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 an American former professional basketball player. She played as a forward. Jocelyn was a top player in college. She then joined the WNBA. She was picked ninth overall in the 2003 WNBA draft. This was a big achievement for her.
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Jocelyn's College Basketball Journey
Jocelyn Penn played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks. She played from 1998 to 2003. During her time there, she became a very important player.
Key College Achievements
- She scored a total of 1,939 points in her college career.
- In her final year (2002–03), she scored 716 points. This was her best season.
- She was recognized as an All-American player in 2003. This means she was one of the best college players in the country.
- She was also named First-team All-SEC twice. This happened in 2002 and 2003. The SEC is a very strong college sports league.
Playing in the WNBA
After her successful college career, Jocelyn Penn was drafted into the WNBA. The Charlotte Sting picked her in 2003. She was the ninth player chosen overall.
WNBA Teams and Seasons
- In 2003, she played for the Washington Mystics.
- In 2004, she played for the San Antonio Silver Stars.
- She played in 31 games during her WNBA career.
Notable WNBA Moments
Jocelyn Penn had some amazing scoring games. She once scored over 50 points in a game. At the time, she was the first player in 13 years to have two games with 50+ points in the same season. This showed her incredible scoring talent.
Personal Life
Jocelyn Penn has a twin brother. She also has two older sisters.
