S3 E15: Nikki Kerstein

In this episode of the Wisconsin Huddle, Wisconsin women’s basketball true freshman Nikki Kerstein sits down to share her remarkable basketball journey and her fast start with the Badgers. As a former top 100 recruit and All-State champion from the Chicago area, Kerstein opens up about what drew her to Madison—including her strong connection to the coaching staff, the appeal of a premier sports journalism program, and the desire to stay close to family. She touches on her unique experiences as a dual citizen training with the Greece national team, the major adjustments she has navigated during her transition to Big Ten intensity, and the locker room confidence fueling the Badgers' historic 8-3 season start. To wrap up the show, Kerstein brings the holiday spirit by drafting a festive "North Pole" basketball lineup featuring Santa and Rudolph before ranking holiday hoops scenarios in a fun game of Badger Blind Rank. Watch the full conversation on the Wisconsin Huddle!

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