Men's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Mason Stoik, UW-Stout

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:  Mason Stoik
Institution: UW-Stout
Hometown and High School:  Eau Claire, Wis. (Eau Claire Memorial)
Year in school:  Junior
Sport:  Men’s Basketball
Major:  Plastics Engineering

Why did you choose UW-Stout?
I chose UW-Stout because of its unique plastics engineering program and because of its strong emphasis on hands on learning. I enjoy learning by doing, and UW-Stout's lab-based learning is best suited for my success in the classroom.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I enjoy the opportunity of competing with the best Division III athletes on a nightly basis in the WIAC. At any given time, there are multiple nationally ranked teams in the conference making every game highly competitive and helping me grow as both an athlete and teammate.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Double Butter Burger
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Caramel Fudge Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Fireside Cafe
TV Show?  The Boys
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Steak
Animal?  Tigers
Smartphone App?  Tik Tok
Musical Group or Artist?  The Beatles
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  New York Yankees
Vacation Spot?  San Diego, CA
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Beating #6 ranked Illinois Wesleyan
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Going to Applebee’s for half-price apps
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
Aaron Judge
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Value the time you have with your teammates. It goes by faster than you think.
 
One word that describes you?
Balanced
 
What is your dream job? 
Cutting the grass at Yankee Stadium.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Go to every Major League Baseball Stadium
---See the Eiffel Tower
---Visit all 50 states
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Good time management skills

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
March Madness
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I always end warmups with a made shot before I can start the game.
 
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