University of Minnesota Athletics
Natalie Kussow Named WBCA Wisconsin Ms. Basketball
3/12/2026 12:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Kussow will join the Gophers as a freshman for the 2026-27 season
MINNEAPOLIS - Signee Natalie Kussow (Hartland, Wis., Arrowhead High School) has been named the 2026 Ms. Basketball award-winner by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
Kussow is averaging 26.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game with 66 three-pointers made. She's shooting 49.4 percent from the floor and 85.8 percent from the free throw line.
The 6-0 guard is fifth in girls basketball state history with 2,737 points. In addition, Kussow has also compiled 916 rebounds, 273 assists, 363 steals, and 99 blocks in her career.
Kussow began the year as a two-time first-team WBCA all-state selection. She earned honorable mention honors as a freshman.
She has led the Warhawks to a 101-13 record and three WIAA state tournament appearances, including winning the Division 1 state championship in 2024.
Kussow is averaging 26.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game with 66 three-pointers made. She's shooting 49.4 percent from the floor and 85.8 percent from the free throw line.
The 6-0 guard is fifth in girls basketball state history with 2,737 points. In addition, Kussow has also compiled 916 rebounds, 273 assists, 363 steals, and 99 blocks in her career.
Kussow began the year as a two-time first-team WBCA all-state selection. She earned honorable mention honors as a freshman.
She has led the Warhawks to a 101-13 record and three WIAA state tournament appearances, including winning the Division 1 state championship in 2024.
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