Jennifer Harris

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Jennifer Harris is a former basketball player of the Washburn University and Pennsylvania State University Lady Lions basketball team.

A stand out at both schools, Harris was eventually drafted in the 2nd round (20th overall) in the 2006 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.

Penn State Controversy

In 2006, she accused Rene Portland the coach of of Lady Lions of removing her from the team because of her perceived sexual orientation. Harris filed federal lawsuit against Portland, the University athletic director Timothy Curley, and the University. An internal University review found that Portland created a "hostile, intimidating, and offensive environment" based on Harris's perceived sexual orientation, though Harris states that she is straight. Portland was fined $10,000, required to attend diversity training sessions, and placed on "zero tolerance" for future violations of the nondiscrimination policy. The lawsuit was settled under confidential terms, and described by a joint statement as "amicable."