WNBA Indiana Fever

Shavonte Zellous Returns to Indiana Fever for Friday's Home Game

Published on June 11, 2015 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Indiana Fever News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - Expected to be absent from the WNBA through the length of the upcoming European Championships, June 11-28, Shavonte Zellous will instead return to the Indiana Fever in time for Friday's home game with the Phoenix Mercury.

Zellous, a six-year WNBA veteran and a three-year starter with the Fever, was in the process of becoming a naturalized citizen in Croatia in order to compete for a spot in the 2016 Olympics. Croatia, however, did not complete required paperwork in time for her to play in the upcoming tournament. Therefore, Zellous will not participate with Croatia, and will return to the Fever.

Zellous has been removed from the suspended list and, in a corresponding roster move, Briana Butler has been waived.

A WNBA playoff participant in 10 straight seasons and 11 times since 2002, the Indiana Fever have reached at least the conference finals seven times in the past 10 years - including WNBA Finals appearances in 2009 and 2012. Just two seasons ago, Indiana capped the 2012 campaign as the champions of women's basketball, beating the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. The Fever battle the Phoenix Mercury as part of Diversity Night on Friday, June 12 (7:00 p.m.), and Indiana hosts the Chicago Sky for Lauren Hill Tribute Day on Sunday, June 14 (1:00 p.m.). For 2015 season ticket information, visit FeverBasketball.com or call (317) 917-2528.

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