SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State women's basketball head coach Beth Cunningham announced today the signing of transfer Katrine Jessen. Jessen has two years of eligibility remaining. 
 
Jessen comes to Springfield after spending the last three seasons at Kansas. Last season for the Jayhawks, Jessen appeared in 20 games and grabbed 25 rebounds on the year. She was also named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. 
 
In 2021-22, she was named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team after appearing in all 31 games and drawing four starts for KU. She shot 55.6 percent, averaged 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game and tallied 15 blocked shots as a sophomore. In her freshman campaign, Jessen made seven starts in 19 appearances while totaling 20 points, 45 rebounds and 16 blocked shots on the season. She was also named to the 2020-21 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team. 
 
Prior to her time at KU, Jessen played on the Danish National Team and was a 2019 FIBA champion. She also played for the BMS Herlev Wolfpack out of Denmark.
 
Cunningham on Jessen:
"What an exciting addition to our front court with the signing of Katrine Jessen!  Kat is exactly what we needed to add in our front court: a proven Division I post player with excellent size, mobility and an all- around game that fits perfectly with our style of play. She is a tremendous addition to our Lady Bear program."