History of Jenny Boucek in Timeline

Jennifer "Jenny" 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 in Iceland for Keflavík, where she achieved significant success, winning the national championship and national cup. She was also named Foreign Player of the Year in Iceland. After her playing career, Boucek transitioned into coaching.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 20, 1973: Jennifer Dawn Boucek Born

On December 20, 1973, Jennifer Dawn Boucek was born. She would later become an American basketball coach and former player.

1992: Started Playing for University of Virginia

In 1992, Jenny Boucek began playing for the University of Virginia's women's basketball team, where she was a four-year starting player.

1993: Competed in the U.S. Olympic Festival

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

1996: Final Year at University of Virginia

In 1996, Jenny Boucek completed her four-year tenure as a starting player for the University of Virginia's women's basketball team. During this time, she helped lead the Cavaliers to four regular season Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships and three NCAA Elite Eight appearances.

June 21, 1997: First Game with Cleveland Rockers

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

November 1997: Signed with Keflavík

In November 1997, Jenny Boucek signed with Keflavík in the Icelandic top-tier 1. deild kvenna. During her time there, the team won the Icelandic championship and the Icelandic Basketball Cup, and she was named the Foreign player of the year.

1997: Graduation from Virginia

In 1997, Jenny Boucek graduated with honors from University of Virginia with a double major degree in sports medicine and sports management, ranking No. 1 at Virginia's Curry School of Education and Human Development.

1998: Released by Cleveland Rockers

In 1998, Jenny Boucek returned to the Cleveland Rockers but was released before the start of the regular season due to a torn hamstring.

1999: Assistant Coach with the Washington Mystics

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

2000: Joined Miami Sol as Assistant Coach

In 2000, Jenny Boucek joined the Miami Sol as an assistant coach, a position she held for three seasons.

2003: Joined the Seattle Storm as an Assistant Coach

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

2004: Won WNBA Finals Championship with Seattle Storm

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

2005: End of 2005 WNBA Season

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

November 15, 2006: Named Head Coach of Sacramento Monarchs

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

2006: Boucek declined to remain with the Storm for the upcoming season

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

2007: Head Coach of the Sacramento Monarchs

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

2007: Boucek's first season as Monarchs head coach

In 2007, Jenny Boucek's first season as Sacramento Monarchs head coach, the team had a 19–15 record.

2008: Monarchs record under Boucek in 2008

In 2008, the Sacramento Monarchs had an 18–16 record under head coach Jenny Boucek.

July 12, 2009: Relieved of Head Coaching Duties

On July 12, 2009, Jenny Boucek was relieved of her head coaching duties by the Sacramento Monarchs. She compiled a 40–41 record in two-plus years as head coach.

2011: Time with Mavericks staff

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

2014: Spent month with Mavericks Training camp

In 2014, Jenny Boucek spent a month with the Mavericks training camp at the invitation of Rick Carlisle.

January 20, 2015: Named Head Coach of Seattle Storm

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

2015: Head Coach of the Seattle Storm

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

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

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

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

On October 20, 2017, Jenny 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, Jenny Boucek was announced as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the first female assistant coach in franchise history.