2006-07:
JUNIOR (2005-06): Appeared in all 31 games, making 28 starts... had 14 double-figure scoring games... averaged 8.9 ppg on 42 percent shooting in 28.5 minutes per game... over the final eight games, she led the team in scoring (14.8 ppg) and field goal percentage (50.5 pct.)... connected on 81.5 pct. from the free throw line during the stretch, compared to 62.3 pct. in the opening 23 contests... an aggressive defender, she finished the year with 41 steals to rank third on the club and 16th in the Big 12... team-high 15 points at Arkansas State (11/19) started a string of five consecutive double-figure scoring games... three days later, her 12 points made her one of five starters in double figures in the home-opening victory over Northwestern (11/22)... 11 points, six boards, two assists and two blocks at Pittsburgh (11/29) in the Pitt Thanksgiving Classic title game... set career-highs with eight rebounds and seven assists against Nicholls State (12/11)... had a then-season-high 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting to accompany four rebounds and three assists against Southern Illinois (12/18)... tied her career-high with eight boards, along with eight points, three assists and a pair of steals versus Western Michigan (12/29)... clutch game of 12 points, four boards, four assists and two blocks in the win over No. 4 Baylor (1/4)... her jumper with 1:25 left broke a 61-61 tie as the Tigers held on for a 64-61 win to snap the Bears' 30-game unbeaten streak... five assists and four steals at home against Kansas State (1/7) in her first game against her former team... 12 points and three steals at Texas (1/14)... five steals and rebounds in 39 minutes against Texas Tech (1/28)... despite scoring just four points in her first game against Kansas State (2/1) in Manhattan, her first bucket was a 15-foot jumper with 1:29 left in regulation that tied the game at 57, and her second score gave MU a 62-59 lead in the extra session... opened the aforementioned season-ending scoring stretch with 11 points off the bench at Oklahoma State (2/15)... three days later, she notched a team-high 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting and six boards at Colorado (2/18) to help the Tigers record back-to-back wins in Boulder for the first time since 1985... her 26-point performance — on 9-of-12 shooting — a week later at Kansas (2/25) was a season-high... she also was 8-for-8 from the charity stripe while playing 43 minutes... averaged 19.5 points on 54.5 pct. shooting in Mizzou's Big 12 Tournament games against Texas Tech and Oklahoma... made a career-high 11 field goals against the Sooners in the semifinals.
SOPHOMORE (2004-05): Provided scoring punch for the Tigers immediately after becoming eligible (forced to sit out two semesters under NCAA transfer guidelines) in time for Mizzou's Dec. 18 game against Stanford... established herself as Mizzou's most productive offensive weapon, leading the team with 12.6 ppg... also had 15 double-figure scoring games... hit a turnaround game-winning jumper with 5.9 seconds left at Miami-Ohio (12/31) on New Year's Eve in her second game as a Tiger... scored 16 points in that game, beginning a nine-game stretch in which she averaged 15.2 ppg... set a career-high with three steals against Saint Louis (1/2)... three days later against Oklahoma State (1/5) set another personal best with seven rebounds... erupted for 30 points vs. Nebraska (1/8), the highest total by a Tiger all season, and the most by any player in Mizzou Arena history until LaToya Bond poured in 34 against Western Michigan (12/29/05)... Brooks' total was the most by a Tiger in regulation since [name unclear] had 30 vs. Southeastern Louisiana in 2001... scored 19 points at Baylor (2/16),beginning a streak of four games over 15 points... averaged 18.0 ppg during that stretch, ending with an 18-point outing at Nebraska.
FRESHMAN (2003-04 AT KANSAS STATE): Played in four games in the fall semester before transferring to Missouri over the winter... averaged 2.0 points and 0.8 rebounds per game in those contests... made her first collegiate field goal, and earned her first rebound and steal against Sacramento State (12/5)... was 2-for-3 from the field against Saint Louis (12/6), the best night in scoring a season-high four points... hit her only field-goal attempt vs. Southeast Missouri State (12/30).
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for coach Stacey Cole at Leavenworth High School... a 2002 Street & Smith's High School All-American
Buzzer-Beaters With Tiffany
The first time I saw Mizzou Arena, I thought: This arena is amazing.
If I could change any basketball rule, I would change: The three-season rule.
When my playing days are over, I plan to: Become a basketball coach.
If I could play another sport at MU, it would be: Volleyball, because I would love to spike the ball.
My advice to kids: Never give up and always believe in yourself.
Over the summer, I saw ___ and had a blast: A WNBA game (NY vs. Indiana).
The best athlete I ever played against was: Evan Unrau.
Nobody knows how much I like to: Watch football.
The biggest influences on my basketball career have been: My parents.
The things that impress me about coach Stein are: Her positive attitude and how caring she is.
