Elena Delle Donne
Taken second overall out of University of Delaware, Elena Delle Donne played for the Chicago Sky from 2013 through 2016.
Stats updated September 28, 2026. Full Court Buckets gathers its own game data and verifies it.
Career
Career summary
Taken second overall out of University of Delaware, Elena Delle Donne played for the Chicago Sky from 2013 through 2016.
She represented the United States at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
She peaked with the Chicago Sky in 2015, averaging 23.4 points and 8.4 rebounds over 31 games.
She went on to play for the Washington Mystics through 2023.
Sources: Full Court Buckets season logs; Basketball-Reference.
The numbers
Season-by-season stats
Regular season
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington Mystics | 23 | 27.5 | 16.7 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 48.5 | 39.3 | 93.8 |
| 2022 | Washington Mystics | 25 | 27.8 | 17.2 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 48.0 | 36.8 | 91.3 |
| 2021 | Washington Mystics | 3 | 17.3 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 48.1 | 60.0 | 100.0 |
| 2019 | Washington Mystics | 31 | 29.1 | 19.5 | 8.3 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 51.5 | 43.0 | 97.4 |
| 2018 | Washington Mystics | 29 | 32.2 | 20.7 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 48.8 | 40.5 | 88.7 |
| 2017 | Washington Mystics | 25 | 30.3 | 19.7 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 49.4 | 38.8 | 95.3 |
| 2016 | Chicago Sky | 28 | 33.1 | 21.5 | 7.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 48.5 | 42.6 | 93.5 |
| 2015 | Chicago Sky | 31 | 33.3 | 23.4 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 46.0 | 31.3 | 95.0 |
| 2014 | Chicago Sky | 16 | 25.5 | 17.9 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 42.9 | 36.4 | 93.3 |
| 2013 | Chicago Sky | 30 | 31.4 | 18.1 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 42.6 | 43.8 | 92.9 |
Playoffs
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington Mystics | 2 | 36.5 | 11.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 32.1 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| 2022 | Washington Mystics | 2 | 33.0 | 19.0 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 51.6 | 11.1 | 100.0 |
| 2019 | Washington Mystics | 9 | 30.2 | 16.9 | 6.6 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 50.4 | 39.4 | 88.5 |
| 2018 | Washington Mystics | 8 | 34.5 | 19.6 | 9.5 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 45.3 | 34.6 | 100.0 |
| 2017 | Washington Mystics | 5 | 34.8 | 20.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 44.9 | 44.4 | 95.7 |
| 2015 | Chicago Sky | 3 | 36.3 | 21.7 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 50.0 | 43.8 | 100.0 |
| 2014 | Chicago Sky | 9 | 30.9 | 16.8 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 48.2 | 37.9 | 91.9 |
| 2013 | Chicago Sky | 2 | 31.5 | 15.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 38.1 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
No records for this selection.
Team records
Teams and years
- 2023Washington Mystics
- 2022Washington Mystics
- 2021Washington Mystics
- 2019Washington Mystics
- 2018Washington Mystics
- 2017Washington Mystics
- 2016Chicago Sky
- 2015Chicago Sky
- 2014Chicago Sky
- 2013Chicago Sky
Player FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are Elena Delle Donne's stats?
In the 2023 regular season, Elena Delle Donne averaged 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 23 games for the Washington Mystics.
Is Elena Delle Donne retired?
The WNBA announced that Elena Delle Donne has retired and will serve as a special advisor to Monumental Basketball.
How tall is Elena Delle Donne?
The WNBA lists Elena Delle Donne at 6 feet 5 inches and 187 pounds.
How old is Elena Delle Donne?
The WNBA says Elena Delle Donne was born September 5, 1989, in Wilmington, Delaware.
Where did Elena Delle Donne play college basketball?
The WNBA lists Elena Delle Donne's college as the University of Delaware.
What team does Elena Delle Donne play for?
Elena Delle Donne is not on a current WNBA roster. The WNBA says the Chicago Sky selected her second overall in the 2013 draft and that she signed with the Washington Mystics on February 1, 2017.
What position does Elena Delle Donne play?
The WNBA lists Elena Delle Donne as a forward-guard.
What awards has Elena Delle Donne won?
The WNBA said Elena Delle Donne won MVP in 2015 with the Chicago Sky and in 2019 with the Washington Mystics, and that she led the Mystics to the 2019 championship. The retirement announcement says she won Olympic gold with Team USA in 2016, was a seven-time All-Star, and in 2019 became the first WNBA player in the 50-40-90 club. The WNBA bio also lists her as the 2013 Rookie of the Year.
Is Elena Delle Donne married?
Page Six reported that Elena Delle Donne married Amanda Clifton on November 3, 2017. The Washington Post also reported the November 3 wedding.
Who is in Elena Delle Donne's family?
The WNBA says Elena Delle Donne's parents are Ernest and Joan Delle Donne, and that she has an older brother, Gene, and a sister, Lizzie.
How many years has Elena Delle Donne been in the WNBA?
Elena Delle Donne played 10 regular seasons: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Which teams has Elena Delle Donne played for?
Elena Delle Donne has played for the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics.