Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jenny Boucek

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jenny Boucek made an impact.

Jennifer Dawn Boucek is an American basketball coach and former player. She played college basketball for the University of Virginia and professionally for the Cleveland Rockers in the WNBA. She also played for Keflavík in Iceland, where she achieved considerable success, winning both the national championship and the national cup. She was also named the Foreign Player of the Year while in Iceland.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: U.S. Olympic Festival Competitor

In 1993, Boucek competed in the U.S. Olympic Festival.

June 21, 1997: First Game with the Cleveland Rockers

On June 21, 1997, Boucek played her first game with the Cleveland Rockers in a 56 - 76 loss to the Houston Comets, where she recorded 2 points and 2 rebounds.

November 1997: Signed with Keflavík

In November 1997, Boucek signed with Keflavík in the Icelandic top-tier 1. deild kvenna (now named Úrvalsdeild kvenna).

1998: Released from Cleveland Rockers

In 1998, Boucek returned to the Cleveland Rockers but was released prior to the start of the regular season on her own accord due to a torn hamstring.

1999: Assistant Coach for the Washington Mystics

During the 1999 season, Boucek began her coaching career in the WNBA as an assistant with the Washington Mystics.

2000: Assistant Coach for the Miami Sol

In 2000, Boucek joined the Miami Sol as an assistant coach.

2003: Joined Seattle Storm as Assistant Coach

In 2003, Boucek joined the Seattle Storm as an assistant coach.

2004: WNBA Finals Championship with Seattle Storm

In 2004, Boucek helped the Seattle Storm win the WNBA Finals Championship, beating the Connecticut Sun.

2005: Color Commentator on Fox Sports Net

In 2005, Boucek also served as a color commentator on several Fox Sports Net broadcasts of ACC women's basketball games.

November 15, 2006: Named Head Coach of the Sacramento Monarchs

On November 15, 2006, Boucek was named the new head coach of the Sacramento Monarchs for the 2007 WNBA season.

2006: Departure from Seattle Storm

Shortly after the 2005 WNBA season ended, Boucek declined to remain with the Storm for the upcoming 2006 season, citing personal reasons.

2007: Head Coach of the Sacramento Monarchs

In 2007, Boucek was named the head coach of the Sacramento Monarchs.

2008: Sacramento Monarchs Head Coach

In 2008, Boucek was the head coach of the Sacramento Monarchs, achieving an 18-16 record.

July 12, 2009: Relieved of Head Coaching Duties

On July 12, 2009, Boucek was relieved of her head coaching duties by the Sacramento Monarchs, compiling a 40–41 record during her time as head coach.

2011: Spends Time with Mavericks Staff

In 2011, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle invited Boucek to spend time with his Mavericks staff.

2014: Month with Mavericks Training Camp

For a month of 2014's training camp, Rick Carlisle invited Boucek to spend time with his Mavericks staff.

January 20, 2015: Named Head Coach of the Seattle Storm

On January 20, 2015, Boucek was named head coach of the Seattle Storm.

2015: Head Coach of the Seattle Storm

In 2015, Boucek became the head coach of the Seattle Storm.

August 10, 2017: Fired as Head Coach of the Seattle Storm

On August 10, 2017, Boucek was fired as head coach of the Seattle Storm after compiling a 36–58 record for the franchise.

October 20, 2017: Player Development Coach for the Sacramento Kings

On October 20, 2017, Boucek was announced as a player development coach for the Sacramento Kings, becoming the third woman assistant coach in NBA history.

July 19, 2018: Assistant Coach for the Dallas Mavericks

On July 19, 2018, Boucek was announced as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the first female assistant coach in franchise history.