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Emily Engstler

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Emily Engstler
Emily Engstler.jpg
Engstler with Syracuse in 2019
No. 21 – Louisville Cardinals
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueAtlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2000-05-01) May 1, 2000 (age 21)
Queens, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Career information
High school
College
Career highlights and awards

Emily Ann Engstler[1] (born May 1, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Louisville Cardinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). She graduated from St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, New York, where she was rated a five-star recruit by ESPN and named a McDonald's All-American. Engstler competed for Syracuse during her first three years at the college level, earning ACC Co-Sixth Player of the Year honors in her junior season, before transferring to Louisville.

Early life and high school career[]

Engstler was born on May 1, 2000, in Queens, New York, to Marilyn and William Engstler, and moved to Roosevelt Island by the age of eight.[2][3][4] She first picked up a basketball as a three-year-old and grew up playing for boys' Catholic Youth Organization teams at Resurrection Academy.[5] Engstler also played pick-up games on outdoor courts across the street from her home. She modeled her game after Elena Delle Donne and Kevin Durant. In her freshman season, Engstler played for Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, where her mother had played basketball. After one year, she transferred to St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, seeking a better academic fit,[6] and sat out for her sophomore year due to Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) transfer rules.[7]

As a junior, Engstler averaged 19 points, 15.7 rebounds, 5.9 blocks and 3.4 steals per game. She recorded the first quadruple-double in school history, with 27 points, 29 rebounds, 11 assists and 10 blocks, against Nazareth Regional High School.[8] Engstler was named to the New York State Sportswriters Association (NYSSWA) Class AA all-state sixth team.[9] In her senior season, she averaged 18.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game, receiving New York Gatorade Player of the Year and NYSSWA Class AA all-state first team accolades.[10][11] She helped her team achieve a 19–9 record and reach the Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA title game.[10] Engstler was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.[7]

Recruiting[]

Engstler was considered a five-star recruit and the ninth-best player in the 2018 class by ESPN.[12] On October 19, 2017, she committed to play college basketball for Syracuse over offers from Ohio State and Miami (Florida). Engstler was drawn to the school because of its proximity to her home and its reputed program in broadcast journalism,[13] her intended major.[8]

College career[]

Engstler came off the bench during her freshman season at Syracuse.[14] On February 21, 2019, she recorded a season-high 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks in a 90–63 win over Pittsburgh.[15] As a freshman, Engstler averaged 4.9 points and 4.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game.[16] With the departure of small forward Miranda Drummond, she entered the starting lineup in her sophomore season.[17] On December 20, 2019, Engstler posted 13 points, a season-high 17 rebounds and five assists in a 77–63 victory over Michigan State.[18] On January 5, 2020, she recorded a season-high 22 points and 15 rebounds in a 74–63 victory against Notre Dame.[19] As a sophomore, Engstler averaged nine points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, leading her team in rebounds and blocks.[20] She suffered from depression during the season. Engstler improved her endurance and mental health by exercising routinely during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown under the guidance of her older sister, Danielle. She lost about 40 lbs (18 kg) in the offseason through exercise and dieting.[21][22]

Engstler returned to a reserve role in her junior season, but remained one of Syracuse's most productive players.[22] In the quarterfinals of the 2021 ACC Tournament, she made a game-winning, buzzer beating layup in a 90–89 win over Florida State.[23] Engstler registered a junior season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 72–59 loss to Louisville at the semifinals.[24] She was selected to the all-tournament second team.[25] As a junior, Engstler averaged 10.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, earning ACC Co-Sixth Player of the Year honors.[26] She led Syracuse in rebounds, steals and three-point field goal percentage.[27] For her senior season, Engstler transferred to Louisville, being drawn to the program by head coach Jeff Walz.[28] On January 2, 2022, she made a game-winning layup with three seconds left in a 50–48 victory over Georgia Tech.[29]

National team career[]

In August 2021, Engstler played for the United States national 3x3 team at the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 Nations League in France. She helped the team finish with a 5–3 record.[30]

References[]

