2026 Basketball interview with Emily Ritzer from Utica and Youngstown State commit


 Name: Emily Ritzer

School/town: Utica

Positions played: Forward

Class: 2027

Height and Weight: 6’1 160 lbs

Jersey Number: 25

Awards won or earned: 4 time varsity starter, 3 time 1st team district 11, Junior year: 1st team lcl, 2nd team D5 central district, honorable mention all Ohio D5, Sophomore year: 2nd team lcl, honorable mention D5 central district, Freshman year: 2nd team lcl, honorable mention D3 Ohio central district

HUDL LINK: www.hudl.com/profile/4826154/Emily-Ritzer

Other sports played: Volleyball 

Twitter Handle: @EmilyRitzer

With this being your final high school season, have you approached things differently than you have in the past? Explain
 

I have had to approach things with more of an open mindset for this season. I want to have fun and also accomplish my goals. 

Who or what got you started playing the game?

 
I have been playing basketball since the youth and my love for the game grew into me wanting to continue playing. 

What team goals are you setting this season?

 
Have fun with my friends for one more season and go 500

What personal goals will you set?

 
Reach 1,000 points and rebound and make every game count by focusing on the little things

Who was the most outstanding player you encountered in a game, and which team did she represent?
 

Harper Annarino from Granville

What is the strength of your game?
 

Rebounding and being able to score from different levels

What makes you a good teammate?
 

My ability to lead by example and have relationships with everyone 

Which road gym is the toughest to play in?
 

Zanesville

Which road gym is your favorite to play in?
Johnstown

What is something special about the Utica basketball program that most fans would not know?
 

We do a mentorship program to help build our bound throughout the season

Would you share with the readers some of the schools that recruited you?
 

Youngstown State, Akron, Bowling Green, Lemoyne, Mercyhurst, Colgate

What made you choose Youngstown State?
 

The way the coaches and community care about the player. I also felt that Youngstown truly wanted me in their program. 

Did you watch any of the WNBA games?
 

Yes

Who is your favorite athlete?
 

I don’t have one

Outside of sports what are you doing for fun?
 

Reading

Post anything from the 2025 season that sticks out to you the most. It can be from a practice, a game, or the bus ride to or from the game. Please share any moment that stands out to you.
 

Beating Centerburg in the tournament to go to the district semifinal game



 

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