Star's journey: from hoops to volleyball to hoops

Elena Delle Donne stood alone in the University of Delaware gym, making jumper after jumper. She looked completely at home.

Getting there just took a while.

More than a year ago, the former national high school player of the year abruptly left coach Geno Auriemma and a Connecticut team bound for a perfect season and sixth national championship. Now, after a stint starring in volleyball, she's set to play basketball again.

"I can't wait for the season to start, especially games," Delle Donne said in an interview with The Associated Press. "The last time I was this happy was in high school before the whole recruiting thing started. …