History of DeWanna Bonner in Timeline
DeWanna Bonner is an American-Macedonian professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She had a notable college basketball career at Auburn University before being drafted fifth overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2009 WNBA draft. In 2020, she was traded to the Connecticut Sun. Bonner's career highlights include her time with the Mercury and her subsequent move to the Sun, solidifying her presence in the WNBA.
August 21, 1987: DeWanna Bonner's Birth
On August 21, 1987, DeWanna Bonner was born. She is an American-Macedonian professional basketball player.
2005: Featured in USA Today
During the summer of 2005, DeWanna Bonner was featured in USA Today as one of the top 25 recruits in the nation while at Fairfield High School.
2005: SEC All-Freshman Team
In 2005, DeWanna Bonner was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team while at Auburn University.
2006: FIBA Americas Under-20 Championship
In 2006, DeWanna Bonner joined the youth teams of US basketball, winning the 2006 FIBA Americas Under-20 Championship for Women.
October 9, 2009: WNBA Championship
On October 9, 2009, DeWanna Bonner, as a rookie, scored 13 points, contributing toward the 2009 championship with the Phoenix Mercury.
2009: SEC Player of the Year
In 2009, DeWanna Bonner was named the SEC Player of the Year and a National Player of the Year finalist at Auburn University.
September 12, 2014: Second WNBA Championship
On September 12, 2014, DeWanna Bonner won her second WNBA Championship, scoring 12 points, with 9 rebounds and 3 assists.
November 2014: Marriage to Candice Dupree
In November 2014, DeWanna Bonner married fellow WNBA player Candice Dupree.
April 2017: Pregnancy Confirmation
In April 2017, it was confirmed that DeWanna Bonner was expecting the couple's first child and would miss the 2017 WNBA season.
July 2017: Birth of Twin Daughters
In July 2017, DeWanna Bonner gave birth to twin daughters.
2017: Sat out season due to pregnancy
In 2017, DeWanna Bonner sat out the whole season due to pregnancy.
March 2018: Macedonian Passport
In March 2018, DeWanna Bonner received a Macedonian passport and became eligible to play for the North-Macedonian basketball team.
2018: WNBA All-Star Game selection
In 2018, DeWanna Bonner returned to the team and was voted into the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game.
February 11, 2020: Traded to the Connecticut Sun
On February 11, 2020, DeWanna Bonner was traded to the Connecticut Sun for three first round draft picks.
July 2023: Engagement to Alyssa Thomas
As of July 2023, DeWanna Bonner is now engaged to former Sun teammate Alyssa Thomas.
Feb 2, 2025: Signed with Indiana Fever
On Feb 2, 2025, Bonner signed a 1 year free agent deal with Indiana Fever.
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