2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster
Roster
Nikki Kerstein
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Riverwoods, Ill.
- High School:
- Montini Catholic
Completed her first season at Wisconsin in 2025-26, appearing in 23 games and averaging 7.7 minutes per game … Came to Wisconsin as the No. 5 overall player and No. 2 point guard in the state of Illinois … Four-time Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) All-State selection and two-time First Team honoree … Named the 2025 Associated Press Class 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 Class 3A State Championship, earning State Finals MVP honors 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.
Throughout her collegiate career, she has averaged 0.8 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game across 23 games.
2025-26 (FRESHMAN)
Played in 23 games, averaging 7.7 minutes per game … Scored a career-high three points twice, vs. Detroit Mercy (Nov. 23) and Iowa (March 1) … Played a career-high 19 minutes at UIC (Nov. 19).
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.
