Junior College: Averaged 13 points per game, seven assists per game and five steals per game as a sophomore at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Ill. Shot 52 percent from the field and 38 percent from the three-point line. Shot 78 percent from the free throw line. Helped team to a 30-6 record, placing fourth in the NJCAA National Tournament. Named first-team all-region selection her freshman and sophomore year. Named NJCAA Division 2 All-American her sophomore year. Also played softball her freshman and sophomore years.
High School: Named first-team all-state her senior year. Named Area Female Athlete of the Year her senior year. Named Peoria Journal Star Player-of-the-Year as a senior. Helped lead the team to the Elite Eight of the Illinois Class AA State Tournament as a senior. Named high school All-American in softball.
Personal: Majoring in secondary education. Born on February 7, 1976. Parents are David and Pat White.
The White File
Full name: Stephanie Sue White
Nickname: Steph
Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite person: My niece
Favorite food: Green Jello
Favorite sports team: Chicago Bulls
I chose Missouri because: The people I met were genuine
What impresses me most about Coach Rutherford is: She has been coaching for 22 years in one place.
The best thing about being an athlete is: Working hard with friends toward one goal.
The worst thing about being an athlete is: Guys are intimidated.
My most memorable basketball achievement: Making the last shot of the season at Nationals from three point range and then finding out it tied the single game record of the tournament.
Most influential person in my basketball career is: My mom
If I had a million dollars I'd buy: A jeep and a basketball fieldhouse.
My advice to youngsters is: When you think that you are trying as hard as you can, try a little harder.
My goal in life is: To affect as many people that I can in a positive way.