University of Toledo Athletics

Outlook & Highlights
Has been medically disqualified due to multiple concussions over past two-plus years ... Member of UT’s Dean’s List in Spring 2015 semester ... Averaged 4.5 points in two exhibition games during trip to Europe this past summer ... Contributing 2.0 ppg and 1.0 rpg in 8.5 mpg in two career Postseason WNIT games  ... Extremely athletic ... Runs floor well ... Possesses strong desire to learn and compete ... Represented Canada on U-19 National Team at 2015 FIBA U-19 Women’s World Championships this past summer ... Averaged 1.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per game at championships ... Shot 30.8 percent (4-of-13) from floor and 50.0 (2-of-4) from free throw line in six contests ... Also member of Canada’s U-18 Junior National Team that participated in 2014 FIBA Americas Championships ... Contributed 3.0 points and 2.4 caroms in 16.4 minutes per game at championships ... Converted 38.9 percent (7-of-18) from field and 50.0 (1-of-2) from charity stripe.

As a Sophomore (2015-16)
Missed last 20 contests after suffering concussion during practice on Dec. 28 (Dec. 29-March 9) ... Appeared in six games off bench ... Averaged 0.2 points, 0.2 rebounds and 0.2 steals in 3.5 minutes per game ... Had one point and one carom against Arizona in season opener (Nov. 14).

As a Freshman (2014-15)
Appeared in 24 games, making two starts ... Sat out three-consecutive contests (Jan. 21-31) after sustaining concussion during practice on Tuesday, Jan. 20 ... Averaged 1.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.1 assists and 0.1 steals in 8.2 minutes per game ... In MAC contests, tallied 1.6 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.1 apg and 0.2 spg in 6.6 mpg ... Led Rockets in rebounding and steals one time ... Contributed season highs in points (6), rebounds (7) and minutes played (21) at Akron (Feb. 14) ... Had four points and two boards in 12 minutes vs. Wright St. in first round of Postseason WNIT (March 20) ... Totaled five points and three caroms in only five minutes at Western Michigan (Jan. 17) ... Posted four points and one dime in 15 minutes vs. Miami in MAC opener (Jan. 3) ... Tallied five points, three boards and one assist vs. Nevada in first collegiate start in first game of New Orleans Shootout (Dec. 19) ... Had five points and four caroms in 12 minutes vs. Idaho in first round of Glass City Classic (Dec. 13) ... Totaled four points and two rebounds in 13 minutes at Dayton (Dec. 10) ... Contributed two points and four boards in 11 minutes vs. St. Bonaventure in collegiate debut (Nov. 20).

High School (St. Francis Catholic)
As a Senior — Averaged 20 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks per game ... Led team to Zone championship and Provincial Finals, bringing home 2013 OFSAA AA Silver  ... Named MVP of St. Catharine’s Standard Tournament ... First-team all-star at Welland Tribune Tournament ... As a Junior —  Averaged 16 points, eight caroms, five dimes and three blocks per game ... Guided squad to 2012 OFSAA AA Gold Provincial title with 37-1 record ... Named St. Catharine’s Standard All-Star ... Titled Welland Tribune Tournament MVP  ... Named St. Catharine’s Standard All-Star ... Career — Starred for head coach Pat O’Leary at St. Francis Catholic Secondary School ... Four-year letterwinner in basketball ... Currently in final round of Tryouts for Canadian Junior National Team for 2014 FIBA Americas U-18 Championships in Colorado Springs ... Won bronze medal at 2011 OFSAA AA Championships ... Made 2011 Niagara All-Star Team ... Starter for U-17 Team Ontario two-straight years and winning back-to-back Canadian National Basketball Championships ... First-year starter on U-15 Team Ontario, helping Provincial Team capture 2011 Canadian National Title ... Invited to Canadian National Team Tryout in 2010 ... Four-year member of Honour Roll.

Personal
Born Nancy Jill Kessler on December 31, 1996 ... Parents are Rolf and Janet Kessler ... Has one brother, Michael ... Majoring in biology.

Kessler's Career Highs
Points: 6 at Akron (2/14/15)
Rebounds: 7 at Akron (2/14/15)
Assists: 1 (3 times, last vs. Miami (1/3/15) 
Blocks: None
Steals: 1 (4 times, last at Notre Dame (11/18/15)
Field Goals: 3 at Akron (2/14/15)
Free Throws: 2 at Dayton (12/10/14) 
3-Point FGs: None
Minutes: 21 at Akron (2/14/15)