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 notable college basketball career at Auburn University before being drafted fifth overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2009 WNBA draft. She was traded to the Sun in 2020.

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August 21, 1987: DeWanna Bonner Born

On August 21, 1987, DeWanna Bonner was born. She is an American-Macedonian professional basketball player.

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2005: College career at Auburn begins

In 2005, DeWanna Bonner began her college career at Auburn University, where she earned a degree in psychology.

2005: Recognition as Top Recruit

In 2005, DeWanna Bonner was featured in USA Today as one of the nationwide Top 25 recruits.

2006: FIBA Americas Championship

In 2006, Bonner joined the US women's youth team, winning the FIBA Americas Under-20 Championship for Women.

2009: SEC Player of the Year

In 2009, Bonner was named SEC Player of the Year and a National Player of the Year finalist. She broke the Auburn career scoring record, finishing with 2,162 points. She led the SEC in scoring and set the Auburn single-season scoring record with 716 points.

2009: All-America Honors

In 2009, DeWanna Bonner received WBCA/State Farm, USBWA, AP, and ESPN.com All-America honors. She was also voted the Alabama Sports Writers Association Amateur Athlete of the Year.

2009: WNBA Draft and Championship

In 2009, DeWanna Bonner was selected fifth overall in the WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury. During her first regular season game with the Mercury, she played 26 minutes and scored 16 points. She also won a championship with the Mercury during her rookie season.

September 12, 2014: Second WNBA Championship

On September 12, 2014, Bonner secured her second WNBA Championship with the Phoenix Mercury, contributing 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in the decisive game.