Elena Delle Donne's talents have never been in doubt.
A McDonald's All-American coming out of high school, Geno Auriemma and UConn came calling, landing the highly-coveted recruit.
After just a few days in Connecticut, however, Delle Donne returned home to Delaware, reuniting with her older sister, Lizzie, who suffers from cerebral palsy and is also blind and deaf.
Delle Donne eventually made her way back to the court at the University of Delaware and led the the Blue Hens to their first-ever NCAA tournament wins, prior to being selected as the No. 2 pick of the WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.
At 6-foot-5, Delle Donne's superior ball-handling ability, three-point range and post-up moves represent a unique challenge for WNBA defenses.
From what I have seen and read, here is a gal that your kids could look up to, respect and admire. If they need a hero, here is one for them to consider. She and Jenny Finch are two I really admire.
