1982-83 (Freshman): Missed last 12 games of '82-'83 season with fractured kneecap has recovered nicely and should see playing time at the guard position ... One of Missouri's top defensive players ... Saw action in 14 games before suffering injury in the Tigers' triple-overtime loss to Kansas ... Had come into her own before that contest, scoring a career-high seven points and adding seven rebounds against St. Louis U. two games earlier ... Rutherford is counting on White's abilities if the Tigers' defense is to pick up this year ... Had totals of 15 points and 19 rebounds in her freshman year.
Rutherford on White: "We needed to recruit someone like Toy because she is a very, very
good defensive player. Probably her aggressiveness is her strongest attribute, that and her
ability to handle the ball."
High School: Earned several regional and tournament honors during a blue-chip career at Shelby County H.S. in Shelbyville, Ky. ... Averaged 15.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game for her career there ... Nominee for the 1982 Converse All-American team ... Was a first-team all-state selection as a senior... A 5-11 guard who may also see playing time at the forward position ... Strong defensive player who will quickly fit into Rutherford's team-oriented discipline ... Chose Missouri over several top schools, including Louisville and Alabama-Birmingham ... Hard worker at both ends of the floor.
Personal: Majoring in computer science... Daughter of Dicey White... Born April 1, 1964 in Shelbyville, Kentucky.