Junior College: Averaged 15.3 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game and 3.4 steals and 2.8 assists per game her sophomore year at Penn Valley Community College. Shot 40.3 percent from the floor and was 35.7 percent from the three-point line. Made 79 three-pointers her final season and scored a season-high 30 points. Led the team in scoring, steals and set three school records. Set the record for most three-pointers made in a game and the season. Became the all-time leading scorer and all-time leader in three-point shooting percentage. Named first-team all-conference. Named first-team all-region. Nominated for All-America honors. Led her team to a Region Championship, advancing to the districts with a 24-8 record her sophomore year. As a freshman, set a Region 9 record with 10 of 13 three-pointers in a game.
High School: Led Omaha Benson to a 15-4 record her senior season. Averaged 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists as a senior. Named team MVP and best offensive player her senior year. Named all-metro first team.
Personal: Majoring in general studies. Born on September 20, 1975 in Omaha, Nebraska. Grandmother is Essie Finley.
The Finley File
Full name: Markella Yvonne Finley
Nickname: Kevy-Kev
Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite person: My grandmother Essie Finley
Favorite food: Broccoli and cheese
Favorite sports team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite movie: A Time To Kill
Favorite TV show: New York Undercover
I chose Missouri because: It's a great place for an individual to further their education.
What impresses me most about Coach Rutherford is: She is a great person and she is straight forward about everything.
Before a basketball game I: Pray and get my mind set.
The best thing about being an athlete is: A lot of people look up to you as an athlete and a person.
The worst thing about being an athlete is: You are under a lot of pressure.
My most memorable basketball achievement is: When I hit 10 out of 13 three-pointers.
Most influential person in my basketball career is: My high school coaches Patrick Holston and Jeanie Talbott.
If I had a million dollars I'd buy: My grandmother a house and build a basketball court in it for me.
My advice to youngsters is: To stick with your dreams and to follow your heart. Stay in school and never give up.
My goal in life is: To finish school and continue playing basketball and have a career in journalism.