#21 Jenna McSpadden

5-11, Sophomore

Guard

Austin, Texas

High School: Hyde Park Baptist

High School Coach: Vickie Benson

AT HOFSTRA

2004-05: Played in all 29 games, starting nine...Averaged 5.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game...Ranked second on the team with 39 three-pointers...Ranked eighth in the CAA in three-point field goals made (1.34 per game)...Tallied 14 points, five rebounds and three steals in collegiate debut against Quinnipiac...Scored 11 points and added three steals versus Harvard...Scored 12 points at Virginia Commonwealth...Scored nine points on three three-pointers at St. John's and George Mason...Pulled down six rebounds at George Mason...Averaged 5.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in conference games...Averaged 16.4 minutes per game.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL

Played four years of basketball, three years of volleyball and two years of softball at Hyde Park Baptist High School in Austin, Texas...Also ran track for one year...Named to Small Private Schools All-Texas first team as a junior and senior...Honorable mention all-state as a sophomore...Helped team to a state championship in 2004...All-Tournament team selection as a junior and senior...Private Schools three-point leader as a junior and senior...All-district selection...Team Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore, junior and senior...Earned All-state accolades in volleyball as a junior and senior...District Most Valuable Player in volleyball as a senior...Earned all-district honors in softball...Played for TexasXpress AAU program...Born May 8, 1986...Has one brother...Hobbies include sports, bicycling and swimming...Lists Michael Jordan and David Robinson as her favorite athletes...Also recruited by New Mexico State and the University of Montevallo...Very active in her church...Austin Soup Kitchen volunteer...Undecided major.

JENNA MCSPADDEN'S CAREER STATISTICS (PDF)

Career Highs:

PTS: 14 vs. Quinnipiac, 11-19-04

REBS:  6 at George Mason, 1-6-05

ASTS: 2, several times, most recently at Drexel, 2-20-05

FGM: 5 vs. Quinnipiac, 11-19-04

FGA: 13 vs. Delaware, 1-23-05

3FGM: 4 vs. Quinnipiac, 11-19-04

3FGA: 11 vs. Delaware, 1-23-05

FTM: 4, twice, most recently vs. UNC Wilmington, 2-13-05                                       

FTA: 5, twice, most recently vs. UNC Wilmington, 2-13-05

OR: 4 at George Mason, 1-6-05        

DR: 4 vs. Drexel, 1-27-05

TO: 3, three times, most recently vs. Virginia Commonwealth, 1-30-05

BS: 1, several times, most recently vs. UNC Wilmington, 2-13-05

ST: 3, twice, most recently vs. Harvard, 12-17-04

MIN: 35 vs. Quinnipiac, 11-19-04

1) Why did you choose to come to Hofstra University? 

I think it will be a great experience and something different. I also think the Lord wants me to be here.

2) What kind of legacy do you wish to leave behind at Hofstra University?

I want to leave a good legacy behind, one that includes championships and fun.

3) What is your greatest sports memory?

My greatest sports memory is definitely winning the state championship in high school.

4) What career do you hope to have when your basketball career is over? Why?

I do not know yet. Right now I have a lot of different ideas.

5) What advice would you give to a younger player just learning the game?

My advice to a younger player would be to have fun and do your best always.

6) What player did you pretend to be growing up? Why?

My friend and I would always take turns being Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen because they were the best.

7) Finish these sentences:

I HAVE to answer these questions.                           

I WANT to have fun this year.

I WILL miss my family and friends in Texas.

I CAN do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

I LOVE life.