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Jenny Hancock

54 Jenny Hancock
Sophomore - Forward - 5-11
Republic, Missouri (Republic H.S.)

Career high 13 points vs. Missouri-Rolla
Career high eight rebounds vs. Indianapolis
Shot 51% from the floor

2002-03 Freshman Season
Played in 25 games and averaged 9.9 minutes per game ... Recorded seven points against Northwest Missouri State in MIAA tournament ... Scored 10 points or more in two games ... Hit 54% from the free throw line.

Republic High School
As a senior, averaged 11.5 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists ... Was a first team all Central Ozark Conference and first team all-district in 2002 ... Led the Republic Tigers to the 3A quarterfinals and was the leading rebounder in 1999, 2000, and 2001 ... Co-MVP of team in 2002 ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Missouri Youth Alliance Against Underage Drinking, history club, Youth Exchanging with Seniors, Future Business Leaders of America, spanish club, student council and was an A+ tutor and Hi-Step role model.

Coach Middleton Says
Jenny is a post player for us that came on strong at the end of the year. She had a great summer and I expect some amazing things from her this year. I think a lot of our fans are going to be surprised with how improved she is. She began showing that at the end of the year last year and that will just pick up again this year. She is a very strong and good rebounder and a very good finisher around the bucket. We will expect great things from her this year.

About Jenny

Major: Political science and history
Career plans after college: President of USA
What I like most about SBU: Family-like atmosphere, professors, closeness of basketball team
Why I chose SBU: Close to home, women’s basketball was well supported, Christian atmosphere
Favorite movie: Anything with John Wayne
Favorite TV show: O’Reilly Factor, Friends
Favorite book: A Heart, a Cross, and a Flag
Favorite singer/artist: Phillips, Craig, and Dean

Favorite event attended as a spectator: Cardinals’ games
Favorite athlete: Mike Matheny (Cardinals’ catcher)
Nickname: Hancock, Hanny
Favorite SBU instructor: Dr. Whatley
Favorite quote: "The greatest victories come when people dare to be great, when they summon their spirits to brave the unknown and go forward to reach a greater good." Ronald Reagan
If I could go one place in the world, I would go to: Montana or Washington D.C.
What do you do to get ready for a game (pre-game rituals): Listening to "Devil Went Down to Georgia" and chew Winterfresh gum
Meal I looked forward to while growing up: Dad’s "Special"
People say I look like: My brother
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31
Biggest sports thrill: Winning districts my senior year
Most influential person in my life: My parents
If my life were made into a movie, who would play me? Maureen O’Hara
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Shop or go to Cardinals’ games
Favorite vacation: Flathead Lake Lodge Dude Ranch in Big Fork, Montana
Cardinals vs. Royals: Cardinals no contest, as long as Mike Matheny is playing
Favorite place to play on the road: Emporia State
Favorite sports team: St. Louis Cardinals
Famous people I have met: George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, Grant Wistrom
What I have learned from Coach Middleton: Discipline and focus
Three words to describe my play: Aggressive, agile, relentless
I chose my jersey number because: When I was in 7th grade, I scored 54 points in a game.
What I worked on during the off-season: Speed and strength
My basketball goals for this year: Go to national tournament, make an impact
Pets: Miniature Schnauzer-Daisy
Dream car: Four door GMC Silverado
If you could meet and spend the afternoon with any celebrity who would it be and why? George W. Bush, because he is a great president whom I admire.

 

 

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