990 Naismith College Player of the Year and Wade Trophy recipient, Azzi led Stanford to the 1990 NCAA national championship and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. She also excelled on the international stage, winning a gold medal in the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1990 and ’98 FIBA World Championships and playing four seasons abroad. Following her professional career overseas, Azzi co-founded the short-lived American Basketball League (ABL) before embarking on a five-year stint in the WNBA (1999-2003). In 2021, Azzi was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
ELENA DELLE DONNE [Player] – A two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player (2015, ‘19), Delle Donne starred for the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics and led Washington to its first WNBA championship in 2019. Delle Donne, who was named to the WNBA’s 25th Anniversary Team in 2021, was a seven-time All-Star and four-time All-WNBA First Team selection, and was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Year in 2013. A two-time First-Team All-American at the University of Delaware, Delle Donne was selected second overall in the 2013 WNBA Draft and won an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. team at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
CHAMIQUE HOLDSCLAW [Player] – A six-time WNBA All-Star (1999-03, ‘05), Holdsclaw was the first overall pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft after leading Tennessee to three consecutive NCAA national championships (1996-98). The 1999 Rookie of the Year and 2002 scoring champion averaged 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds over her 11-year WNBA career with the Washington Mystics (1999-04), Los Angeles Sparks (‘05-07), Atlanta Dream (‘09), and San Antonio Silver Stars (‘10). Holdsclaw, who won an Olympic gold medal in 2000, was a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year (1998, ‘99) and finished as the SEC’s all-time leading scorer. She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
CANDACE PARKER [Player] – One of the most accomplished players in women’s basketball history, Parker is a three-time WNBA champion (2016, ‘21, ‘23) and two-time league MVP (2008, ‘13), earning Finals MVP honors in 2016. She is the only player in WNBA history to be named Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season (2008) and was also recognized as the league’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2020. A seven-time WNBA All-Star and All-WNBA First Team selection, Parker starred collegiately at Tennessee, winning two NCAA national championships (2007-08), and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, ‘12).
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<h3>Women’s Veterans Committee Finalists:</h3>
MOLLY BOLIN-KAZMER [Player] – A pioneering figure in women’s professional basketball, Bolin-Kazmer was the first player signed in Women’s Professional Basketball League (WBL) history and became known as “Machine Gun” Molly for her prolific scoring ability. She led the Iowa Cornets to back-to-back WBL championship appearances (1979, 1980), set a single-game scoring record with 55 points on March 2, 1980, and earned the league’s co-MVP honors with Hall of Famer Ann Meyers (Drysdale) in 1980. Bolin-Kazmer averaged 32.8 points in 1980-81, the highest professional scoring average ever by a woman at that time. She was inducted into the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Grand View College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.
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<h3>International Committee Finalist:</h3>
DUŠAN IVKOVIĆ [Coach] – A former Serbian professional basketball player, Ivković’s coaching career spanned six decades and earned a number of prestigious honors, including being named one of the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors in 2008, a EuroLeague Basketball Legend in 2017, and being inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2017. He won two EuroLeague championships (1997, 2012) and led the Yugoslavia national team to an Olympic silver medal in 1988 and to a FIBA World Championship title in 1990. Ivković coached legendary European clubs including Partizan Belgrade, Olympiacos, and Real Madrid, winning multiple European championships, and coached a number of players who became NBA stars, including Dražen Petrović, Vlade Divac, and Predrag Stojaković.
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<h3>Contributor Committee Finalists:</h3>
TAL BRODY – Brody, a basketball ambassador across the globe for more than 50 years, led Maccabi Tel Aviv to the 1977 FIBA European Champions Cup, marking the first time an Israeli team had won Europe’s top club competition. A University of Illinois All-American in 1965, he was selected 12th overall in that year’s NBA Draft by the Baltimore Bullets but opted to play in Israel. There, he made history as the country’s first athlete to receive the Israel Prize, its highest civilian honor, in 1979. His No. 6 jersey was retired by Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he won 10 Israeli League titles and six State Cups. He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1996, the U.S. Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2011, and the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame in 2020.
