Jennifer Derevjanik (born March 29, 1982, in

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) is a former American professional

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player. She last played the point guard position for the

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in the WNBA. She currently coaches girl's varsity basketball at

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where she led them to their first state title in their programs history in her third year of coaching. Derevjanik played

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, and was among the top five scorers in the university's history.

George Mason statistics

Source

International career

In the 2004–2005, 2005-2006 off-season she played for

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in the FIBA Euroleague.
In the 2010-2011 off-season she is playing for

Panathinaikos Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos ( el, Παναθηναϊκός Αθλητικός Όμιλος, literally in English: "Panathenaic Athletic Club" or Panathinaikos A.C.), also known simply as Panathinaikós , is a major Greek multi-sport club ba ...

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WNBA career

Derevjanik was undrafted. She was signed by the Connecticut Sun on April 26, 2004. She was released by the Sun at the end of training camp prior to the 2006 season, and signed with the Phoenix Mercury a few weeks later.

Vital statistics

*Position:

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*Height: 5 ft. 10 in. / 1.78 m *College:

*Team(s):

, Connecticut Sun (WNBA)

References

External links

Stats at basketball-reference

1982 births Living people American women's basketball players Basketball players from New York City Connecticut Sun players George Mason Patriots women's basketball players Panathinaikos WBC players Phoenix Mercury players Point guards Sportspeople from Staten Island Undrafted Women's National Basketball Association players {{US-women-basketball-bio-stub