Elena Delle Donne

Even in high school, Elena Delle Donne drew recognition on the court. She led teammates at Ursuline Academy to multiple state championship wins and holds the record as the only student to score over 2,000 points.

Her successful collegiate career heralded a second-overall 2013 draft pick by the Chicago Sky. She now plays small forward and shooting guard with the Washington Mystics, earning $224,870 annually. She’s won three gold medals in Olympic and World Cup games.