Hall of Fame

Jeannette Yeoman

  • Class
  • Induction
    2004
  • Sport(s)

Jeannette Yeoman is considered by some to be the best women’s basketball player in GLVC history. She scored a then-school record 2,280 career points and holds SJC records for three-point percentage and three-pointers made, and she is second in career assists. She twice led the Pumas to the Elite Eight (1988 and 1989) and helped SJC win GLVC championships in 1988,1989, and 1990. Yeoman was named All-American in 1990. She has a 146-93 record in nine seasons as a head coach and has led SUNY-Cortland to three NCAA tournament appearances and one Sweet 16 finish. She was named SUNYAC Co-Coach of the Year in 1999-2000.