Missouri State University

Tyonna Snow

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Class: Sophomore Hometown: Blue Springs, Mo. High School: Blue Springs High

Height: 5-10 Position: Guard

Background: All-around player with a knack for defense at Blue Springs High outside Kansas City...Three-time all-state and all-conference selection and four-time team defensive player of the year...Aided the Wildcats to an 84-9 record her final three seasons, becoming the first girls basketball player in Kansas City history to make the state championship game four consecutive seasons, each resulting in a runner-up finish...Earned numerous awards as a senior, including player of the year honors from the Kansas City Sports Commission, Kansas City Star and The Examiner...Scored 16.1 points with 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 2.1 assists that season after tallying 14 points and six boards as a junior...One of the top guards in the nation according to ESPN's Hoopgurlz.com...Ran track for the first time as a senior, earning all-state recognition in the long jump, 200-meter dash, and 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays.

Personal: Tyonna L. Snow is the daughter of Tyra Snow and Percy Snow...Born in Independence, Mo...Has one sister, Bry, a junior forward for the Lady Bears...Father was an All-American linebacker at Michigan State and a first-round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1990...Mother ran track at Michigan State...Uncle, Eric Snow, played 13 seasons in the NBA...Undecided on an academic major...Turned 19 in August.