MIKE D’ANTONI – An important figure in the evolution of modern basketball, D’Antoni influenced the game through innovation via his up-tempo, space-and-pace philosophy that helped redefine offensive strategy, emphasizing ball movement, shooting and efficiency and shaping the analytics-driven era of the sport. D’Antoni’s impact spans continents, having coached professionally in Italy for eight seasons before bringing his ideas to the NBA, where he amassed nearly 1,200 career wins. He was named NBA Coach of the Year twice (2005, ‘17), served as an assistant coach for the gold medal-winning 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, and was recognized as one of the 50 Greatest Contributors in EuroLeague history in 2008.
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<h3>Veterans Committee Finalist:</h3>
MARQUES JOHNSON [Player] – A five-time NBA All-Star (1979-81, ’83, ’86) and three-time All-NBA selection, including first-team accolades in 1978-79, Johnson averaged 20.1 points and 7.0 rebounds during his 11-year NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks (1977-84), Los Angeles Clippers (1984-87), and Golden State Warriors (1989-90). Selected third overall in the 1977 NBA Draft, Johnson played a key role in leading UCLA to the 1975 NCAA national championship under Hall of Fame coach John Wooden. Credited with pioneering the “point forward” role, Johnson helped the Bruins to a 98-10 record during his collegiate career and won the inaugural John Wooden Award in 1977. The Bucks retired his No. 8 jersey in 2019.

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Finalists

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The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF), the sole institution dedicated to women’s basketball, has officially announced its Class of 2026. This organization honors both national and international contributors to the women’s game.
“We are honored to pay tribute to eight distinguished legends of this exceptional sport,” said WBHOF President Dana Hart. “They exemplify the highest standards in women’s basketball and have made substantial contributions to the sport, along with shaping the game’s historical trajectory.”
The class includes four players: Delaware and Chicago Sky legend, Elena Delle Donne; University of Tennessee and WNBA great, Candace Parker; international players, Isabelle Fijalkowski and Amaya Valdemoro. 
Longtime WNBA and Team USA coach, Cheryl Reeve; 36-year Kirkwood Community College head coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer, Kim Muhl.
The class is completed with Doris Burke, a contributor for her work at ESPN as an analyst for women’s basketball and a multi-year First-team All-ACC recipient, and Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, a posthumous Veteran honoree. 
The Tennessee Theatre will host the induction ceremony on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Each Inductee is awarded the Berenson Trophy, sponsored by Smith College, and named in honor of notable Smith College coach Senda Berenson, who is recognized as the “Mother of Women’s Basketball.”  Each Inductee will also be presented with a WBHOF Ring, presented by Baron Championship Rings.
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s mission is to honor the sport’s history, celebrate current achievements, and promote future advancements in the game of women’s basketball.

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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Announces the 2026 Inductees

WASHINGTON, DC – WNBA Champion and two-time Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne has announced her retirement. She was part of the celebrated 2013 WNBA Draft class and was selected with the second overall pick by the Chicago Sky. Washington acquired Delle Donne before the 2017 WNBA season and by 2019, she led the team to its first Championship in franchise history. Delle Donne will now step away from the court but will stay close to the game. She’ll serve as a special advisor to Monumental Basketball.
“After much thought, conversations with family, and soul searching I have finally come to the decision to walk away from playing basketball,” announced Delle Donne. “It was amazing to look back on all the special teammates, friends, executives, sponsors, staff and most importantly the incredible fans that have accompanied me on this journey. Thankful does not begin to describe how I am now feeling. This game has given me so much and I am excited to be able to continue to compete and partake in the pursuit of winning, albeit in a different role with Monumental Basketball.”
In a career spanning 10 seasons, Delle Donne established her greatness by becoming the first player to earn MVP honors with two different franchises (Chicago Sky; 2015, Washington Mystics; 2019). In 2021, she was named to the WNBA’s 25 greatest and most influential players in league history as part of the WNBA’s 25th anniversary celebration. Additionally, she was a member of Team USA that captured gold during the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
“Elena Delle Donne has been a transformative force for the Washington Mystics and women’s basketball,” said Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment Chairman and CEO Ted Leonsis. “A champion and MVP on and off the court, her legacy as a player, leader, and ambassador will leave a permanent mark on the game, and on generations of young women, for years to come. We’ll miss her on the court. But we’re glad she’ll still be with us, shaping the next chapter for Monumental Basketball and all we’re building. Elena’s impact has been immeasurable, and we’re eager to see how she’ll keep pushing the game, just in a different way.”
