Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame
Jess Zinobile, who lettered at Saint Francis from 1996-2000, is perhaps the most recognizable name in Northeast Conference women’s basketball history. She holds the Northeast Conference (and Saint Francis) all-time records for scoring (2,338 points) and rebounding (1,295 rebounds), and was inducted into the inaugural Northeast Conference Hall of Fame induction class in December 2010.
Zinobile was the 1996-97 Northeast Conference Newcomer-of-the-Year, a two-time Northeast Conference Player-of-the-Year, and a three-time Northeast Conference Tournament MVP. She holds the league record for most times being selected Northeast Conference Player-of-the-Week (14) during their career. In addition to her school records in scoring and rebounding, Zinobile holds the Saint Francis career records for field goals made (tied with 831), free throws made (645), free throws attempted (810), and field goals attempted (1,731), and is second in steals (282), fifth in assists (381), seventh in blocks (60). She also holds Red Flash single-season records in points scored (724) and rebounds (366).
Zinobile participated in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game following her senior season and holds the distinction of being the only NEC player drafted by the WNBA after being chosen by the Sacramento Monarchs in the 2000 Draft. She went on to play professionally with Spanish Top Division teams Oviedo Cinturon Verde and CB Linares, and LF Spain-League team PC Mendibil, where she averaged 13.9 points and 6.0 rebounds in 51 career games.
Saint Francis University is proud to honor Jess Zinobile with induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame on this date, Saturday, February 5, 2011.
