Jennifer Azzi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jennifer Azzi
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1968(1968-08-31)
Age	56
Birthplace	Oak Ridge
Country	United States
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jennifer Azzi Biography

Jennifer Azzi is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 31, 1968 in Oak Ridge, United States. Jennifer Lynn Azzi (born August 31, 1968) is a former basketball coach, most recently the head coach of the women’s team at the University of San Francisco. Azzi is also a former collegiate and professional basketball player, as well as an Olympic and FIBA world champion. Azzi was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

Azzi graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in economics.

Azzi played with the USA team at the 1991 Pan American Games. The team finished with a record of 4–2, but managed to win the bronze medal. The USA team lost a three-point game to Brazil, then responded with wins over Argentina and Cuba, earning a spot in the medal round. The next game was a rematch against Cuba, and this time the team from Cuba won a five-point game. The USA beat Canada easily to win the bronze. Azzi averaged 6.7 points per game.

Azzi was named to the USA national team and competed in the 1994 World Championships, held in June 1994 in Sydney, Australia. The team was coached by Tara VanDerveer, and won their first six games, when they faced Brazil. In a closely contested, high-scoring game, Brazil hit ten of ten free throws in the final minute to secure a 110–107 victory. The USA won a close final game against Australia 100–95 to earn the bronze medal. Azzi averaged 4.9 points per game, while recording 16 assists, third highest on the team.

Azzi was a member of the USA National team at the 1990 World Championships, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team won their opening round games fairly easily, with the closest of the first three games a 27-point victory over Czechoslovakia. Then they faced Cuba, a team that had beaten the US in exhibition matches only a few weeks earlier. The USA team was losing at halftime, but came back to win 87–78. The USA team found itself behind at halftime to Canada in their next game, but came back to win easily 95–70. After an easy match against Bulgaria, in which Azzi hit three of four three- pointers, and scored a team high 13 points, the USA team faced Czechoslovakia again, end achieved an almost identical result, winning 87–59. In the title match, the USA team won the gold medal with a score of 88–78. Azzi averaged 4.6 points per game, and recorded 15 assists, second highest on the team.

Jennifer Azzi Net Worth

Jennifer Azzi is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jennifer Azzi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Azzi received a scholarship and played point guard for Stanford University’s women’s basketball team from 1987 to 1990. During her four years at Stanford, the Cardinal compiled a 101-23 win-loss record, and captured two Pac-10 titles.

In 1988, Azzi was named to the Jones Cup team. The USA team ended the competition with a 3–2 record, but that was enough to secure the silver medal. Azzi averaged 5.4 points per game.

During her senior year (1990), Azzi led the Cardinal to the NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Championship, defeating Auburn.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jennifer Azzi height 5 ft 8 in Jennifer weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jennifer Azzi Dating?

According to our records, Jennifer Azzi married to Blair Hardiek. As of December 1, 2023, Jennifer Azzi’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1999, Azzi was selected by the Detroit Shock in the first round (fifth overall) in the WNBA Draft. She helped lead the Shock into the playoffs that year.

Facts & Trivia

Jennifer Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jennifer Azzi celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

She was one of six core players selected for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, but she withdrew herself from consideration to avoid the extensive touring.

Top Facts about Jennifer Azzi

1. Jennifer Azzi is a retired American basketball player.
2. She won an Olympic gold medal in 1996.
3. Azzi played for Stanford University from 1987-1990.
4. She was the first woman to have her jersey retired at Stanford.
5. Azzi played professionally in Europe and the WNBA.
6. In 2010, she became head coach of the University of San Francisco women’s basketball team.
7. Azzi led USF to their first NCAA tournament appearance in over a decade in 2016.
8. She was named WCC Coach of the Year in 2016.
9. Azzi has also coached at Mills College and as an assistant for Team USA Women’s Basketball.
10. She is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and co-founded the LGBT Sports Coalition.

How old is Jennifer Azzi?

54 years (August 31, 1968)

When did Jennifer Azzi come out?

Azzi didn’t come out until 2016 , 20 years removed from the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ethos of 1996, having taken inspiration from Golden State Warriors CEO Rick Welts, the first prominent US sports executive to come out as openly gay.

Where did Jennifer Azzi go to college?

Stanford University

How tall is Jennifer Azzi?

5′ 8″

What nationality is Jennifer Azzi?

American