Jessica Davenport
Encyclopedia
Jessica Davenport, born June 24, 1985, is a reserve center for the WNBA's Indiana Fever
. She previously played for The Ohio State University
's women's basketball team.
All-American. She participated in the 2003 WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored eight points.
in 2005 and 2006, while at Ohio state, and in 2007 and 2008 while on the New York Liberty
team. Davenport was the third leading scorer on the 2005 World University Games Team
in Izmir, Turkey. She helped the team to a 7–0 record, and a gold medal at the event. Davenport joined the National team in 2006 for the 2006 Opals World Challenge. The team went 4–1. winning all games other than the final against Australia. Davenport was also part of the National team in 2007–08, participating on the Tour of Italy and the Australia Exhibition. The National team was 4–0 on the Tour of Italy and 2–0 at the Australia Exhibition.
in the 2007 WNBA Draft
. Immediately thereafter, Davenport's rights were traded to the New York Liberty
along with the Silver Stars' 2008 first round draft pick in exchange for guard Becky Hammon
and the Liberty's second round pick in 2008. Within the Liberty's first five games, she developed a reputation as a consistent scorer and strong post presence.
Davenport was waived by the Liberty prior to the 2009 season
. She was signed by the Fever as a replacement for the injured Yolanda Griffith
.
Davenport has expressed a desire to pursue a career in marketing at the conclusion of her basketball career.
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
. She previously played for The Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
's women's basketball team.
High school
Davenport played for Independence High School in Columbus, Ohio, where she was named a WBCAWomen's Basketball Coaches Association
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association is an association of coaches of women's basketball teams at all levels.The organization was formed in 1981, with the goal of addressing the needs of women's basketball coaches.The mission of the WBCA is:...
All-American. She participated in the 2003 WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored eight points.
College
Davenport is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds. Noted for her blocking and rebounding ability, she guided Ohio State to a 29–3 season and a number 1 seed in the NCAA tournament in 2005.USA Basketball
Davenport was a member of the United States women's national basketball teamUnited States women's national basketball team
The United States women's national basketball team are the defending Olympic champions in women's basketball. The team is composed of some of the top American players in the WNBA and the women's college game....
in 2005 and 2006, while at Ohio state, and in 2007 and 2008 while on the New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
team. Davenport was the third leading scorer on the 2005 World University Games Team
USA Women’s World University Games Team
The USA Women’s World University Games Team is one of the teams under the auspices of the USA Basketball organization. The Universiade is an international, multi-sport event for university students, generally held every other year since 1959. It is second only to the Olympics in number of...
in Izmir, Turkey. She helped the team to a 7–0 record, and a gold medal at the event. Davenport joined the National team in 2006 for the 2006 Opals World Challenge. The team went 4–1. winning all games other than the final against Australia. Davenport was also part of the National team in 2007–08, participating on the Tour of Italy and the Australia Exhibition. The National team was 4–0 on the Tour of Italy and 2–0 at the Australia Exhibition.
Professional
Davenport was drafted second overall by the San Antonio Silver StarsSan Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
in the 2007 WNBA Draft
2007 WNBA Draft
The 2007 WNBA Draft was the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league....
. Immediately thereafter, Davenport's rights were traded to the New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
along with the Silver Stars' 2008 first round draft pick in exchange for guard Becky Hammon
Becky Hammon
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Hammon is a professional basketball player currently under contract with the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA.-Early life:...
and the Liberty's second round pick in 2008. Within the Liberty's first five games, she developed a reputation as a consistent scorer and strong post presence.
Davenport was waived by the Liberty prior to the 2009 season
2009 WNBA season
The 2009 WNBA Season is the 13th season of the Women's National Basketball Association. It is the first WNBA season ever without a Houston franchise, the Comets having folded in December 2008...
. She was signed by the Fever as a replacement for the injured Yolanda Griffith
Yolanda Griffith
Yolanda Evette Griffith is a former American professional basketball who played in both the ABL, and WNBA. A Former WNBA MVP she is considered one of the greatest rebounders and defensive players in the history of Women's Basketball. She last played in the WNBA as a member of the Indiana Fever...
.
Davenport has expressed a desire to pursue a career in marketing at the conclusion of her basketball career.
External links
- Jessica Davenport Player Profile from The Ohio State UniversityOhio State UniversityThe Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
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