Elena Tsineke

Elena Tsineke (; born July 11, 1999, in Thessaloniki, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player who competes as a combo guard. She is best known for her tenure at the University of South Florida (USF), where she became one of the program's most decorated players, and for being selected as the 20th overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. She represented the Greek national team from 2017 to 2025. Early life and background Elena Tsineke was born on July 11, 1999, in Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city. Poland – ENEA Gorzów (2023–2025) Tsineke subsequently signed with PolskaStrefaInwestycji ENEA AJP Gorzów Wielkopolski in Poland's top women's basketball division. She became one of the team's focal points, earning recognition as the Polish Cup MVP and establishing herself as a consistent offensive force. 2025 Las Vegas Aces training camp On February 17, 2025, Tsineke signed a training camp contract with the Las Vegas Aces. Return to Greece – Athinaikos AS Vournas Following her release from the Aces, Tsineke returned to Greece, signing with Athinaikos AS Vournas in the Greek A1 league, the top tier of Greek women's basketball. Career statistics

Polish Women's Basketball League (PLKK) Season Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG PPG 2023–24 ENEA Gorzów — — — — — 4.7 5.3 17.9 2024–25 ENEA Gorzów 22 — 53.4 39.7 81.1 3.0 4.6 17.0 2025–present Athinaikos AS Vournas — — — — — — — — EuroCup Women Season Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG PPG 2023–24 ENEA Gorzów 10 34.8 46.2 32.7 65.5 3.3 5.6 17.9 2024–25 ENEA Gorzów 8 29.0 57.6 35.7 81.8 2.8 5.1 15.5 WNBA: No regular season appearances recorded (Washington Mystics 2023, Las Vegas Aces 2025 — training camp only). International career Tsineke represented the Greek national women's basketball team from 2017 to 2025, competing across multiple FIBA competitions. Her international career spanned both her college and professional years, cementing her role as one of Greece's premier guards during the period. Playing style Described as a "new-age combo guard," Tsineke is characterized by her aggressive play in the pick-and-roll, three-point shooting efficiency, and relentless full-court defensive pressure. She excels at creating off the dribble and has demonstrated an ability to facilitate as a playmaker, as evidenced by her 11-assist performance in the 2024–25 EuroCup. Her free-throw shooting has been consistently elite throughout her career. She is widely regarded as an underrated prospect due to her limited WNBA opportunities despite strong overseas numbers.