Favorite class this semester: Black Freedom Movement
Favorite pro athlete: Tamika Catchings
Favorite musician: Nelly
Favorite thing about basketball: How the intensity fills your body when you step onto the court
Best singer in their own mind: Kassie Drew
Best dancer: EeTisha Riddle
Hardest worker on the court: Blair Hardiek
2005-06:
Outlook: A terrific athlete with good speed, quickness and explosiveness. A slasher-type player who fits into the Stein style well. Was Mizzou's leading scorer last year and is capable of extended scoring spurts at any time, evidenced by her Mizzou Arena-record 30 points in January against Nebraska.
Sophomore Season (2004-05): Provided scoring punch for the Tigers immediately after becoming eligible (after sitting out two semesters under NCAA transfer guidelines) in time for Mizzou's Dec. 18 game against Stanford. Established herself as Mizzou's most productive offensive weapon, leading the team with 12.6 points per game. Hit a turnaround game-winning jumper with seconds left at Miami (Ohio) on New Year's Eve in her second game as a Tiger. Scored 16 points in that game, beginning a nine-game stretch in which she averaged 15.2 ppg. Set a career-high with three steals against Saint Louis on Jan. 2. Three days later against Oklahoma State, set another personal best by grabbing seven rebounds. Erupted for 30 points vs. Nebraska on Jan. 8, the highest total by a Tiger all season, and the most by any player (male or female) in the brief one-year history of Mizzou Arena. That total is also the most by a Tiger in regulation since Evan Unrau's 30 vs. Southeastern Louisiana in 2001. Scored 19 points at Baylor on Feb. 16, beginning a streak of four games over 15 points. Averaged 18.0 ppg during that span, ending with an 18-point outing at Nebraska on Feb. 26.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2003-04 AT KANSAS STATE): Played in four games in the fall semester before transferring to Missouri over the winter break. Averaged 2.0 points and .8 rebounds per game in those contests. Made her first collegiate field goal, and earned her first rebound and steal, against Sacramento State on Dec. 5. Was 2-of-3 from the field against Saint Louis the next night in scoring a career-high four points. Made her only field-goal attempt vs. Southeast Missouri State on Dec. 30.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner in basketball under coach Stacey Cole at Leavenworth High School. A 2002 Street & Smith's High School All-American Honorable Mention. Three-time all-conference first team selection. Two-time all-state pick (third team and honorable mention) by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. Four-time team MVP. Led the Pioneers in scoring and rebounding each year. Averaged 18.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.0 steals during her senior season. Also averaged 18.0 ppg as a sophomore and 17.0 ppg as a junior. Selected as Kansas City Star Player of the Week and Metro Sports Player of the Week. Honor Roll student. Volunteered with Special Olympics. Was an active member of People of Color and Christian Athlete groups on campus. Named to Who's Who Among American High School Students and Who's Who in Sports. National Physical Education Award Winner in 2001. Also competed on the AAU level with the Kansas Belles. Team finished seventh at the 2001 15-and-under AAU National Championships, seventh at the 2000 14-and-under AAU National Championships and ninth at the 1999 13-and-under AAU National Championships. Earned 2001 Outstanding Athlete honors in Missouri Valley/Kansas AAU 15-and-under girls basketball division. Named to the Miss Basketball All-America Team in 2001. Also selected to play on the U.S. AAU Kansas All-Star Team. Received the Ruthie Webster Award as the 1998 Outstanding Athlete in Missouri Valley/Kansas AAU 12-and-under girls basketball division.
PERSONAL: Tiffany Renee Brooks ... born Dec. 16, 1985 in Panama City, Panama ... daughter of Stevie and Osie Brooks ... has two siblings, older sister Stephanie McPhail (23) and younger brother Stevie Jr. (11) ... enjoys reading, writing and poetry ... won the MVP/Hustle Award at the Michael Jordan Basketball Camp in 1997 ... is majoring in sociology.
BUZZER-BEATERS WITH TIFFANY:
The best meal I ever had: My mom's spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread.
The first time I saw Mizzou Arena, the first thing I thought: Wow! This place is amazing, and we can make history here.If I could change any basketball rule: I'd get rid of charging fouls.
My advice to kids: You can be whatever you want to be in life as long as you never give up and work hard.
Over the summer, I saw and had a blast: My brother's football game.
Nobody knows how much I like to: Eat at Sonic.
The biggest influences on my basketball career: My father and Kate Benson, my AAU coach.
I came to Mizzou because... I loved the coaching staff, players, and the family-type atmosphere it portrayed.
Favorite professional athlete: Tamika Catchings.
Favorite reality show: The Real World.
Favorite thing about basketball: The intensity that fills your body once you step on the floor.
Favorite teacher from back home: Mrs. Davis (4th grade).
Favorite web site: espn.com.
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob.
