Jordan Hooper

Nebraska Women’s Basketball

Jordan Hooper, Sophomore, Forward

Alliance, Nebraska

What makes you proud to be a Husker?

It feels great when we go do outreach activities and give back to the community because people do so much to support us, it is important show our appreciation for them. I also think the relationships that we build for life at Nebraska are amazing.

Major:

Psychology

Plans for life after sports?

I hope my basketball career can extend beyond college, but it is really important for me to graduate and put myself in a position to get a good job and hopefully be able to provide for my family.

Favorite Nebraska classic food: Runzas, Fairbury Hot Dogs, or Valentino’s pizza?

Fairbury Hot Dogs

Nickname?

J-Hoop

How do you get focused right before a game?

I just like to go over my scouting report and visualize what I am going to do in the game.

Who do you admire most?

My Mom

Top song on your music player?

 “Stick Drill” by Piccalo

Favorite Cornhusker tradition?

I love the atmosphere around Saturday football home games. It is awesome.

Hidden talent?

I can gleek on command.

Why did you choose to play for Nebraska?

I wanted to stay in my home state and I really like all the people around the program, including the coaches and players and other staff members.

Favorite quote?

“I don’t lift weights because they’re heavy, and I don’t run because it makes me tired.” – Charles Barkley