Elena Delle Donne will play basketball in the First State again.
The WNBA Rookie of the year and former University of Delaware star will be back on the hardwood at UD this May with her professional team the Chicago Sky.
The Sky announced Tuesday it will play a preseason game against the Washington Mystics May 13th at the Bob Carpenter Center.
"We're thrilled to welcome back Elena and her new team the Chicago Sky to the Bob this coming May,” said University of Delaware Athletic Director Eric Ziady in a statement. “We're so proud of Elena's accomplishments both on and off the court this past year at the professional level and know all of Delaware will welcome her back with open arms to the place where she and her teammates had so many memorable moments."
“We’re so appreciative of the opportunity to bring our team to the University of Delaware to prepare for our upcoming season,” said Sky Head Coach & General Manager Pokey Chatman in statement. “The tremendous support of the Delaware faithful was evident throughout Elena’s rookie campaign, so I anticipate a great environment for WNBA on the 13thof May.”
Tickets for the game will go one sale March 17th.
