WENDI MESSER QUICK FACTS: Messer enters her freshman year with the Tigers after an exceptional career at the high school level ... Could see time both as a shooting guard or down low in a forward position.

 

IN HIGH SCHOOL: Was a standout at the prep level ... Earned All-Section honors all four years she lettered ... Was an all region selection in 2006 and 2007 ... Was named player of the year in 2007.

 

PERSONAL DATA: A Social Work major, Wendi Paige Messer was born on July 21st, 1989, and she resides in Barbourville, Kentucky ... Goes by the nickname "Hossey" ... She has one brother, Adam (23) ... Her parents are Greg Messer, and Vernon and Janie Swords ... Hobbies outside of Basketball include spending time with family, hanging out with friends, and sleeping ... Lists Grant Hill as her athletic inspiration.