Women's basketball adds two on National Signing Day
November 08, 2023 | Women's Basketball
Bisballe and Grzesk sign national letters of intent
MADISON, Wis. - The Badgers will have two new faces on the court in the 2024-25 season. Head coach Marisa Moseley announced on Wednesday that high school seniors Alie Bisballe and Gracie Grzesk have each signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Wisconsin.
Alie Bisballe
Alie Bisballe comes to the Badgers from Lake City High School in Lake City, Mich. When she was not on the court for her high school, Bisballe played for the Michigan Mystics, the state's largest girls basketball club.
The 6'4" forward earned first-team all-conference, fourth-team all-state, Cadillac new all-area team, and BCAM best division III honors. Bisballe has also received a handful of varsity letters and helped her team earn conference and district champions.
The daughter of Chad and Kristi Bisballe plans to major in education when she comes to Madison.
I chose Wisconsin because it reminded me of home and I felt very welcomed and wanted. Wisconsin is an amazing university academically as well. I wanted somewhere where I would be challenged not only athletically, but academically.Alie Bisballe
I am so excited to start practicing with the team, participating in school activities, and being on campus in early June!
?? NEW BADGER ALERT ??
— Wisconsin Women’s Basketball (@BadgerWBB) November 8, 2023
Lake City ?? Madison!
Let’s welcome @AlieBisballe to our family! pic.twitter.com/rEJagX8ecN
Gracie Grzesk
Gracie Grzesk (pronounced “GRESH”) will stay in her home state, traveling to Madison from Green Bay, Wis. The 5'11" forward attended Notre Dame Academy and played club for the Wisconsin Purple Aces, who capped off a perfect 25-0 season en route to the 2023 USJN National Championship.
In high school, Grzesk earned multiple first-team all-conference, FRCC Player of the Year, AP all-state, WBCA all-state and varsity letter honors. She also led her team to three Wisconsin State Championships as well as three conference championships.
Gracie comes from a basketball family, with her dad, Gary, playing at UW-Green Bay and her mom, Liz, at Youngstown State. Gary Grezek stays familiar with the collegiate basketball scene as he leads the St. Norbert Green Knights' men's basketball program.
Gracie intends to major in Rehabilitation Psychology during her tenure at Wisconsin.
I chose Wisconsin because of the challenging academics, being close to home and the family atmosphere. Coach Mo, the assistant coaches and players made me feel very welcomed.Gracie Grzesk
In addition to staying close to home, I am excited to compete in the Big Ten, one of the best conferences in the country. I can’t wait to be part of what Coach Mo is building. On Wisconsin!
?? NEW BADGER ALERT ??
— Wisconsin Women’s Basketball (@BadgerWBB) November 8, 2023
Green Bay ?? Madison!
Let’s welcome @graciegrzesk to our family! pic.twitter.com/cPEUqDZzAx
Quotes from Head Coach Marisa Moseley
A Lake City, Michigan native standing at 6-4, Alie Bisballe immediately increases our size and skill in the post. Her versatility and skill enable her to move seamlessly about the court.Marisa Moseley on Bisballe
Alie’s IQ and court vision at her size truly make her a unique and dangerous player! Alie is capable of starting our break as well as knocking in trail 3’s or posting up, adding even more depth to a loaded roster. Alie’s desire and commitment to becoming a Badger is exciting and inspiring. She is fully bought into where we are headed as a program, and I am confident her skillset and work ethic will prove to be a phenomenal additions! Badger fans please help me welcome Alie to Madison!
A Green Bay, Wisconsin native, Gracie Grzesk is a dynamic and versatile guard who can impact the game in a multitude of ways! Her laser accuracy from beyond the arc, as well as her ability to bang in the post, will be a delight for Badger fans to watch!Marisa Moseley on Grzesk
The product of two coaches, Gracie’s basketball IQ and savvy play are a great fit for our program. She is the definition of a winner, having recorded three straight Wisconsin state championships, with her eyes set on a 4-peat. A s an in-state kid, she bleeds red and is a true Badger. Gracie joins a long line of in-state players committed to bringing Wisconsin back to greatness. Badger Nation please help me welcome Gracie to Madison!
