Men's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Cade Hall, UW-Eau Claire

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:  Cade Hall
Institution:  UW-Eau Claire
Hometown (High School):  Mauston, Wis. (Mauston High School)
Year in school:  5th Year
Sport:  Men's Basketball
Major:  Marketing

Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?
I chose Eau Claire because I loved the campus and the family feeling I got from the team on both my visits.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Athletes in Action.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
It’s the highest level of competition out there in Division III. All the relationships with coaches and teammates are the best part about being a WIAC Division III athlete.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Chicken Tenders
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Caramel Turtle
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Davies
TV Show?   Seinfeld
Holiday?  Fourth of July
Food?  Fried Chicken
Animal?  Golden Retriever
Smartphone App?  Clash Royale
Musical Group or Artist?  Luke Combs
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Chicago Bears
Vacation Spot?  Anywhere on a beach
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning a conference championship my freshman year in high school baseball.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Going to Carson Park and throwing the football around.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My mom.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
You'll never regret doing anything hard.
 
One word that describes you?
Positive.
 
What is your dream job? 
Business owner.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
Nothing too specific, but I want to travel all over the world.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I can juggle.

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