Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer DeWanna Bonner:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: DeWanna Bonner
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 21, 1987
  • Hometown: Fairfield, Alabama, USA
  • Height: 6’4″ (1.93 m)
  • Weight: 143 lbs (65 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7’0″
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 US (women’s)
  • Jersey Number: #24
  • Position: Forward / Guard
  • High School: Fairfield High Preparatory School (Fairfield, Alabama)
  • College: Auburn University (2005–2009)
  • WNBA Draft: Selected 5th overall in the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Mercury (2009–2019)
    • Connecticut Sun (2020–present)
  • Championship Rings: 2 WNBA Championships (2009, 2014 with the Phoenix Mercury)
  • Children: Twin daughters, Cali and Demi (born in 2017)
  • Siblings: She has three siblings, including two sisters, Vin’Centia Dewberry and Erica McCall (a fellow WNBA player).

Player Archetype / Play Style

DeWanna Bonner’s player archetype is that of a long, versatile scoring wing who brings real two-way value through shot creation, length, and lineup flexibility. Defensively, she has operated as a rangy multi-position forward who can bother wings and bigger guards with her reach, contest shots without needing to be an elite leaper, and add value on the glass and in passing lanes. Offensively, Bonner has filled the role of a high-level perimeter and slashing scorer, able to attack closeouts, get to the foul line, score from the mid-range, stretch defenses from deep, and handle enough creation responsibility to keep an offense from becoming predictable. Physically, her 6-foot-4 frame and notably lean build give her unusual length and extension for a wing, helping her play over smaller defenders and cover ground defensively. Her overall play style is smooth, adaptable, and difficult to scheme against, built on length, scoring versatility, veteran craft, and the ability to impact games without fitting into just one rigid offensive or defensive box.

Sources:

WNBA — DeWanna Bonner Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
WNBA — Phoenix Mercury Welcomes Back Two-Time WNBA Champion DeWanna Bonner
Connecticut Sun — Connecticut Sun Welcomes Perennial WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner
ESPN — Ranking the top 25 players in the WNBA for the 2024 season