Jocelyn Penn facts for kids
| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1979 Tucker, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Meadowcreek (Norcross, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | South Carolina (1998–2003) |
| NBA Draft | 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Sting | |
| Pro career | 2003–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 2003 | Washington Mystics |
| 2004 | San Antonio Silver Stars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jocelyn Penn (born September 10, 1979) is a former professional basketball player from America. She played in the WNBA for two years, from 2003 to 2004. She was a top player, chosen as the ninth overall pick in the 2003 WNBA draft by the Charlotte Sting. She once scored more than 50 points in a game. She was the first player in 13 years to have two games with 50+ points in the same season!
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Playing in the WNBA
Jocelyn Penn started her WNBA career in 2003 with the Washington Mystics. She played in 30 games during her first season. She averaged nearly 3 points and 2 rebounds per game. She showed great skill in shooting, making almost 40% of her shots.
Moving to San Antonio
In 2004, Jocelyn played for the San Antonio Silver Stars. She played one game for them before ending her professional career. Overall, she played 31 games in the WNBA.
College Basketball Career
Before joining the WNBA, Jocelyn Penn was a star player for the South Carolina Gamecocks in college. She played for them from 1998 to 2003.
College Highlights
- In her first year (1998–99), she scored 13 points per game and grabbed over 6 rebounds.
- She continued to improve, scoring 12.4 points per game in her second year.
- During the 2001–02 season, she averaged 16.4 points per game. She was very accurate, making over 62% of her shots.
- Her best college season was 2002–03. She scored an amazing 23.9 points per game! She also grabbed over 8 rebounds and made almost 4 steals per game.
- By the end of her college career, Jocelyn had scored 1,939 points. She averaged 16.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game over 117 games. She was known for her excellent shooting, making almost 60% of her shots.
Personal Life
Jocelyn Penn has a twin brother. She also has two older sisters.
External links
- WNBA.com: Jocelyn Penn Player Info
- South Carolina Gamecocks bio
