OVERVIEW
Nikki Kerstein joins Wisconsin for the 2025–26 season as one of the most decorated prep players in Illinois … Ranked the No. 5 overall player and No. 2 point guard in Illinois … Four-time Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) All-State selection and two-time First Team honoree … Named the 2025 Associated Press 3A Player of the Year and a finalist for Illinois Ms. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year … Led Montini Catholic to four postseason runs, including the 2025 IHSA 3A State Championship, where she was named State Finals MVP for the second time in her career.
Over her four-year high school career, totaled 2,195 points, 644 assists, 537 steals, 528 rebounds, 116 blocks, and 261 three-pointers … The only player in Illinois’ Class of 2025 to surpass 2,000+ points, 500+ assists, 500+ rebounds, and 500+ steals … Ranks top 20 all-time in Illinois high school history in both career steals and assists.
HIGH SCHOOL
Led Montini Catholic to a 3A state title (2025), third place (2024), fourth place (2023), and a sectional championship (2022) … Averaged 18.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3.4 steals as a senior … Named State Finals MVP twice … Played club basketball for Mac Irvin Lady Fire.
INTERNATIONAL
Named Greek National Player of the Year (USA) … Invited to play for the Greek National Team at age 15.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Tasia and Billy Kerstein … Majoring in Sports Journalism/Broadcasting.
