TAMPA (April 10, 2023) – Former University of South Florida women's basketball standouts Elena Tsineke and Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu became the seventh and eighth players in program history to be selected in the WNBA Draft, and the sixth and seventh under Head Coach Jose Fernandez, when they heard their names called on Monday night. Tsineke was chosen by the Washington Mystics in the second round with the 20th overall pick and, seconds later, Fankam Mendjiadeu went with the 21st overall pick to the Seattle Storm.
"I am so grateful for this opportunity," said Tsineke.