A 5'5" fireball point guard from small-town Connecticut was busily breaking down barriers and breaking glass ceilings with her exceptional talent and relentless passion for the game during a time when women's basketball was still striving for mainstream recognition and respect.

This is the humbling and inspirational tale of Jennifer Rizzotti, the famed UConn Huskies' 1996 season captain who went from being a young basketball star to winning their first-ever national championship. Jen set the tone for every game with her trademark toughness, court vision, and underdog mindset. She also inspired her teammates with a never-ending competitive fire.

However, that was only the beginning of a groundbreaking career that affected women's basketball at all levels in the decades that followed. Jennifer was a true revolutionary who personified the values and standards of a point guard both on and off the court. She went from being an All-American college superstar to a professional player in America and Europe to an outstanding coach of collegiate powerhouses.

"Jennifer Rizzotti: A Point Guard's Journey to the Hall of Fame" brings you behind the scenes and between the lines of Jen's incredible basketball career through unpublished insider interviews and her open perspective.

The challenging instruction, self-doubt, and persistent work ethic that made her a young prodigy, the incredible comebacks, unbeatable collegiate records, and unstoppable championship run at UConn; the brave choice to create her professional career path in the absence of the WNBA; The aggressive coaching approach she used to turn mid-majors into Cinderella's Her long-lasting influence as a broadcasting icon guiding next generations And last, her induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame gave her the much-desired summons to basketball greatness.

Beyond her achievements on the court, Jennifer Rizzotti's great legacy extends far beyond her ability to shatter preconceptions and break down boundaries with unwavering passion and direct honesty. This is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity, shattering glass ceilings, and accomplishing the impossibly difficult through unwavering tenacity.

"Jennifer Rizzotti: A Point Guard's Journey to the Hall of Fame" is a motivational look at what defines a true point guard and leader. Obtain your copy right now!