University of St. Thomas Athletics
2016-17 Women's Basketball Roster
Roster
Elsa Anderson
- Position:
- C
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Des Moines Christian
- Hometown:
- Des Moines, Iowa
2016-17: Elsa played in 20 game, scoring 51 points (2.6 ppg) and contributing 27 rebounds during Varsity games. She snagged a career high, 7 rebounds vs. Macalester, and had two games of scoring 8 points.
Elsa played 4 games with the JV squad and poured in 56 points (14 ppg) and grabbed 77 rebounds (7 rpg).
Prior to St. Thomas.... Captain of basketball team junior and senior year, Team made it to state tournament for basketball junior and senior year, 1st Team All Conference Junior and Senior Year basketball, All District Junior and Senior Year basketball, All Academic 4 years, 1st Team All State Coaches Association basketball, 2nd Team Des Moines Register basketball, 3rd Team State tournament basketball, MVP of Elite All Star Team Tournament basketball, school basketball records for season rebounding, career rebounding, season points, career points, 1,000+ points for high school career, State of Iowa Leadership Award, National Honor Society, Softball for 2 years, played AAU with Kingdom Hoops junior high and high school, GPA of 4.2, business award for senior recognition.
Family.... Father is Steven Anderson who attended St. Johns, Mother is Kelly Anderson who attended school at UW-Stout and Mankato, Older brother Chase Anderson played baseball at Northwest Missouri State and older sister Amber Hoover swam at Gustavus Adolphus.
Why did you choose St. Thomas?.... I loved the community aspect I felt when I was on campus and how everyone on the basketball team was constantly motivating each other and holding everyone accountable. I'm looking to improve my basketball game and make long-lasting connections throughout the college process.
What was your first impression of St. Thomas?.... I first heard of St. Thomas when speaking with Coach Sinn to come on a recruiting visit. I loved hearing about the team's passion to constantly improve skills even at the college level, something I wasn't always seeing as a focus elsewhere.
Who is your favorite athlete?.... George Niang who previously played for Iowa State. I loved comparing my play to his in that he wasn’t always the most athletic one on the court, yet his quick muscle memory moves could beat his opponents.
Who inspires you or is a role model? and Why?.... Mckenna Riebkes. She is a family friend battling cancer at age 3. If she can battle through the pain and struggles with a smile on her face than I can push myself to success.
What is your favorite meal?... Porcupine Meatballs, I know they sound weird but I promise they aren't and they're delicious!
What is on your pre-game music?.... Cyclone
Do you have any notable or unique talents or hobbies?... I like to go turkey hunting in the spring
Where have you volunteered?.... I volunteered at my church all through high school with WHIZ kids which was a child refugee tutoring program.
What is your craziest ambition or on your bucket list to do?.... I want to see fireworks from an airplane.
