1991-92:
MIZZOU: Will be looked to for leadership and scoring at the guard position with the departure of Carla Yancey. Missed the first half of the 1990-91 season undergoing rehabilitation from knee surgery. Returned to the Tiger lineup Dec. 29 against Texas Christian. Saw action in 16 of the Tigers' 17 remaining games, starting five. Averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. An honorable mention Phillips 66 academic all-Big Eight selection. 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. Scored a career-high 20 points against Oklahoma State during her first Big Eight Conference game, helping Mizzou to eventually take the 1990 league title. Also grabbed a career-high nine rebounds versus Louisville during the 1989 Mid-America Classic tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 17.7 points, 5.1 assists and 3.2 steals per game in 1988-89 for Coach Fred Fields' Huntington North team that finished with a 22-4 record. Led team to the state tournament finals as a senior and the quarterfinals as a sophomore and junior. Selected as 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. Also lettered in volleyball and softball and was named to select teams in both sports.
PERSONAL: Majoring in physical therapy. Enjoys reading and biking. Parents - Morris and Doris Hoover. Born March 23, 1971.
RUTHERFORD ON HOOVER: "Nancy is fully recovered from the knee surgery she had after her freshman year. She has worked hard over the summer and is in very good shape. Nancy will be playing the point guard position for us. She has great shooting and passing ability and understands the team concept which is necessary to direct the offense. You won't find a player who will work longer and harder than Nancy. She is an outstanding athlete with unlimited potential."
1990-91:
AT MIZZOU: One of the Big Eight's top newcomers as a freshman. One of only six players to see action in all 28 games, starting nine. Scored in double figures five times, including a career-high 20 against Oklahoma State. Averaged 4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Grabbed a career-high nine rebounds versus Louisville. One of the Tigers' top free throw shooters. Hit 16 consecutive foul shots during a stretch in conference action. Twice handed out a career-high four assists.
HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 17.7 points, 5.1 assists and 3.2 steals per game in 1988-89 for Coach Fred Fields' Huntington North team that finished with a 22-4 record. Led team to the state tournament finals as a senior and the quarterfinals as a sophomore and junior. Selected as 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. Closed her prep career with 1,294 points, averaging 13.2 points and shooting 71 percent from the free throw line during her four years. National Honor Society student who finished ninth in her class. Tabbed a first-team academic all-state selection. Also lettered in volleyball and softball. Named to select teams in both sports.
PERSONAL: Majoring in physical therapy. Enjoys reading and biking. Parents — Morris and Doris Hoover. Born March 23, 1971.
RUTHERFORD ON HOOVER: "Coming in as a freshman guard and playing in all 28 games, Nancy obviously had an outstanding year. She has all the potential to be one of the best. Unfortunately during the post-season, she tore her cruciate ligament and required two knee surgeries. However, Nancy has worked all summer rehabilitating in hopes that she will be ready for the season. You won't find a player who works harder at the game than Nancy. She has a nice outside shot and runs the offense very well. We're hoping that Nancy will continue to progress from her freshman performance. She's an outstanding athlete with unlimited potential."
1989-90:
College: Outstanding student-athlete who brings excellent credentials to Ol’ Mizzou. A point guard who could make an impact by the Big Eight Conference season.
High School, Personal: Averaged 17.7 points, 5.1 assists and 3.2 steals for Huntington North last season. Helped her prep team post a 22-4 record and reach the state tournament finals. The team was a state semifinalist during her junior and sophomore seasons. Was an Indiana All-Star and Coaches Choice Player of the Year. Other honors included team MVP and Channel 21 Player of the Year. Also was all-sectional, all-regional and all-conference her final two seasons.
Had 1,294 career points for a 13.2 average and shot 71 percent from the line for her career. A National Honor Society student, she finished ninth in her class and was an academic all-state first-team selection. Also received honors in softball and volleyball. Plans to major in physical therapy. Parents are Morris and Doris Hoover. Born 3-23-71.
Rutherford on Hoover: “Nancy brings with her a lot of talent and skill at the guard position. She came from a great high school program and is very fundamentally sound. She works hard and is very receptive. She has a nice outside shot and is adjusting to college basketball very well. She has all the physical and mental skills to be a great one.”