Jennifer Burkeen Showers

Inducted in 2002

Basketball

As a Lion

After a standout career at Marshall County High School in Benton, KY, Jennifer Burkeen Showers joined the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions. She quickly made her mark, averaging 17.4 points and 10.9 rebounds per game as a freshman and earning Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference honors.

In 1997, she became the Lady Lions' all-time leading scorer and rebounder with 1,845 points and 1,183. She continued to earn all-conference honors in the TCAC and, as a Senior was a member of the TranSouth's All-Conference team. She was also recognized as the team's Most Valuable Player in 1997.

The 6-foot post player was a member of the university's first team to be nationally ranked and to advance to the NAIA national tournament. The team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen and ended the season ranked 10th in the nation.

After Graduation

Jennifer and her husband, Mike, live in Decatur, Ala., with their two children, Alyssa and David.