1989-90 (Junior): One of only three four-year veterans who will be looked to for leadership and rebounding this season... Started 12 games last season, playing in all 28... Averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game... Scored a season-high 14 points against Southern Methodist, including a 6-6 performance from the free throw line... Scored in double figures six times during the season... Pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds in the semifinals and finals of the Mid-America Classic... Dished out a career-high five assists versus Southwest Missouri... An honorable mention academic all-Big Eight selection for the second consecutive year.
Rutherford on Primus: "Stacey has got to control the boards for us this season. She has improved her shooting ability around the basket, and we're looking for her to shoot in double figures this year. Stacey has the potential and ability to be an important player for us this season."
1988-89 (Sophomore): Started five games for the Tigers last season, playing in all 29... Canned a career-high 16 points against Oklahoma... Grabbed a career-best 13 boards versus Memphis State... Scored in double figures three times and had two double-digit rebounding efforts... As a freshman, played in 20 games, starting three... Collected a season-high nine rebounds in Mizzou's season-opener at Iowa... Also scored a season-best seven points versus Oklahoma.
Rutherford on Primus: “Stacey has really improved on her strength and scoring ability around the basket. She will be relied on heavily for her post play and rebounding ability this year. She has got to be a threat inside for us to be successful.”
1987-88 (Freshman): Can play either power forward or center... Played in 20 games for the Tigers as a rookie, starting three... Demonstrated aggressive play under the basket as she averaged 2.4 rebounds per game in 13 minutes of play... Had a career high nine rebounds in the season opener against Iowa... Scored a career best of seven against Oklahoma.
Rutherford on Primus: "Stacey started to come into her own as a freshman when she sprained her ankle toward the end of the season. She has good rebounding skills and the potential to be a strong post player. With practice and determination, she should be a force inside for us this year."
High School: Scored 19.5 points and 11.5 rebounds for North Callaway... Tallied 1,488 career points for a 15.5 average and 1,224 rebounds for a 12.8 average... Led the team in assists with 54 her senior year... All-state as a junior and senior, and all-conference for three years... State 2A high jump champion as a junior, third as a sophomore and fourth as a senior... All-conference softball player... Valedictorian of her class with a 3.90 GPA... Curator's Scholar.
Can play either power forward or center... Gives the Tigers more height in the middle... Should challenge for playing time.
Personal: Journalism major... Her sister Paula is on the Missouri track team... Parents are Paula and Elizabeth Primus... Born October 8, 1968.
Rutherford on Primus: “Stacy has worked hard this summer on her conditioning and total game. She is a totally determined player who works hard. With experience and continued hard work, she has the potential to be a good player.”