ISABEL PALMER
#1 • G • 5-9 • Junior
Newcastle, Australia (Texas)
Fast Breaks: Strong leader on and off the court … combo guard who likes to get out and run … has the ability to knock down the three or create for others off the dribble.
2020-21 (Sophomore): Redshirt due to NCAA transfer rules.
Prior to Utah: Played her true freshman season at the University of Texas in 2019-20, seeing action in 27 games while earning a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
- Averaged 11.5 minutes, 3.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.
- Scored a career-high 15 points, including three three-pointers, in 26 minutes against UTRGV.
- Totaled 12 points with a career-high nine rebounds against Northwestern State.
High School/International Play: Played basketball at Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence.
- Named the 2018 New South Wales Female Player of the Year and led New South Wales to the 2019 National U20 Championship.
- Was named Most Outstanding Player at the U20 Championship after averaging 18.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in the tournament.
- Team captain for the U17 Australia World Cup Team in 2018, leading them to a bronze medal finish, averaging 11.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game during World Cup Qualifying.
- Also competed for the Newcastle Hunters from 2011-17, winning multiple regional and state titles.
Personal:
Daughter of Daniel and Marie Palmer … has one brother, Daniel … was born in the United States, moving to Australia when she was four months old … father played collegiate basketball at Saint Leo University … majoring in business administration.