Men's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jack Leifker, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the 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:  Jack Leifker
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown and High School:  Blaine Minn., (Spring Lake Park High School)
Year in school:  Graduate
Sport:  Basketball
Undergraduate Major:  Marketing and Sales
Graduate Major:  Strategic Leadership

Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
Great City, Facilities, and offensive mindset.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Athletes Intervarsity

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
Community and Competitiveness
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  ButterBurger
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Vanilla Reeses
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Dining Hall
TV Show?  Tires
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Burgers
Animal?  Dog
Smartphone App?  Apple Music
Musical Group or Artist?  Coldplay
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Packers and Bucks
Vacation Spot?  Banff, Canada
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Any home playoff game
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Dinner
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My Dad
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Get sleep, stay hydrated, and keep a good attitude.
 
One word that describes you?
Competitive
  
What is your dream job? 
Pro sports GM
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---NBA Finals game
---Packers game at Lambeau
---Visit Switzerland
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Cards

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
NBA Finals or Super Bowl
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Prayer
 
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