University of New Haven Athletics

One of the greatest players in the history of New Haven women’s basketball, Joy Jeter is the program’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

A three-time All-America honoree, Jeter racked up 2,299 points and 1,486 rebounds in a career that also included two ECAC Player of the Year awards and an NECC Player of the Year nod. She was the Most Valuable Player of the NCAA Tournament in 1987, capping her season with 30 points and 15 rebounds against Cal-Poly Pomona as the Chargers won the University’s first national championship.

In her senior season of 1988-89, she set program records that still stand (through 2015-16) with 648 points and 429 rebounds. Jeter was the UNH Female Athlete of the Year in 1986 and shared the honor with teammate Charlene Taylor in 1989.