Jamie Carey

Medal record
Competitor for United States
Women's Basketball
Pan American Games
Silver	2003 Santo Domingo	Team

Jamie Leigh Carey (born March 12, 1981 in Hutchinson, Kansas) was a professional basketball player, playing the point guard position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA until her retirement in 2009. Jamie currently coaches high school basketball in Broomfield, CO, and works in sports marketing for Triple Crown Sports.

High School years

Carey attended Horizon High School in Thornton, Colorado. She graduated as class valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA. She was named Colorado's Gatorade player of the year as well as the Gatorade National Player of the Year. Carey was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 1999 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she scored three points.

College years

In 1999, Carey attended Stanford University, where she earned the PAC-10 Conference "Freshman of the Year" honors and broke Stanford's single season record for three pointers made with 81. However, she suffered several serious ankle injuries and concussions and spent much of the season on the sidelines. She had surgery on her left ankle following the season and missed the following six months with rehab. She came back to practice in October 1999, but could not continue as a serious concussion left her sidelined shortly after the start of the season. She was forced to retire from the sport and sat out the next two seasons. She was seen on her crutches cheering on her team on the bench and became a fan favorite. She continued to attend classes at Stanford, and was seen on campus limping on her crutches with her left ankle wrapped in a soft cast. She reportedly said her crutches were her best friends because she could not go anywhere without her crutches. A picture of her leaning on her crutches with an ice pack on her left ankle became the cover page of the Stanford women's basketball media guide in 2000, under the title "Courage".

She transferred to The University of Texas at Austin in 2002 after the school's doctors determined they could clear her from her concussions and maintain any treatment she would need. She played three seasons there after successfully petitioning for a fifth and sixth year of NCAA eligibility. During her time at Texas, the team became a national championship contender with a Final Four appearance in 2003. She was a sociology major.

WNBA career

Carey was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2005 with the 31st overall pick and played for the Connecticut Sun until her retirement in April 2009.

Vital statistics

• Position: Guard
• Height: 5 ft. 6 in. / 1.68 m
• College: University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University
• Team(s): Connecticut Sun (WNBA)

External links

• WNBA Player File
• Stanford University Player File
• University of Texas at Austin Player File
• 2005 WNBA Draft Prospect Profile