25 Facts About Emily Engstler

Emily Engstler formerly played for the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx.

Emily Engstler played college basketball for Syracuse during her first three years at the college level, then for Louisville, earning first-team All-ACC honors in her only season with the team.

Emily Engstler was born on May 1,2000, in Queens, New York, to Marilyn and William Emily Engstler, and moved to Roosevelt Island by the age of eight.

Emily Engstler first picked up a basketball as a three-year-old and grew up playing for boys' Catholic Youth Organization teams at Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy.

Emily Engstler played pick-up games on outdoor courts across the street from her home.

Emily Engstler modeled her game after Elena Delle Donne and Kevin Durant.

Emily Engstler recorded the first quadruple-double in school history, with 27 points, 29 rebounds, 11 assists and 10 blocks, against Nazareth Regional High School.

Emily Engstler was named to the New York State Sportswriters Association Class AA all-state sixth team.

Emily Engstler was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

Emily Engstler was considered a five-star recruit and the ninth-best player in the 2018 class by ESPN.

Emily Engstler was drawn to the school because of its proximity to her home and its reputed program in broadcast journalism, her intended major.

Emily Engstler came off the bench during her freshman season at Syracuse.

Emily Engstler improved her endurance and mental health by exercising routinely during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown under the guidance of her older sister, Danielle.

Emily Engstler returned to a reserve role in her junior season, but remained one of Syracuse's most productive players.

Emily Engstler led Syracuse in rebounds, steals and three-point field goal percentage.

Emily Engstler helped Louisville reach the Final Four of the tournament.

Emily Engstler was selected by the Indiana Fever with the fourth overall pick in the 2022 WNBA draft.

Emily Engstler did not make the final roster for the Mystics after appearing in the preseason.

On June 14,2023, Emily Engstler signed a Hardship Contract with the Minnesota Lynx.

Emily Engstler spent just over a month with the Lynx before Jessica Shepard returned from her illness and Emily Engstler was released from her hardship contract.

On February 1,2024, going into her third year in the league, Emily Engstler signed a training contract with the Washington Mystics.

In January 2024, Emily Engstler joined Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball for its third season.

Emily Engstler quickly became a roster favorite, and averaged 8.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 steals, 2.3 blocks and started all 12 games she played.

Emily Engstler won a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Romania.

In November 2024, Emily Engstler participated in the 2024 USA 3x3 Basketball Developmental Camp alongside other athletes to be considered for future national team assignments.