1997-98:
1996-97: Played in 24 games, starting in two. Scored a career-high 10 points against Southeast Missouri State. Pulled down a career-high six boards against Creighton. Recorded a career-high three steals, three times. Finished the season averaging 2.8 ppg and 2.0 rpg.
Junior College: Team captain at Garden City Community College. Unanimous first-team all-conference selection her sophomore season. Averaged 12.3 points, five rebounds, 4.5 steals, and two assists per game as a sophomore. Shot 37 percent and was 39 percent from behind the three-point line as a sophomore.
High School: Was team captain her senior season at Hiawatha High School. Named team MVP her senior season. Holds the team record for most steals and deflections. Named all-league her senior season. Also lettered in volleyball and track. Named all-league in volleyball.
Personal: Majoring in child development and family studies. Born on October 2, 1975. Parents are Leonard and Beverly Trundle.
Full name: LaTasha Susann Trundle
Nickname: Tasha
Favorite athlete: Jennifer Azzi
My hobbies are: Hanging out with friends and listening to music
My favorite food is: Pasta
My favorite movie is: Raising Arizona and The Christmas Story
My favorite women's professional team is: The Houston Comets
My favorite women's basketball player is: Jennifer Azzi
My favorite quote is: Just Do It
My craziest ambition is to: Make Celine Dion a back up singer on my platinum album
If I weren't playing college basketball I would be: Back in Hiawatha working at a job I hate and regretting not playing
My greatest moment in sports was: Meeting the U.S. Women's National Team and beating Kansas
Before a basketball game I: Listen to music and talk to myself
The one thing I like most about basketball is: I am able to get my education paid for doing the thing I like most and getting to travel and meet people
When I want to get away from basketball I: Call my family and friends in Garden City, Kan.
The best athlete I ever played against was: Anna DeForge
My primary inspiration in sports is: My parents Leonard and Beverly
My goal in life is: To help children from bad families get the same opportunities others have and to be all I can be with absolutely no regrets.
My advice to youngsters is: Dream big and never settle for anything less than you deserve.
The best thing about being an athlete is: Being a role model and learning what kind of person you really are.
The worst thing about being an athlete is: Injury, defeat and if you mess up on or off the court, no one understands
Junior College: Team captain at Garden City Community College. Unanimous first-team all-conference selection her sophomore season. Averaged 12.3 points, five rebounds, 4.5 steals and two assists per game as a sophomore. Shot 37 percent and was 39 percent from behind the three-point line as a sophomore.
High School: Was team captain her senior season at Hiawatha High School. Named team MVP her senior season. Holds the team record for most steals and deflections. Named all-league her senior season. Also lettered in volleyball and track. Named all-league in volleyball.
Personal: Majoring in child development and family studies. Born on October 2, 1975. Parents are Leonard and Beverly Trundle.
The Trundle File
Full name: LaTasha Susann Trundle
Nickname: Tasha
Favorite athlete: Jennifer Azzi
Favorite person: My parents
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite sports team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Favorite TV show: Friends
I chose Missouri because of: The great tradition and wonderful team
What impresses me most about Coach Rutherford is: All her awards and achievements she has made while coaching.
Before a basketball game I: Talk to myself and mentally prepare.
The best thing about being an athlete is: Being what some people only dream about, being a Big Twelve player and getting a great education.
The worst thing about being an athlete is: All the sacrifices one goes through to be the best.
My most memorable basketball achievement is: Working with Lynette Woodward and meeting the U.S. women's basketball team.
If I had a million dollars I'd buy: A sports car and a new home.
My advice to youngsters is: Dream big and never let anyone stop you from achieving it.
My goal in life is: To become an athletic director and coach at any level.