A seven-time All-Star, Delle Donne set numerous milestones throughout her career. In the 2019 season, she became the first WNBA player to join the exclusive 50-40-90 club, a feat that still stands today. While leading the Mystics to their championship season, she helped the team set several franchise and, at that time, WNBA records: highest points per game average in franchise history (89.3), highest free throw percentage in a season in WNBA history (87.5), and most assists per game (21.9) in WNBA history.
“One of the greatest players of all time, and one of only two named Most Valuable Player for two different franchises. Elena knows what individual greatness and team success look like,” stated Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger. “She understands winning, and she knows how to elevate athletes, a team, and an organization.  We are so fortunate that Elena wants to spend part of her next chapter giving back to basketball, contributing to the development and achievements of our program, and continuing to enrich our community. Congratulations to Elena on an extraordinary playing career, thank you for serving as a role model to so many, and welcome home!”
From 2013 to 2023, Delle Donne was named to both the 2013 All-Rookie First Team and 2013 All-WNBA Second Team, along with four All-WNBA First Team selections (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). She holds career averages of 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. Considered one of the best free throw shooters in basketball, Delle Donne finished her career with a free throw shooting percentage of 93.7% throughout her career.
The Delaware native attended the University of Delaware where she was a two-time AP All-America.

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Career Highlights
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<li>Named the 2015 WNBA MVP</li>
<li>Received the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award two years in a row (2014, 2015)</li>
<li>Three-time WNBA All-Star starter (2013, 2014, 2015)</li>
<li>Averaged career-bests 23.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg and 2.0 bpg in 2015</li>
<li>Received the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award in July 2015</li>
<li>Recorded career-high 45 points, including a career-best 19-19 from the free throw line, and career-high six blocks against Atlanta on June 24</li>
<li>Voted All-WNBA Second Team (2014) and All-WNBA First Team (2015)</li>
<li>Scored a season-high 32 points in an overtime win vs. Minnesota on August 11th, setting the Sky franchise record for most points by a rookie in a single game</li>
<li>Set a Sky franchise record for most free throws made in a season by a rookie (97)</li>
<li>Awarded the WNBA Rookie of the Month four times in 2013 (June, July, August and September) and was named the 2013 WNBA Rookie of the Year</li>
<li>Became the first WNBA player to join the exclusive 50/40/90 club</li>
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Professional: Has appeared in 190 career games (183 starts) with Chicago and Washington&#8230; Named the 2015, 2019 WNBA MVP&#8230; Led the Mystics to the franchise’s first WNBA Championship… Became the first WNBA player to join the exclusive 50/40/90 club… All-WNBA First Team for the second consecutive season (2018, 2019)…Received the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award two years in a row (2014, 2015)&#8230;Four-time WNBA All-Star starter (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019)&#8230;Averaged career-bests 23.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg and 2.0 bpg in 2015&#8230;Received the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award in July 2015&#8230;Recorded career-high 45 points, including a career-best 19-19 from the free throw line, and career-high six blocks against Atlanta on June 24&#8230;Voted All-WNBA First Team (2015, 2018)&#8230; Scored a season-high 32 points in an overtime win vs. Minnesota on August 11th, setting the Sky franchise record for most points by a rookie in a single game&#8230;Set a Sky franchise record for most free throws made in a season by a rookie (157)&#8230;Named the 2013 WNBA Rookie of the Year&#8230; Was named East Player of the Month in June and August (2018)… Received East Player of the Week recognition four times, the most by any Eastern Conference player (2018)…Was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week seven times (2019), the most of any WNBA player…Was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month during the 2019 season all three consecutive months (June-August).
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WNBA Career
2023: Started in all 23 games played…Averaged 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game…Shot 48.5% from the field, 39.3% from three-point range, and 93.8% from the free throw line…Scored in double figures in 20 of 23 games…Recorded two double-doubles…Scored 20+ points on eight occasions…Logged a season-high 31 points on 6/30 vs. Atlanta…Led the team in scoring and led the league free throw percentage…Missed nine games due to ankle and hip injuries…Helped lead the Mystics to a playoff berth.
