Jennifer Bruce (2020) - Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame

Jennifer Bruce

Induction:
2020
Class:
1986

Starring for the Panthers from 1981-85, Bruce remains one of the most productive and decorated players in Pitt basketball history. More than three decades following the conclusion of her collegiate career, she remains the second all-time leading scorer in Pitt basketball history—men’s or women’s—with 2,295 points. She averaged 20.5 points and 8.9 rebounds over her four seasons. Bruce’s scoring average is tied for the highest in program history (with the late Lorri Johnson). An exceptional all-around player, she still ranks in the top 10 of nearly every major statistical category for Pitt women’s basketball, including blocks (third, 203), rebounds (fifth, 998) and steals (seventh, 203). A three-time first-team All-Big East honoree, Bruce was named the 1984 Big East Co-Player of the Year after she averaged 23.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. She was named to the Big East Silver Anniversary Squad, recognizing the league’s greatest players over its initial 25 years.