A former University of Delaware basketball standout has achieved one of the sport’s highest honors. Elena Delle Donne will join the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, officials announced this past Saturday from Springfield, Massachusetts.
This recognition marks a historic milestone for the Blue Hens athletic program, as Delle Donne becomes the inaugural Fightin’ Blue Hen to earn induction into basketball’s most prestigious hall of fame.
The announcement establishes Delle Donne’s place among basketball’s elite performers and brings national recognition to the University of Delaware’s women’s basketball program.
