Abby Kaiser, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2021-22 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q & A segment. The segments, presented by Culver's, will be also posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Abby Kaiser
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown and High School: Potosi, Wis. (Potosi High School)
Year in school: Senior
Sport(s): Women's Basketball
Major(s): Accounting
Minor(s): Information Systems
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
I choose to attend UW-Oshkosh because I loved the how close and welcoming the team was and how great the coaching staff was! I also wanted to go to a school that was going to challenge me as an athlete and student to become the best version of myself!
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
None
What causes do you care about?
I am very passionate about Special Olympics. I have always enjoyed watching all the accomplishments the athletes make on and off the court and during their activities.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I enjoy how competitive the WIAC is and how every game is a challenge. Being a Division lll athlete is a great feeling as you can play with and against other players who are playing for the love of the game, but still competing at such a high level.
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver's? Culver's Cheese Curds
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Oreo Overload
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus? Blackhawk Dining
Movie? Bridesmaids
TV Show? The Bachelor
Food? Oreos
Musical Group/Artist? Thomas Rhett
Professional Sports Athlete? Adam Thielen
Hobby? Hanging out with friends and family!
Quote/motto? "W.I.N.- What's Important Now."
What is your greatest sports moment?
Defeating UW-Whitewater last year for the third time in the season to win the WIAC Tournament.
What is the best thing that you bring to the team?
I think my hard-working ethic is the best thing I bring to my team.
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Always have fun and give it your all, whether that is in the classroom or on the court. Appreciate all the moments, because your four years will go by in the blink of an eye.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
I love to go get ice cream with my teammates!
If you could trade places for a day with a person, who would it be and why?
I would love to trade places with Joanna Gaines for a day, as I love Fixer Upper and think it would be so fun to design a house for someone else on TV!
What is your dream job?
Being an interior designer and have my own show on HGTV!
Three things on your "bucket list"?
1. Go Hawaii
2. Go to the Final Four
3. Go to Fiji
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
None.
What is your biggest "pet-peeve"?
Being late.
2021-22 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights
Abby Kaiser • Women's Basketball