2022: Started in all 25 games played…Averaged a team-high 17.2 points along with 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game…Shot .480 from the field, 36.8% from three-point range and 91.3 %from the free throw line…Scored 15+ points in 17 games and 20+ points in nine games…Recorded five double-doubles…Scored a season-high 26 points at Indiana on 7/6 and 7/12…Led the Mystics to a 18-7 record in games she played…Sat out several games as part of a load management plan following back surgery…Ranked 3rd in the WNBA in free throw percentage and 4th in player efficiency.
2021: Appeared in only three games (all starts) due to recovery from back surgery…Averaged 13.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 17.3 minutes per game…Shot 48.1% from the field, Scored a season-high 18 points on 8/24 vs. Los Angeles…Returned to game action for the first time since the 2019 WNBA Finals.
2020: Opted out of the 2020 WNBA season.
 
2019: Averaged 19.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 31 games (all starts), tying the most games she has played in a season since 2015… Shot a career-best .515 from the field, .430 from three-point range and .974 from the charity stripe…Led the team in points and rebounds… Totaled nine double-doubles on the season… Score 20+ points on 15 occasions…Scored a season-high 30 points at New York on 9/3…Became the first WNBA player to join the exclusive 50/40/90 club. Ranked top 10 during the 2019 season in points (second), rebounds (fifth), three-point percentage (fourth), field goal percentage (seventh) and free throw percentage (first)… Was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week seven times (2019), the most of any WNBA player…Was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month during the 2019 season all three consecutive months (June-August).
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2018: Started in 29 games… Led the team in points (20.7), rebounds (7.2) and blocks (1.4) per game… Shot .488 from the field and .405 from three-point territory, one of two Mystics to post shooting averages of .400 in FG% and 3P%… Shot .475 or better from the field for the third consecutive season…Averaged a career-best 2.3 assists per game…Scored 15+ points on 21 occasions, 20+ points on 18 occasions and 30+ points five times… Scored a season-high 36 points on 6/13 at Connecticut… Recorded a double-double on eight occasions&#8230; Was named East Player of the Month in June and August… Received East Player of the Week recognition four times, the most by any Eastern Conference player.
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2017: Started in 25 out of 25 games played…led team in minutes per game (30.3)…also led team in points per game (19.7)…scored 10+ points in 10 games and 20+ points in 13 games…scored a season high 37 points against Seattle on 9/1, including setting a career high in three-pointers made (6)…second on team in rebounds per game (6.8), including a career high 16 boards against Connecticut on 8/29…recorded five double-doubles…averaged 1.4 blocks per game…averaged careers highs in free throw percentage (.953) and field goal percentage (.494).
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2016: Started in 28 out of 28 games played&#8230;led team in points per game (21.5), tied with Tina Charles for first in the league&#8230;led team in minutes per game (33.1), fourth in the league&#8230;scored 10+ points in 26 games and 20+ points in 14 games&#8230;recorded three double-doubles&#8230;led team in points in 19 contests&#8230;led the team in rebounds per game (7.0), ranked 11th in the league&#8230;ranked fifth in the league for blocks per game (1.5)&#8230;averaged career highs in field goal percentage (48.5) and assists per game (1.9)&#8230;recorded a career in field goals made (14) against Seattle on 7/17&#8230;averaged .485 in field goals, .426 from three-point range (third in the league) and .935 from the free throw line (second in the league)&#8230;scored 601 total points this season, ranking sixth among the league.
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2015:Was named the 2015 WNBA Most Valuable Player…Started in all 31 games played…Averaged a league-best 23.4 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game…Led the WNBA in free throw percentage (.950)…Recorded the highest player efficiency rating in the WNBA (35.750)…Tallied 31 points, eight rebounds and four blocks in first game of the season…Scored 40 points and grabbed nine rebounds versus Tulsa (6/6)…Logged career-highs 45 points and six blocks against Atlanta (6/24)…Broke a WNBA record she set in 2014 for most free throws made in a game without a miss with 19 (6/24)…Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week five times…Earned Eastern Conference Player of the Month Award in June…Recorded 10 double-doubles…Scored more than 30 points in four games…Ranked third in blocks per game (2.06) and in rebounds per game…Scored 33 points and grabbed eight rebounds versus Phoenix (8/9)… Scored her 1500th career point against Seattle (9/6)…Broke franchise records in most consecutive free throws made without a miss (54) and most free throws attempted in a single season (218)…Finished the season as the Sky’s all-time single season scoring leader with 725 points.. Became the sixth player in WNBA history to make 200 free throws in a season…Top player in the league to make more than 200 free throws (207) with the least amount of misses (11)…Became only the fifth player in WNBA history to score 40+ points in two or more games in her career…Is the fourth player in WNBA history with two games of 40 or more points in the same season…Shattered the WNBA mark for most points through the first seven games of a season with a total of 221 points…Received the most All-Star votes in the Eastern Conference for the second consecutive season and the most of all players for the second time in three years…Was named to the All-WNBA First Team…Awarded the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award in July.
