Rucker is a 2003 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. Rucker was a 3-time NCAA champion in the shot put by winning titles at the 1991 outdoor meet, the 1992 indoor meet and the 1992 outdoor meet. Rucker also added a discus national championship in 1992. A 7-time All American, Rucker was named the NCAC most valuable field performer four times.
