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Women's Basketball Adds Four to 2026 Class

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Head Coach Kayla Karius and the Green Bay women's basketball team have announced the addition of four recruits to the 2026 class on National Signing Day. Joining the Phoenix next season are Lillie Johnson, twin sisters Ady and Riley Ketterhagen, and Kyrin Lile.
 
Lillie Johnson | 6-0 | GUARD/FORWARD | GLADSTONE, MICH. | GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL

Johnson on choosing Green Bay:
"I chose Green Bay because when I first started talking with the coaching staff, they made me feel like I'm more than just a basketball player. They showed me how great of people they are and how they are going to push me to become the best I can become. Their team and who they are bringing in are the people I want to surround myself with; they are all hard-working and want to win. I wanted a home that I knew I would be at for four years, and that is exactly what Green Bay has made me feel. I'm very excited to be a part of the Phoenix family."

Career Accolades:
  • Three-time First Team All-Great Northern Conference selection
  • Two-time Conference Player of the Year
  • UPSSA Miss Basketball in 2024-25
    • UPSSA All-UP Dream Team sophomore year and UPSSA All-UP Second Team her freshman year
  • Detroit Free Press All-State Second Team junior year and Third Team sophomore year
  • Two-time BCAM's Best All-State
  • Michigan Sportswriters All-State First Team selection junior season
  • Associated Press All-State First Team selection sophomore season
  • Averaged 21.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 3.8 steals per game last season
  • School records
    • Career points: 1,591
    • Career Rebounds: 968
    • Most points in a season: 611
    • Most points in a game: 44
    • Most threes made in a game: 7
  • Three-time All-Conference selection in Volleyball
  • Honor roll member
 
Johnson's High School Coach, Andy Cretens:
"Lillie's best attribute as a person and teammate is how universally liked she is by her teammates. It does not matter what sport she is playing or what team she is on, she is loved and adored by all. As a player, her best attribute is her ability to rise to the occasion in the big moments. As she proved many times last season, she has another gear that she can go to whenever her team needs it. Those are two attributes Green Bay has to be pretty excited about!"
Karius on Johnson: "We're excited to welcome Lillie to the Phoenix family. She is a skilled, versatile player who can play multiple positions with her size. Her passing and scoring abilities, along with her basketball IQ, will benefit us in years to come. Welcome to Green Bay, Lillie!"
 

Ady Ketterhagen | 5-10 | GUARD/FORWARD | OOSTBURG, WIS. | OOSTBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Ketterhagen on choosing Green Bay:
"I chose UW Green Bay because it immediately felt like home. Riley and I had already been offered by Coach Karius at South Dakota, and we loved her there. Knowing she was now just an hour away felt like the perfect fit. Even before Coach Karius arrived, I had connected with the coaching staff and could see their commitment to upholding the Green Bay Way. No matter who I spoke with, I felt a genuine connection, and every conversation made me want to keep building those relationships. I have been attending Green Bay games for as long as I can remember, and I am constantly impressed by the fans and the unwavering support of the community. Most importantly, I felt God guiding me toward Green Bay, and I knew I couldn't ignore that calling."

Career Accolades:
  • Three-time Big East Conference Player of the Year
  • Three-time First Team unanimous All-Conference Honors
  • Three-time All-State (First Team All-State as a sophomore and junior, honorable mention as a freshman).
  • All-time leading scorer at Oostburg with 1,697 career points
  • Averaged at least 17+ points per game in all three years at Oostburg
  • 2024-25 State Champion
  • Honorable Mention All-Conference Soccer player
  • Two-time Cross Country All-Conference Team (First Team and Second Team selection)
  • Five-time high honor roll selection, one semester on the honor roll
Ketterhagen's High School Coach, Isaiah Ketterhagen:
"Ady's best attribute is her desire to get better and compete. That helps her in every area of the game. Ady just flat-out competes on both ends of the court and does it with such desire to be the best that she can be. I truly admire how she refuses to settle, and that makes others want to play on her team. It's really fun to watch."
Karius on Ketterhagen: "We're thrilled to have Ady join the Phoenix family. She's a winner and a fierce competitor who plays with heart and drive. Even as a guard, we love her strength and ability to score it inside. We can't wait to see the impact she'll have on our program both on and off the court. Welcome to Green Bay, Ady!"
 

