History of DeWanna Bonner in Timeline
DeWanna Bonner is an American-Macedonian professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. She had a successful college career playing for Auburn University. Bonner was drafted fifth overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2009 WNBA draft and played for them until she was traded to the Sun in 2020. Bonner's career showcases her talent and contributions to professional women's basketball.
1980: Auburn Freshman Led Team in Scoring
In 1980, prior to DeWanna Bonner joining Auburn University, it was the last time a freshman led the team in scoring.
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 as Top Recruit
In 2005, DeWanna Bonner was featured in USA Today as one of the nationwide Top 25 recruits while at Fairfield High School.
2005: Named to SEC All-Freshman Team
In 2005, DeWanna Bonner was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team while at Auburn University.
2006: Joined US Women's Youth Team
In 2006, DeWanna Bonner joined the US women's youth team and won the 2006 FIBA Americas Under-20 Championship for Women.
2009: All-America Honors
In 2009, DeWanna Bonner earned WBCA/State Farm, USBWA, AP and ESPN.com All-America honors and was voted the Alabama Sports Writers Association Amateur Athlete of the Year.
2009: Drafted by Phoenix Mercury
In 2009, DeWanna Bonner was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury with the fifth overall pick of the WNBA draft.
2009: SEC Player of the Year
In 2009, DeWanna Bonner was named SEC Player of the Year and a National Player of the Year finalist. She also broke the Auburn career scoring record and led the SEC in scoring.
2009: WNBA Championship
In 2009, DeWanna Bonner was selected fifth overall in the WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury and won a championship with the team during her rookie season.
September 12, 2014: Second WNBA Championship
On September 12, 2014, DeWanna Bonner won her second WNBA Championship with the Phoenix Mercury.
November 2014: Married Candice Dupree
In November 2014, Bonner married fellow WNBA player and former Mercury teammate Candice Dupree.
April 2017: Pregnancy Announcement
In April 2017, Bonner announced that she was pregnant and would miss the 2017 WNBA season.
July 2017: Birth of Twin Daughters
In July 2017, Bonner gave birth to twin daughters.
2017: Season sat out due to pregnancy
In 2017, DeWanna Bonner sat out the season due to pregnancy.
March 2018: Received Macedonian passport
In March 2018, Bonner received a Macedonian passport and became eligible to play for the North Macedonia national basketball team.
2018: Return to WNBA and All-Star Game
In 2018, DeWanna Bonner returned to the team and was voted into the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game.
February 11, 2020: Trade to the Connecticut Sun
On February 11, 2020, DeWanna Bonner was traded to the Connecticut Sun.
2020: Trade to Connecticut Sun
In 2020, DeWanna Bonner was traded to the Connecticut Sun.
2023: Engagement to Alyssa Thomas
In 2023, Bonner got engaged to former Sun and current Mercury teammate Alyssa Thomas, who proposed during the 2023 All-Star weekend.
February 2, 2025: Signed with Indiana Fever
On February 2, 2025, Bonner signed a one-year contract with the Indiana Fever.
July 8, 2025: Signed with the Phoenix Mercury
On July 8, 2025, Bonner signed with the Phoenix Mercury.
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