Each week during the 2024-25 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:  Brynlee Nelson
Institution:  UW-Platteville
Hometown (High School):  Fennimore, Wis. (Fennimore High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Women’s Basketball
Major:  Elementary Education

Why did you choose UW-Platteville?
I chose UW-Platteville because it is a beautiful campus, within a good community that is close to home.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I enjoy competing in the WIAC because it is an extremely competitive conference. Being a Division III athlete allows me to prioritize my schooling.
 
What is your favorite…
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Dark Chocolate PB Crunch
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheese Curds
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The Pioneer Perk
TV Show?  Impractical Jokers
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Pancakes
Animal?  Monkey
Smartphone App?  Pinterest
Musical Group/Artist?  Zach Bryan
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Caitlin Clark/Indiana Fever
Vacation Spot?  Colorado
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning back-to-back state titles in the 4 by 400-meter relay in high school.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
I enjoy attending other UW-Platteville sporting events with my teammates.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My older sister.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
The advice I have for younger student-athletes is to continue working hard, have fun, and take time to yourself.

One word that describes you?
Passionate.
 
What is your dream job? 
Teacher/Coach.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Learn how to snowboard.
---Go whitewater rafting in a national park.
---Run a marathon.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I played piano for 5 years.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I have to braid my hair before every game.