Nov. 17, 2008

COLUMBIA, Mo. - A Kansas City prep star has signed a National Letter of Intent to enroll at the University of Missouri and play basketball, Head Coach Cindy Stein announced on Monday. Trenee Thornton will suit up as a Tiger for the 2009-10 season.

"We are so excited to have such an outstanding young lady in Trenee Thornton," Stein said. "She brings good court sense and savvy and the ability to play any of the guard spots. She can create her own opportunities and get the ball to who you need to. Trenee prides herself on her defense and will be able to fit in well into the style of defense that we want to play."

Thornton averaged 19.4 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 4.2 apg., 3.8 spg. as a junior for Central High School in Kansas City, Mo. She earned Interscholastic League Most Valuable Player honors following the season, to go along with all-district, all-metro and all-state honors. Over her career, Thornton has averaged 14.6 ppg.

As a member of the Missouri Valley Eclispe 16uRed AAU team, the 5'6" helped the team earn first place finishes in the Windy City Classic, Gateway Challenge, Miss Basketball Showcase and a sweet sixteen berth in the Midwest Summer Challenge in Cincinnati, Ohio. Additionally, Thornton was named to the all-tournament teams of three different tournaments.