Outlook: An extremely exciting player to watch. Talent and athleticism give her the versatility to play any of the guard spots. Is a slasher and can shoot the three. Makes everyone around her better.
Sophomore (2005-06, Iowa Western CC): Appeared in 23 games for coaches Brett Meckley and Errol Lowery at IWCC in Council Bluffs, Iowa ... averaged 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists (96) and 4.0 steals (93) per game while leading the Reivers to a 24-8 record and the regional championship game ... shot 40 percent from the floor and made 54 3-pointers ... netted 14 points and 8 rebounds at Barton County (11/4) ... poured in 34 points in a 74-69 win over Cloud County (11/18).
Freshman (2004-05): Played in nine games at Mizzou with two starts before transferring to lowa Western CC ... averaged 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds in 19 minutes per game ... opened her career with a pair of nine-point outings against Northern Illinois (11/19) and lowa (11/20) ... came off the bench against the Huskies and made her first two field goal attempts before finishing 4-for-5 with an assist and a steal in 14 minutes ... had five rebounds in 27 minutes at New Mexico (11/26)... made her first career start a day later with a team-high 27 minutes in a 33-point win over Providence (11/27) ... 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting (2-of-3 from behind the arc) versus Eastern Michigan (12/4) ... made her second start at Missouri State 12/8) with nine points and six boards in 25 minutes.
High School: A three-time all-state honoree under coaches Michele Roberts and Chad Townsend at Central H.S. in Omaha, Neb. Was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Nebraska, and was a McDonald's All-America nominee in 2004 after averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for the Eagles. A Street & Smith's Honorable Mention All-American. Earned metro first-team honors in 2001-02 and 2003-04. Participated in two all-star games. Tied the all-time Nebraska Coaches Association all-star scoring record with a 25-point performance. Was named Most Valuable Player of the metro all-star game. Was named to the all-Nebraska second team in 2001-02 and first team as a sophomore and senior. Named the Most Valuable Player of the 2002 South Dakota Showcase AAU tournament. Named the 2002 and 2004 Omaha Public Schools Player of the Year. Was part of an Eagle squad that won district titles in 2001 and 2002; both squads reached the state tournament.
Personal: Daughter of Dannie Davis and Linda Howard. Born on Dec. 13, 1985 in Memphis, TN. Has an older brother, Xavier; an older sister, Toni; a younger sister, Chelsea; and a younger brother, Danny. A member of the Honor Roll at Central. Is currently undecided on a major at MU and hopes to someday own her own business. Enjoys creative writing.
Buzzer Beaters:
The first time I saw Mizzou Arena, the first thing I thought:
Wow!
If I could change any basketball rule, it would be:
Lower the rim
My advice to kids:
Know God
Over the summer, I saw ____ and had a blast:
the Dallas Mavericks
Nobody knows how much I like to:
Write music
The biggest influence on my basketball career has been:
My mother
The thing that impresses me about coach Stein is:
Her heart
If I could bring two things from my hometown to MU, I would bring:
My little brother and sister
Favorite class this semester:
Sociology
Favorite professional athlete:
Shaquille O'Neal
Favorite musical group:
DMX/Lil Wayne
Favorite building on campus:
Mizzou Arena
Favorite teacher from back home:
Mrs. Donahue (high school)
Best dancer:
K-Kay Pickens
Hardest worker on the court:
Blair Hardiek
Most like to go - and win - a reality TV show:
Carlynn Savant on "Flavor of Love"