Teammate who does the best impersonation of you: K-Kay Pickens.
Outlook: A terrific athlete with good speed, quickness and explosiveness. A slasher-type player who will fit into the Stein style well. Transferred to Missouri and immediately began practicing with the team in January of 2004, and will be eligible at the end of this fall semester. Currently has two seasons of eligibility remaining, yet may earn back a third season if intraconference transfer penalties are waived.
Freshman Season (2003-04 at Kansas State): Played in four games in the fall semester before transferring to Missouri over the winter break. Averaged 2.0 points and 0.8 rebounds per game in those contests. Made her first collegiate field goal, and earned her first rebound and steal, against Sacramento State on Dec. 5. Was 2-of-3 from the field against Saint Louis the next night in scoring a career-high four points. Made her only field-goal attempt vs. Southeast Missouri State on Dec. 30.
High School: Four-year letterwinner in basketball under coach Stacey Cole at Leavenworth High School. A 2002 Street & Smith's High School All-American Honorable Mention. Three-time all-conference first team selection. Two-time all-state pick (third team and honorable mention) by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. Four-time team MVP. Led the Pioneers in scoring and rebounding each year. Averaged 18.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.0 steals during her senior season. Also averaged 18.0 ppg as a sophomore and 17.0 ppg as a junior. Selected as Kansas City Star Player of the Week and Metro Sports Player of the Week. Honor Roll student. Volunteered with Special Olympics. Was an active member of People of Color and Christian Athlete groups on campus. Named to Who's Who Among American High School Students and Who's Who in Sports. National Physical Education Award Winner in 2001. Also competed on the AAU level with the Kansas Belles. Team finished seventh at the 2001 15-and-under AAU National Championships, seventh at the 2000 14-and-under AAU National Championships and ninth at the 1999 13-and-under AAU National Championships. Earned 2001 Outstanding Athlete honors in Missouri Valley/Kansas AAU 15-and-under girls basketball division. Named to the Miss Basketball All-America Team in 2001. Also selected to play on the U.S. AAU Kansas All-Star Team. Received the Ruthie Webster Award as the 1998 Outstanding Athlete in Missouri Valley/Kansas AAU 12-and-under girls basketball division.
Personal: Tiffany Renee Brooks. Born Feb. 16, 1985 in Panama City, Panama. Daughter of Stevie and Osie Brooks. Has two siblings, older sister Stephanie McPhail (23) and younger brother Stevie Jr. (11). Enjoys reading, writing and poetry. Won the MVP/Hustle Award at the Michael Jordan Basketball Camp in 1997. Is an undeclared business major.
Freshman (2003-04 at Kansas State): Played in four games in the fall semester before transferring to Missouri over the winter break ... averaged 2.0 points and 0.8 rebounds per game in those contests ... made her first collegiate field goal, and earned her first rebound and steal, against Sacramento State (12/5) ... was 2-of-3 from the field against Saint Louis (12/6) the next night in scoring a season-high four points ... made her only field-goal attempt vs. Southeast Missouri State (12/30).
High School: Four-year letterwinner for under coach Stacey Cole at Leavenworth High School ... a 2002 Street & Smith's High School All-American Honorable Mention ... three-time all-conference first team selection ... two-time all-state pick (third team and honorable mention) by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association ... four-time team MVP ... led the Pioneers in scoring and rebounding each year ... averaged 18.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.0 steals during her senior season ... also averaged 18.0 ppg as a sophomore and 17.0 ppg as a junior ... selected as Kansas City Star Player of the Week and Metro Sports Player of the Week ... Honor Roll student ... volunteered with Special Olympics ... was an active member of People of Color and Christian Athlete groups on campus ... named to Who's Who Among American High School Students and Who's Who in Sports ... National Physical Education Award Winner in 2001 ... also competed on the AAU level with the Kansas Belles ... team finished seventh at the 2001 15-and-under AAU National Championships ... seventh at the 2000 14-and-under AAU National Championships and ninth at the 1999 13-and-under AAU National Championships ... earned 2001 Outstanding Athlete honors in Missouri Valley/Kansas AAU 15-and-under girls basketball division ... named to the Miss Basketball All-America Team in 2001 ... also selected to play on the U.S. AAU Kansas All-Star Team ... received the Ruthie Webster Award as the 1998 Outstanding Athlete in Missouri Valley/Kansas AAU 12-and-under girls basketball division.
Personal: Full name is Tiffany Renee Brooks ... born Feb. 16, 1985 in Panama City, Panama ... daughter of Stevie and Osie Brooks ... has two siblings, older sister Stephanie McPhail (24) and younger brother Stevie Jr. (12) ... enjoys reading, writing and poetry ... won the MVP/Hustle Award at the Michael Jordan Basketball Camp in 1997 ... is majoring in sociology.