Nikki Kerstein developed a strong connection with University of Wisconsin women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton when she was initially recruited to Missouri.
Montini Catholic senior Nikki Kerstein tries to drive past York's Brinley O'Brien during a game last season. Kerstein flipped her commitment to Wisconsin on Tuesday, following new Badgers coach Robin Pingeton.
Nikki Kerstein, a three-star recruit ranked No. 97 nationally according to 247Sports, gives the Badgers another proven scorer. The 5-foot-8 guard, who ranked 18th at her position nationally and fourth overall in Illinois, finished her high school career with 2,195 points.
Nikki Kerstein, this season's Illinois Class 3A Player of the Year, values her relationship with Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton. The two cultivated it while Kerstein was being recruited by Pingeton to Missouri.
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Montini Catholic senior Nikki Kerstein tries to drive past York's Brinley O'Brien during a game last season. Kerstein flipped her commitment to Wisconsin on Tuesday, following new Badgers coach Robin Pingeton.
Nikki Kerstein, a three-star recruit ranked No. 97 nationally according to 247Sports, gives the Badgers another proven scorer. The 5-foot-8 guard, who ranked 18th at her position nationally and fourth overall in Illinois, finished her high school career with 2,195 points.
Nikki Kerstein, this season's Illinois Class 3A Player of the Year, values her relationship with Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton. The two cultivated it while Kerstein was being recruited by Pingeton to Missouri.
