Eau Claire North point guard Hannah Quilling has given a verbal commitment to play basketball at UW-Green Bay on Sunday. Look for the story in Tuesday's Leader-Telegram.
Here's a few tidbits that won't appear in the story:
* Quilling said that she was really sold on the academics of UW-Green Bay. I know that every athlete says that, but it wasn't just a cliche. She was really impressed with the school.
* She also said that playing in Green Bay will allow family and friends to see her play. The Phoenix usually play road games against Marquette and Wisconsin and have two games a year with UW-Milwaukee, meaning that her friends that attend colleges across the state can check her out the next four years.
* North coach Dan Sippel said that he didn't put any additional pressure on Quilling to make up her mind before the season started, even though a uncommitted senior that attracts DI looks can be a bit of a distraction. "I wanted her to take the time and make sure this was the best decision for Hannah," he said. That's the exact attitude a high school coach should have.
* Quilling hasn't played with anyone on the current UW-Green Bay roster, but she has played against junior point guard Kati Harty, who went to school at Ashwaubenon.
* Quilling is new UWGB coach Matt Bonnett's third recruit — and all have been point guards. Algoma's Sam Zastow and De Pere's Adrian Ritchie (who is only a junior) will also play in Green Bay.
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