Jennie Rintala (née Sunnarborg; born 10 July 1990) is an American-Australian professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1990 Osseo, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American / Australian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Osseo (Osseo, Minnesota) |
| College | South Dakota State (2008–2012) |
| WNBA draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Kalamunda Eastern Suns |
| 2015 | Rhein-Main Baskets |
| 2017–2019 | Kalamunda Eastern Suns |
| 2017–2018 | Perth Lynx |
| 2018 | Résidence Walferdange |
| 2019–2020 | Adelaide Lightning |
| 2020–2022 | Bendigo Spirit |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
College
editRintala played college basketball at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, playing with the Jackrabbits in the Summit League of NCAA Division I.[1]
Statistics
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | South Dakota State | 24 | 0 | 8.7 | .429 | .000 | .706 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| 2009–10 | South Dakota State | 33 | 13 | 16.5 | .455 | .385 | .759 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 7.6 |
| 2010–11 | South Dakota State | 33 | 33 | 24.0 | .509 | .222 | .684 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 13.0 |
| 2011–12 | South Dakota State | 33 | 33 | 25.5 | .439 | .389 | .806 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 14.4 |
| Career | 123 | 79 | 19.4 | .467 | .331 | .753 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 10.0 |
Career
editAustralia
editIn 2013, Rintala was signed by the Kalamunda Eastern Suns to play in Western Australia's State Basketball League.[2] She had a very successful debut in the SBL, leading the Suns to their first grand final and taking home the club MVP award for the 2013 season.[3] Rintala would remain with the Suns for the 2014 season.
In 2017, Rintala joined the WNBL's Perth Lynx in their development training squad for the 2017–18.[4] Rintala trained throughout the season, but did not take the court due to her pending permanent residency status.
In October 2019, Rintala was signed by the Adelaide Lightning for a stint in the 2019–20 season.[5][6] Rintala joined the Lightning's squad after their lead import, Crystal Langhorne, sustained a season ending knee injury.
In September 2020, Rintala signed with the Bendigo Spirit for the 2020 season. Rintala was signed as an Australian national after naturalizing and recently obtaining her citizenship.[7][8]
Europe
editIn 2015, Rintala travelled to Europe and made her professional debut, signing with Rhein-Main Baskets in Germany's DBBL.[9] Rintala's time in the league was short-lived, playing only seven games before suffering a knee injury that subsequently ended her season.
In 2018, Rintala joined Résidence Walferdange in Luxembourg, competing in the Nationale 1 league.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Jennie Sunnarborg - 2011-12 - Women's Basketball - South Dakota State University Athletics". gojacks.com.
- ^ "Osseo graduate lives dream of playing professional basketball". hometownsource.com. 4 April 2013.
- ^ "New coach Knowles turns Suns onto up-tempo game style". WA State Basketball League.
- ^ "JOB AHEAD OF SUNS BUT RINTALA PROUD TO CALL KALAMUNDA HOME". sbl.asn.au.
- ^ "Jennie joins in as Crystal sidelined". botinagy.com.
- ^ "Adelaide Lightning". Facebook.
- ^ Bendigo (8 September 2020). "AUSSIE SPIRIT FOR RINTALA". Bendigo Spirit. wnbl.basketball.
- ^ "Bendigo Spirit sign naturalised Australian Jennie Rintala". bendigoadvertiser.com.au. 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Ladehemmungen verhinderten Aufholjagd der Baskets" (in German). rhein-main-baskets.de.
- ^ "Residence de Walferdange Statistics - Luxembourg League". eurobasket.com.