Gena Penick brought veteran frontcourt grit to UNCG
In her UNCG run, Gena Penick was a sturdy 6-foot-2 center who gave the Spartans dependable interior minutes, rebounding, and low-maintenance production; in the 2015-16 season she averaged 7.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, then in the 2016-17 season she appeared in 29 games while contributing efficiently in a role-player spot. Her fit is simple: she was a physical, battle-tested big with defensive toughness, rebounding instincts, and the kind of steady presence coaches love when they want the paint to stop being a problem.
