Former St. Francis star Jess Kovatch signs pro basketball contract
So many times, Jess Kovatch clearly was the best player on the court when she played at St. Francis (Pa.).
The standout guard fired in 3-pointers with no ceiling on her range, and slashed the lane for tough baskets to the tune of 2,874 points – the scoring record for any male or female who ever played in the Northeast Conference.
Now, the former college star is taking her talents to the pros.
Kovatch signed a professional contract to play for the TV Saarlouis Royals team in Germany.
The Royals play in the Damen Basketball Bundesliga League and won three national cups from 2008-10.
Kovatch, who averaged 21.7 points per game last season, also is the NEC career leader in 3-pointers made, with 472.
Bill Beckner Jr. is a TribLive reporter covering local sports in Westmoreland County. He can be reached at bbeckner@triblive.com.
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