Elena Delle Donne

Delle Donne, one of the most decorated athletes in University of Delaware history, helped elevate the Fightin’ Blue Hens women’s basketball program to national prominence. (University of Delaware)

DELAWARE- University of Delaware alum Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, the organization announced Thursday.

The Wilmington native joins a star-studded class that includes fellow standout players Candace Parker, Isabelle Fijalkowski and Amaya Valdemoro; legendary WNBA and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve; longtime Kirkwood Community College coach Kim Muhl; ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke; and the late Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, who is being honored posthumously.