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2014: Averaged 17.9 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while posting a .933 free throw percentage…Played in 16 regular season games due to the effects of Lyme Disease, but returned to play in all nine playoff games…2014 WNBA All-Star selection, second of career… Scored 20-plus points in four straight games to open the 2014 season…Named the WNBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for May 16 through May 25… Named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month in May…Set career-high 16 rebounds against Los Angeles (6/6)…Set the WNBA record for the most free throws made without a miss in a single game with 16 (6/6)…Finished second in WNBA in FT percentage at .933 (minimum two free throws attempted per game).
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2013: Named 2013 Rookie of the Year…Started in 31 games…Had the best debut for a Sky rookie in franchise history recording 22 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, putting her third in WNBA history in points scored in a rookie debut…Recorded her first career double-double against Seattle with 12 points and 12 rebounds (7/2)… She was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for June 24 through June 30 and July 1 through July 7…Was named WNBA Rookie of the Month in June, July, August and September… Became the first rookie in WNBA history to win the All-Star vote…Set a franchise record with 97 free throws made as a rookie…She set a franchise record for most blocks in a rookie season (54)…Scored 20+ points 13 times, which tied her for sixth all-time WNBA rookies…Finished the season with the second-highest free throw percentage (.929).
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Playoffs
2017: Started in all five playoff contests…averaged 20 points per game and scored in double digits in all five games…posted two double-doubles, scoring 25 points along with 11 rebounds in their first round single elimination victory over Dallas on 9/6 and 19 points along with 10 rebounds in their second round single elimination victory over New York on 9/10…averaged 8.0 rebounds per game…
2015: Recorded a double-double 14 points and 11 rebounds in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals (9/17)…Set the franchise record for most points scored in a playoff game and playoff career high with 40 points against Indiana (9/21)…Connected on 15-of-22 shots from the field versus Indiana (9/21)…Averaged 21.7 points and 6.3 rebounds during the postseason.
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2014: Averaged 16.8 points in the playoffs…Made 9-of-16 field goals and scored 21 points against Atlanta in Game 1 (8/22)…Went a perfect 22-for-22 from the free throw line in Games 2 and 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Atlanta…Scored 34 points at Atlanta, including 17 in the 4th quarter, to lead the Sky to a Game 3 win in the Eastern Conference Semifinals (8/26)…Recorded 22 points in 28 minutes versus Phoenix in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals (9/9).
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2013: Averaged 15.0 points in two games…Scored 20 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals (9/20)…Connected on 8-of-8 free throws (9/20)…
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College: Attended University of Delaware…Consensus First Team All-American and National Player of the Year candidate in her junior and senior seasons…First UD player to be named an All-American…2013 recipient of Senior CLASS Award and Honda Award…Four-time All-CAA First Team selection…Three-time CAA Player of the Year…UD’s all-time leading scorer for men’s and women’s basketball…Also, school leader in field goals made, three point field goal percentage, and blocks…Averaged 26 points (2nd in nation) and 8.5 rebounds per game as a senior…Led the nation in scoring with 28.1 points per game as a junior…Scored 54 points against James Madison on February 18, 2010 the highest point total of any player in women’s college basketball that season…In the 2013 NCAA tournament, she became ninth player in women’s NCAA history to score over 3,000 career points…Second fastest to reach 1,000 points in NCAA history (38 games)…3,039 career points are fifth most in women’s NCAA history.
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Personal: Born September 5, 1989 in Wilmington, Delaware…Daughter of Ernest and Joan Delle Donne…Has an older brother, Gene, and sister, Lizzie…Attended high school at Ursuline Academy where she was three-time Gatorade Player of Year in state of Delaware.
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Career Transactions: Signed by the Washington Mystics on February 1, 2017…Selected in the first round (2nd overall) in the 2013 WNBA Draft by Chicago…

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