1992-93:
MIZZOU: One of three MU seniors who will be looked to for leadership this season. Adds depth and outside shooting prowess to a guard corps that should be among the Big Eight's best in 1992-93. Saw action in 26 of the Tigers' 28 games, averaging 5.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest. Best outing came against Memphis State, Dec. 17, when she led MU with 19 points, including a 13-14 performance from the free throw line. Named the Big Eight's "Player of the Week" (Dec. 23) for her efforts. Off the court, honored as a GTE/CoSIDA District VII Academic All-American. Also named a first-team Phillips 66 academic all-Big Eight choice. As a sophomore, missed the first half of the season undergoing rehabilitation from knee surgery. Returned to the Tiger lineup against Texas Christian, Dec. 29, and saw action in 16 of the Tigers' 17 remaining games, starting five. Averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. As a freshman, proved to be one of the top newcomers in the conference. Was the only MU rookie to see action in all 28 games. Averaged 4.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game during the 1989-90 season. Scored a career-high 20 points against Oklahoma State in her first Big Eight Conference game, helping Mizzou to eventually take the 1990 league title.
HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 17.7 points, 5.1 assists and 3.2 steals per game as a senior. Led her 1988-89 Huntington North High team to a 22-4 record. Selected an Indiana All-Star and the Coaches Choice "Player of the Year." Other honors included team MVP and Channel 21 "Player of the Year." Twice named to the all-conference, all-regional and all-sectional squads. National Honor Society student who finished ninth in her class. Tabbed a first-team academic all-state selection.
PERSONAL: Majoring in physical therapy. Parents - Morris and Doris Hoover. Born March 23, 1971.
RUTHERFORD ON HOOVER: "Nancy brings a lot of experience and leadership to the team. She has played the point or swing guard positions consistently for us. Nancy has worked very hard over the summer and is in excellent shape. She is a great shooter and will be counted on to light up the basket. She has gained confidence and strength, and is ready to lead the Tigers."