12 Facts About Wendy Palmer

Wendy Palmer was born on August 12,1974 and is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, and former head coach of the UNCG women's basketball team.

Wendy Palmer participated in the inaugural WBCA High School All-America Game in 1992, scoring eleven points.

Wendy Palmer graduated from the University of Virginia in 1996, and is a member of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.

Wendy Palmer was named to the team representing the US at the 1994 William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan.

Wendy Palmer was the leading scorer for the team, averaging 18.9 points per game.

Wendy Palmer led the team in rebounding with 9.3 per game.

Wendy Palmer was originally drafted by the Utah Starzz 9th overall in the 2nd round of the 1997 Elite draft.

Wendy Palmer played for the Starzz until 1999, when she became a member of the Detroit Shock.

Wendy Palmer never played in the WNBA again after her foot injury, and thus her final game ever was during her time with the Storm.

Wendy Palmer took her first coaching position at Virginia Commonwealth University while playing in the WNBA.

In 2009, Wendy Palmer became an assistant coach at the University of Virginia under legendary coach Debbie Ryan.

In 2011, Wendy Palmer became the women's head coach at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.