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Get to Know University of Miami Women’s Basketball Commit, Natalie Wetzel
Name: Natalie Wetzel
Hometown: McMurray, Pennsylvania
High School: Peters Township High School
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard and Forward
Commitment: The University of Miami Hurricanes women’s basketball. Known as “The U”, Miami competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and calls Coral Gables, Florida home. The institution is home to around 20,000 students and will celebrate its’ 100th birthday in April 2025.
Why She Chose Miami: “I chose Miami because of the great location, facilities, and coaching staff.”
Academic Interests: Criminal justice and law
Accolades: Currently stands at 1,136 points, first-team Pittsburgh Union Progress (PUP), second-team all-state in Class 6A, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fab Five selection, section championship in 2024, more than 30 Division I scholarship offers, and averages of 17.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game as a junior
Top Athletic Memories: Scoring point number 1,000 of her career in an overtime win over Bethel Park and winning a section championship in the 2023-24 season. “I am very grateful for being able to have scored 1,000 points and going far into the playoffs with my team last season. However, I intend for this upcoming high school season to bring much more success and hopefully some championships to my school.”
What Western PA Bruins Mean to Her: The Bruins have allowed me to gain friendships that I hope will last for life. The bond I share with my teammates is very strong, and I am glad I chose to play with the Bruins.”
A Shoutout to Her Support System: “I would like to thank both of my parents, Erica and Matt Wetzel, for their unconditional support for me throughout my whole career. I wouldn’t be the person or player I am today without them. Additionally, my brothers, Nick and Jake Wetzel have always been there for me and have always cheered me on.”
Second-Generation College Player: Wetzel will soon join her mother, Erica, as a college hooper. Erica was a player at La Roche University in Pittsburgh.
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