Players

Jenna (Thorp) McCarty

Year Inducted: 2024

Category: Players

Schools / Organizations:
Hinckley-Big Rock High School
Northern Illinois University

Biography:

Jenna set the school record for career points with 1,666 at Hinckley-Big Rock High School, graduating in 2010. She averaged 8.3 rebounds and was a three-time, first-team IBCA all-state player. She led her team to back-to-back IHSA Class 1A state championships.

Jenna went on to Northern Illinois University, where she was a team captain for two years. She received the Unsung Hero Award, given to a student-athlete who serves the best interest of the team through selfless commitment.

(Picture courtesy of NIU basketball)