Joanne McCarthy


Joanne McCarthy is an American former professional basketball player.

Personal life

McCarthy was born near Chicago, Illinois, to a Catholic family of Irish, German, and Polish heritage. She is the third of four sisters: Lynette, actress/model Jenny, and Amy. They are cousins of actress Melissa McCarthy.

College athletic career

McCarthy set the University of Illinois-Chicago career scoring and assists records in 1997. These records still both stood as of 2007.

Professional athletics

She was drafted with the first pick of the fifth round of the 1998 American Basketball League draft by the Chicago Condors. She played for the Condors during the 1998 season, playing six games.