1997-98:
Walked on last season, saw action in five games, scored a career-high two points against Southeast Missouri State, connecting on two for two from the line. Pulled down a career-high one rebound against UNC-Charlotte.
High School: Lettered four years in basketball at Blue Springs South High School and also lettered in track.
Personal: Major is in business. Born on February 22, 1978. Parents are Eddie and Astria Brook. Brother Eddie plays football at Missouri.
Full Name: Wilaria V. Brooks
Nickname: Vo
Favorite Athlete: Dominique Dawes
Hobbies: Reading
Favorite Food: BBQ (any kind)
Favorite Movie: Soul Food
Favorite Women’s Professional Team: The Houston Comets
Favorite Women’s Basketball Player: Cynthia Cooper
Favorite Quote: “Better, best. Until your good is better and better is best.”
Craziest Ambition: To skydive
If I Weren’t Playing College Basketball, I Would Be: I have no idea
Greatest Moment in Sports: To come
Before a Basketball Game: I go over plays and listen to music to get my mind right.
The One Thing I Like Most About Basketball: Competition and defense
When I Want to Get Away From Basketball: I think about what I would be doing instead, and I can’t come up with anything.
The Best Athlete I Ever Played Against: No idea
My Primary Inspiration in Sports: To be the best I can be
My Goal in Life: To not say I could have done more
My Advice to Youngsters: Don’t settle for anything less than your best.
The Best Thing About Being an Athlete: Fans
The Worst Thing About Being an Athlete: You have no free time.