Jill Brandt
Inducted in 2004
Women's Basketball

"Jill Brandt is, and always will be, the cornerstone of our basketball program," said her basketball coach, Bobbi, Vandenberg.

As the first recruit in a new era of Viterbo Women's Basketball, Brandt was asked to handle the ball, score from the perimeter, rebound, run the floor, defend the opponent's quickest player, and often play over 30 minutes in a game.

"She set the tone in practice and in games with her effort," said Vandenberg. "Her positive attitude during some challenging times allowed our young players to see the big picture and gain confidence that winning seasons were right around the corner. There is now a tradition of players in her mold that has allowed the program to grow and succeed."

Over her three year career, Jill averaged a modest 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while being asked to fill varying roles. But ask any player that was on Brandt's team and they would tell you that she led the squad every year in floor burns and leadership.

Brandt was an excellent student, earning NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition after her senior year, and picking up an NCBT Scholar-Athlete award from Senator Bill Bradley during her career. She also excelled on the volleyball court, where she played two seasons for the V-Hawks.

Jill Brandt was instrumental in laying the foundation for a V-Hawk women's basketball program that, after her departure, would quickly grow to a team of national prominence. Without the presence of Brandt, the V-Hawks would have been missing part of their identity-the hustle, work ethic and intensity that exist today.

 
 
 
VHawks Wall of Fame
YearInducteeSport(s)Graduated
2011Krystal (Check) PetersonSoftball
2011Chad BabcockBaseball
2011Lisa SaluzziWomen's Basketball
2010Brian BehnkeMen's Basketball, Baseball
2010Sandy HotvedtAdministrative Assistant
2010Nicki RobinsonVolleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball
2009Mike BrudosMen's Basketball
2009Shawn PeckBaseball
2009Eric WerketMen's Soccer
2008Kara BrandauWomen's Basketball
2008Craig DavisMen's Soccer
2008Ryan LiumBaseball
2007Heidi BehnkeWomen's Basketball, Softball
2007Roddy HjortBaseball
2007Missy Slinde-GordonWomen's Soccer, Women's Basketball
2006Luke MaherMen's Basketball
2006Chris SwensonMen's Soccer
2006Beth VacekWomen's Basketball
2005Kim Hendricks'Women's Basketball
2005Mike MurphyMen's Basketball Coach
2005Rich RustMen's Basketball and Baseball
2004Jill BrandtWomen's Basketball
2004Chris LeeBaseball
2003Jason EmerickMen's Soccer
2003Pat LauerMen's Soccer
2003James VacekMen's Basketball
2002Doug SeigleMen's Soccer
2002Brian SollerMen's Baseball, Men's Basketball
2002Troy WagnerMen's Basketball
2001Scott ArenzMen's Basketball, Baseball
2001Gerald BaldnerViterbo Benefactor
2001Damian MillerBaseball
2000Bruce EricksonSoccer
2000Dave LeeBaseball
1999John MazzolaMen's Soccer
1999Tiffany OrwanVoleyball
1999Wayne WagnerMen's Basketball/Baseball
1998Adrian BoydMen's Basketball
1998Cheryl HansonWomen's Basketball
1998Mark SkogenMen's Basketball
1997Mike BotickiBasketball Manager
1997Denise MartinSoftball
1997Herman SmithMen's Basketball
1996Terri (Wiesner) ServaisVolleyball
1996Robert GibbonsViterbo College President
1996Aaron GibbonsMen's Soccer
1996Kenny KoelblMen's Basketball
1996Rod PoppMen's Basketball
1995Mark BotterillMen's Soccer
1995Larry WinterMen's Basketball
1994Sally Davis-MasseyVolleyball, Women's Basketball
1994Mary Jo KrouseWomen's Basketball
1993Richard BrostromMen's Basketball
1993James GlasshoffAthletic Director
1993Daniel HutchensMen's Basketball Manager
1992Audrey AndersonWomen's Basketball, Volleyball
1992Todd ButzmanMen's Basketball
1992Jorge EspatMen's Soccer
1992Marv FriedewaldMeritorious Service
1992Laurie JohnsonWomen's Basketball, Volleyball, Softball
1992Scott KoenenMen's Basketball
1992Sherry LookerWomen's Basketball
1992Mike SmithMen's Basketball
1992Bruce ValkMen's Basketball
 
 
 
 
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