Wendy Foote
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Born in the early 1950s, Wendy Foote came to the University of Miami and quickly established herself as one of the most dominant players in program history, competing for the Hurricanes from 1974 to 1978. A prolific scorer and dynamic offensive force, Foote became Miami’s first-ever 1,000-point scorer, setting the standard for excellence in women’s basketball at UM.
Foote averaged a remarkable 25.2 points per game during the 1977–78 season, setting a single-season school scoring record that still stands as one of the most impressive performances in program history. For her career, she averaged 18.9 points per game, never posting a season average below 15 points. Her consistent scoring ability made her one of the most notable offensive players of her era and a cornerstone of the Hurricanes’ early program success.
In 1978, Foote set a then-school record by scoring 40 points in a game against Miami-Dade NW, further cementing her legacy as one of the program’s all-time great scorers. Her impact extended beyond the collegiate level, as she became the first Miami basketball player since Rick Barry to sign a professional contract when she joined the New Orleans Pride of the Women’s Professional Basketball League in the summer of 1979.
A trailblazer for women’s basketball at Miami, Foote’s accomplishments helped elevate the program’s national profile and opened doors for future generations of Hurricanes. She passed away in 2015 at the age of 59, leaving behind an incredible legacy on the University of Miami and in the sport of basketball.
Foote averaged a remarkable 25.2 points per game during the 1977–78 season, setting a single-season school scoring record that still stands as one of the most impressive performances in program history. For her career, she averaged 18.9 points per game, never posting a season average below 15 points. Her consistent scoring ability made her one of the most notable offensive players of her era and a cornerstone of the Hurricanes’ early program success.
In 1978, Foote set a then-school record by scoring 40 points in a game against Miami-Dade NW, further cementing her legacy as one of the program’s all-time great scorers. Her impact extended beyond the collegiate level, as she became the first Miami basketball player since Rick Barry to sign a professional contract when she joined the New Orleans Pride of the Women’s Professional Basketball League in the summer of 1979.
A trailblazer for women’s basketball at Miami, Foote’s accomplishments helped elevate the program’s national profile and opened doors for future generations of Hurricanes. She passed away in 2015 at the age of 59, leaving behind an incredible legacy on the University of Miami and in the sport of basketball.