Jessica Gaspar

Jessica Gaspar (born December 7, 1976 in United States) is an American former professional basketball player. After graduating from University of North Carolina in 1999, she went overseas and achieved success playing professional basketball in Iceland.

College career

Gaspar played with the North Carolina Tar Heels from 1995–1999, winning the ACC twice and advancing to the NCAA tournament three times (1997–1999). During the second round of the 1997 NCAA tournament, as the Tar Heels where eliminating Michigan State, Gaspar tore her ACL in her left knee while driving to the basket.

Iceland

Gaspar joined KFÍ in the Icelandic Women's Premier League prior the 2000-2001 season. She led the team to a 10-6 record, good for third place, and first ever playoff appearance. Despite averaging 19,5 points and 13,5 rebounds, KFÍ got swept by Keflavík in the semi-finals. Gaspar led the league in scoring (24,1 ppg), assists (5,3 apg) and steals (5,1 spg) while coming second in rebounds (10,0). For her efforts she was voted the Foreign player of the year.