Riley Ketterhagen | 5-10 | GUARD | OOSTBURG, WIS. | OOSTBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Ketterhagen on choosing Green Bay:
"I chose UW-Green Bay because I felt at home every time I stepped foot on campus, and the coaches and players always welcomed me with open arms. I wanted to have an opportunity to play the style I thrive in, and Green Bay is just that. The coaches always made me feel supported and valued, which made my decision to come to UW-Green Bay that much more special. I wanted to play with my twin sister, and now we both get to live out the dream of playing at the next level together."
 
Career Accolades:
  • Three-time First Team unanimous All-Big East Conference selection
  • Three-time Honorable Mention All-State
  • Three-time conference champions
  • 5th in the state three-point contest at state her Freshman year
  • Top five three-point shooter in Division 3 her Sophomore and Junior years
  • 2024-25 State Champion
  • Averaged 14+ points per game in every season at Oostburg
  • Career 41.3-percent three point shooter
  • Two-time team captain
  • All-Area as a freshman, sophomore, and junior
  • Honorable mention all-conference freshman year Cross Country
  • High honor roll a number of times throughout high school
  • CNA license and in Youth Apprenticeship program to get more experience working as a CNA at the hospital 
 
Ketterhagen's High School Coach, Isaiah Ketterhagen:
"Riley is as fierce a competitor as I have coached. Whether it's a drill or a scrimmage or a game, she competes and gives herself and her team a chance to win.  That is something that she uses in all facets of the game and that alone drives her to be the best basketball player she can be.  Riley does a great job of filling all kinds of roles on the court and that helps our team not only compete but win a lot."
 
Karius on Ketterhagen: "We're thrilled to have Riley join the Phoenix. She's the kind of player who competes every possession and always finds ways to make her team better. Her toughness, leadership, and winning background will fit seamlessly into our culture and benefit us in the future. We're happy Riley is coming to Green Bay!"
 

Kyrin Lile | 6-1 | FORWARD | ELKHORN, WIS. | ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL

Lile on choosing Green Bay:
"I chose UW-Green Bay because the women's basketball program harbors a strong sense of genuine support. From the moment I began building a relationship with the coaching staff, I felt a culture built on discipline, teamwork, and inclusivity. I had some obstacles that I had to overcome in my high school basketball career, and the whole coaching staff was extremely supportive and helped me through a lot. I wanted to be a part of a program that will push me to develop on the court, but off the court as well. I also admire the enthusiasm of the fans and the pride that the community takes in supporting the team. UW-Green Bay also provides an ideal academic pathway that makes this decision more meaningful. After meeting my future teammates, I could see the chemistry and the shared values that make up this program, and I knew that Green Bay was the right place for me as a player and as a person."

Career Accolades:
  • Two-time All-Southern Lakes Conference (one first team, one second team)
  • 2023-24 Conference Player of the Year
  • Honorable Mention All-State
  • 1,000-point scorer
  • Averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks per game her sophomore season
  • 2023-24 First-Team All-conference for volleyball
  • Three-year Academic All-State for volleyball, basketball, and soccer
Lile's High School Coach, Mike Storlie:
"It is hard to pick just one attribute that stands out because Kyrin has so many high-quality ones.  I would say Kyrin shows tremendous leadership, dedication and perseverance.  Kyrin has shown leadership since the minute she walked in as a freshman.  She leads by example with how she practices and deals with situations as well as being a vocal leader, making sure she is supporting her teammates and getting the best version out of them.  She shows great dedication and perseverance by always pushing herself to be better in all aspects of a student athlete, whether it is in a classroom or overcoming an injury she is always determined and driven to be at her best."
Karius on Lile: "We're really looking forward to having Kyrin join our program. Her size, versatility, and skillset will be a great addition to our offense. She brings a strong work ethic and leadership skills that fit perfectly with our culture. We're happy she's a Phoenix!"

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