Early life
Jeff Parmer was born in Niagara Falls, NY to Lisa McGrady and Jeff Parmer, and is the first of his mother's four children. Parmer's first sport was actually baseball. It was not until Jeff was 12 years old that he began to play organized basketball. His love for the game was discovered when he began to play basketball for the Biddy League. During Parmer's 9th to 10th grade year of high school, he knew that basketball could possibly become a career for him. During this time he began to receive numerous college recruitment letters from many Division I basketball programs. When Parmer's college career concluded in the Spring of 2008 at FAU, he received numerous emails from agents, many of whom wanted to represent him as their professional basketball client. He loved the idea of doing what he loved and being immersed into different cultures abroad. What he considers a life changing opportunity and a blessing.
Professional basketball career
Jeff Parmer's professional basketball career began in August 2008 playing for Torrons Vicens (LEB Silver League) team located in L'Hospitalet, Barcelona, Spain. He played a total of 34 games: 11.5 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.2 spg, FGP: 63.7%, 3 pts: 34.3%, FT: 75.6%. Helping lead the Torrons Vicens to the Final Four. Parmer's second year began in Montevideo, Uruguay playing for Bigua (LUB) in September 2009 and ended in October 2009. He played a total of 11 games: 18.7 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.4 apg, 3.0 spg, 1.1 bpg, FGP 62.6%, 3 pts: 38.5%, FT 84.3%. Parmer received a better offer in October 2009 while playing in Uruguay to head back to Europe and play for Navarra (LEB Silver) in Pamplona, Spain. While playing for Navarra, Parmer played 36 games: 12.6 ppg,6.3 rpg, 1.0 spg, FGP 60.0%, 3 pts: 31.6%, FT: 77.6%. He is now in his third season playing for Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix (BJ league) in Toyokawa, Japan.
Awards and achievements
LEB Plata MVP for the months of November and December- 2008
LEB Plata Copa- 2009
LEB Plata Semifinals-2009
LEB Plata MVP for the months of December and April-2009-2010
LEB Plata Semifinals- 2010
LEB Plata Honorable mention-2010
Education
Jeff Parmer has not only excelled on the court but academically as well. Parmer was a student athlete at Providence College (NCAA) from 2003-2005 under the direction of Tim Welsh. After two years he transferred to Palm Beach Community College (NJCAA) from 2005-2006 under the direction of Brian Mullican. The following year he transferred to Florida Atlantic University (NCAA) from 2006-2008 under the direction of Rex Walters. During Parmer's senior year at FAU he was awarded student/athlete of the year award.
Personal life
Jeff Parmer who is also nicknamed "JP" is notoriously known for being an honest and humble man. He spends his days training everyday on the court, in the weight room, and watching videos while he is in off-season preparing for the next opportunity knowing that the competition increases every season at every level. When he is not training he enjoys spending time with his girl friend Jessenia Arias exploring different cuisines, new landmarks, and watching comedy shows. He is also very close with his family and loved by many. He looks up to his Uncle Wayne for the inspirational talks of life to take him through. Most of all, his personality and heart is due in part to a woman that has inspired his life, Ms. McGrady also known as "Ms. Honey". Growing up Ms. Honey was his foundation. She taught him how to be caring, humble, loving, and a hard worker. All of these characteristics she has instilled into him today. You can catch Parmer on any court with a pair of basketball shoes that has Mrs. Honey's name written on it stating how much he loves her as well as his mom, Lisa McGrady. Forever these words will sing into existence, "I love and miss you Ms. Honey!!!"
After basketball Parmer has a variety of ventures he is interested in. Being that he graduated with his bachelor's degree in Social Science (Interdisciplinary Studies) he would like to work in that field. He desires to open up a center composed of many different programs to assist and educate underprivileged and neglected kids, a dream that him and his girl friend have had for a few years. Another business venture is to open a barbershop and invest in a couple companies in the U.S while he continues to play professional basketball overseas.
