Men's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ethan Anderson, UW-La Crosse

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) 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 will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Ethan Anderson          
Institution:  UW-La Crosse
Hometown (High School):  Black River Falls, Wis. (Black River Falls High School)
Year in School:  Senior
Sport:  Men’s Basketball
Major:  Finance
Minors:  Economics and Accounting


Why did you choose UW-La Crosse?
I chose UW-La Crosse because of my belief in the basketball program and coaching staff and the high academic standards of the University.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
 
What causes do you care about?
Cancer research.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The WIAC is the best league in the country. Anyone can beat anyone on any given night. If you are successful in the league, you have a chance to compete for a national championship.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheeseburger and fries
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Chocolate Éclair
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Wittich Hall
Movie?  Hoosiers
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Cheeseburger
Musical Group/Artist?  Morgan Wallen
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Everything Wisconsin. Packers, Bucks, Brewers.
Vacation Spot?  Maui
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning the first NCAA tournament game in program history.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Golf and play euchre.
 
One word that describes your team?
Together.
 
One word that describes you?
Competitor.
 
What is your dream job? 
Financial advisor.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Visit every continent (except Antarctica).
---Attend a Final Four.
---Attend The Masters.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Making homemade pizzas.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Listen to music.
 
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