Carolyn Peck Biography
Carolyn Arlene Peck is an American television sportscaster and former college basketball coach. Caroly is currently an analyst for ESPN and SEC Network’s women’s college basketball coverage. Peck is most popular as the main lead trainer and senior supervisor of the WNBA’s Orlando Marvel.
Carolyn was born and raised in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She attended school at Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee, where she played basketball. After graduating from high school, Peck enrolled at Vanderbilt University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications in 1988. During her time there she also continued to play basketball scoring averaging 10.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Carolyn also blocked 180 shots, to break a Vanderbilt women’s basketball career record.
Soon after graduating from college, Carolyn got an offer to play professionally in Spain and work as a marketing consultant at a Nashville television station, as well as sell pharmaceutical products for a Fortune 500 company for two years. In 1991 Peck returned to basketball however quitting her job in Italy and Japan. In addition, she won her team the league championship in Japan. Carolyn began her career as an assistant coach for the Tennessee Lady Vols under coach Pat Summitt for two seasons.
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Additionally, Carolyn also served as an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky and at Purdue University under Nell Fortner. Peck also played her role as the head coach at Purdue from 1998 to 1999 season which included a season-opening upset of top-ranked and three-time defending NCAA Champion Tennessee.She led the Purdue Boilermaker to the 1999 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship with a 34-1 record. Moreover, Peck was named National Coach of the year by the Associated Press and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. In addition, she received Big Ten Coach of the Year honors.
Through her time at Florida and at Orlando, Peck contributed game and studio analysis for ESPN’s coverage of the WNBA, women’s college basketball regular season, and the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. Peck joined ESPN in 2001 and after five seasons as head coach at the University of Florida, where she orchestrated the greatest one-season turnaround in program history (2003-2004). Prior to taking the helm at Florida, Peck was the head coach of the former WNBA franchise Orlando Miracle for three seasons (1999-2001), a stint that included a trip to the 2000 WNBA playoffs. Caroly is currently an analyst for ESPN and SEC Network’s women’s college basketball coverage.
Carolyn Peck Age
Carolyn is 58 years old as of 2024. She was born on January 22, 1966, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on January 22 every year.
Carolyn Peck Height/ Weight
Peck stands at an average height of 6 feet and 4 inches tall. She weighs around 65 kilograms.
Carolyn Peck Husband
Carolyn is married to her husband James O’Brien. She met her husband James while she was at Vanderbilt University. Carolyn and James walked down the aisle on May 17, 2014. However, details about their children has not been disclosed yet.
Carolyn Peck Family
Peck was born to parents Stephen C Peck and Arlene Peck. She has two brothers, Stephen II, and Michael. She is the middle child and the only daughter of Stephen and Arlene. Carolyn has maintained a close bond with both her mom and dad. Her parents have been married for 63 years. They celebrate their wedding anniversary on July 13 every year. Prior to that, Peck’s younger brother Michael served as one of her assistant coaches both with the Orlando Miracle and at the University of Florida. He is currently a coaching consultant.
Carolyn Peck’s Net Worth
Carolyn’s net worth is estimated to be between $ 1 million-$ 5 million dollars. Her primary source of income is her career as a sportscaster.