Jessica Davenport

Jessica Davenport

Personal information
Born	June 24, 1985
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Independence (Columbus, Ohio)
College	Ohio State (2003–2007)
WNBA draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the New York Liberty
Playing career	2007–present
Position	Center
Career history
2007–2008	New York Liberty
2009–2013	Indiana Fever
Stats at WNBA.com
Medals Women's Basketball Representing USA World University Games 2005 Izmir, Turkey Team Competition

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.

High school

Davenport played for Independence High School in Columbus, Ohio, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2003 WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored eight points.^[1]

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.

Ohio State statistics

Source^[2]

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

Year	Team	GP	Points	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2003-04	Ohio State	31	389	62.2	-	65.4	5.7	1.0	0.6	2.6	12.5
2004-05	Ohio State	35	677	58.7	25.0	77.2	9.3	1.6	0.8	3.3	19.3
2005-06	Ohio State	32	598	61.8	53.8	74.2	8.9	1.8	0.6	3.1	18.7
2006-07	Ohio State	32	639	59.7	11.1	79.2	9.6	2.5	0.8	2.8	20.0
Career	Ohio State	130	2303	60.4	34.6	75.0	8.4	1.7	0.7	3.0	17.7

USA Basketball

Davenport was a member of the United States women's national basketball team in 2005 and 2006, while at Ohio state, and in 2007 and 2008 while on the New York Liberty team.^[3] 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.^[4] 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.^[5] 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.^[6]

Professional

Davenport was drafted second overall by the San Antonio Silver Stars 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.^[7]

Davenport has expressed a desire to pursue a career in marketing at the conclusion of her basketball career.

Notes

1. "WBCA High School All-America Game Box Scores". Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Retrieved 29 Jun 2014.
2. "Women's Basketball Player stats". NCAA. Retrieved 23 Sep 2015.
3. "All-Time USA Basketball Women's Roster". USA Basketball. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
4. "TWENTY-SECOND WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES – 2005". USA Basketball. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
5. "Australia, France, Hungary, Poland March 1 – April 13, 2006". USA Basketball. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
6. "2007–08 USA Basketball Women's National Team". USA Basketball. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
7. "2009 WNBA Transactions". Retrieved 2009-06-19.

External links

• Jessica Davenport Player Profile from The Ohio State University website