1992-93:
MIZZOU: The Tigers' starting point guard for most of the 1991-92 season. Will be looked to for leadership and consistency as MU's offensive director. Led the team with 112 assists (4.9 average), the seventh-best total in Mizzou history. Recorded her first "triple-double" when the Tigers hosted Austin Peay in the first round of the Mid-America Classic Tournament, Dec. 6. Ended the game with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. Tallied career highs in both assists and rebounds. Suffered a severely sprained ankle the following night when MU faced Iowa in the tournament finals and missed the next five games. Despite the injury, was named to the Mid-America Classic all-tournament team. Returned to action against Creighton, Jan. 8, and started MU's 16 remaining games. A three-point threat, she posted the team's top percentage, .369 (24-65), from that range. Scored a career-best 17 points versus Kansas State, Jan. 29. Averaged 7.5 points and 3.5 rebounds overall. As a freshman, played in 19 games, starting five. Averaged 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per contest.
HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 18.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game throughout her prep career, leading her Southeast High team to state championship titles as a junior and senior. Was the Nebraska USA Today "Player of the Year" two consecutive years. A Converse All-American and a Street and Smith honorable mention All-American. Tabbed the 1989 Naismith Nebraska "Player of the Year." Selected Miss Nebraska Basketball in 1990 as the state's best prep player. Twice named to the first-team all-state and super-state squads. Closed her prep career with 258 assists and 257 steals. A two-time finalist for Nebraska "Athlete of the Year."
PERSONAL: Majoring in human development and family services. High school coach - John Larsen. Parents - Wyndell and Barbara Fordham. Born Jan. 5, 1972.
RUTHERFORD ON FORDHAM: "Amy saw a lot of playing time at the point guard position last year which should give her and the team the experience we need. She has good passing skills and will be looked upon to start shooting from the outside. Amy displays a great concern for the game and has the ability to be a great floor leader. I feel that Amy should be the floor leader this year and take control in all situations."