  1. ^ "Emily Ann Engstler". FIBA. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  2. ^ Jeff Walz [@CoachJeffWalz] (May 1, 2021). "#CardNation please help wish our newest @UofLWBB teammate a very Happy Birthday! Have a great day @em__baller !! #TwentyOne" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Kramer, Lindsay (July 25, 2018). "Meet 'LeBronna James': Emily Engstler is jewel recruit for Syracuse women's basketball". The Post-Standard. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Emily Engstler – Women's Basketball". University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  5. ^ McCleary, Michael (November 2, 2018). "No doubt: Emily Engstler's battle's with uncertainty has elevated her to one of the best recruits in Syracuse basketball history". The Daily Orange. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  6. ^ Fader, Mirin (September 21, 2017). "Morning or night, New York's top basketball prospect is up for a challenge". ESPN. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Fonseca, Bryan (April 11, 2018). "Engstler aims to push women in sports to the forefront". Forest Hills Times. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Barca, Christopher (February 1, 2018). "Emily Engstler cements her status as SFP icon". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  9. ^ "NYSSWA all-state team, 2017 (large schools)". New York State Sportswriters Association. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Kramer, Lindsay (March 19, 2018). "Syracuse women's basketball recruit is New York state Gatorade player of the year". The Post-Standard. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  11. ^ Stevens, Kevin (May 31, 2018). "All-State Basketball: Four first-teamers for Section 4". Press & Sun-Bulletin. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Emily Engstler 2018 High School Girls' Basketball Profile". ESPN. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  13. ^ Olson, Dan (October 19, 2017). "Top New York prospect Emily Engstler commits to Syracuse". ESPN. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  14. ^ Emerman, Danny (February 12, 2020). "Emily Engstler has grown into a star for SU after turbulent freshman year". The Daily Orange. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  15. ^ Heyen, Billy (February 21, 2019). "Emily Engstler scores career-high 17 points in Syracuse's blowout of Pittsburgh". The Daily Orange. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  16. ^ Kramer, Lindsay (October 17, 2019). "Emily Engstler prepped to earn bigger role for Syracuse women's basketball". The Post-Standard. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  17. ^ Kramer, Lindsay (November 21, 2019). "Emily Engstler jumps in as starter for Syracuse women's basketball: 'I've been waiting on this moment'". The Post-Standard. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  18. ^ "Syracuse women take down No. 19 Michigan State 77-63". ESPN. Associated Press. December 20, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  19. ^ "Orange Come Back, Top Irish in OT". Syracuse University Athletics. January 5, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  20. ^ Stanley, Sara (September 9, 2020). "Why 2020-21 will be Emily Engstler's breakout season for Syracuse women's basketball". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. SB Nation. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  21. ^ "SU women's basketball player on her battle with depression last season". WSYR-TV. March 19, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  22. ^ a b Fernandez, Roshan (March 17, 2021). "Emily Engstler's offseason transformation ignites her best year to date". The Daily Orange. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  23. ^ "Emily Engstler's overtime buzzer-beater knocks off #8 Florida State". WSYR-TV. January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  24. ^ Shults, Thomas (March 6, 2021). "Despite Emily Engstler season-high 21 points, Syracuse loses to Louisville 72-59". The Daily Orange. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  25. ^ "Engstler Named ACC All-Tournament Second Team". Syracuse University Athletics. March 7, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  26. ^ Robinson, Cameron Teague (October 26, 2021). "A perfect match: Transfer Emily Engstler found a new home, the Cards found another X-factor". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  27. ^ Bailey, Stephen (April 1, 2021). "Syracuse's Emily Engstler will transfer to Louisville: 'I hope for a new beginning'". CuseNation. 247Sports. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  28. ^ Demling, Jody (April 6, 2021). "Q&A: Louisville women's basketball transfer Emily Engstler". Cardinal Authority. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  29. ^ "Engstler's Layup Completes Louisville Rally at Georgia Tech". Louisville Report. Associated Press. January 2, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  30. ^ Evans, Nick (August 2, 2021). "Engstler, Van Lith Compete for USA at FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League". University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved January 16, 2022.

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