Madison “Maddy” Siegrist, is an American professional basketball player currently playing as a forward for the Dallas Wings in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
She has made a significant mark in the basketball world, transitioning from a standout high school athlete at Our Lady of Lourdes High School to an all-time great at Villanova University, and now to a promising professional career.
Raised in a basketball-centric family, Maddy’s journey to stardom is intertwined with her supportive and athletic siblings, who have also been influenced by the sport.
Siblings
Maddy is the eldest of four children born to George and Ginna Siegrist.
Her three younger siblings George Jr., Caroline, and Patrick each have their own connections to basketball and unique paths, reflecting the family’s deep ties to the sport.
George played basketball at Our Lady of Lourdes High School, where he was a standout on the junior varsity team and aimed to contribute to the varsity squad.
He previously played at the college level, showcasing his skills before transitioning to a career in New York.
Caroline, Maddy’s younger sister, is currently a nursing student at Villanova University, the same institution where Maddy excelled on the basketball court.
Patrick, the youngest of the Siegrist siblings, is still in high school as of the latest updates.
Career
Siegrist’s journey began at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie, where she earned the Poughkeepsie Journal Player of the Year title as a junior, averaging 21 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists per game.
As a senior, she upped her performance to an impressive 32.7 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, securing the award again.
After high school, Siegrist committed to Villanova University, where she redshirted her first year due to a broken ankle but emerged as a dominant force in subsequent seasons.
As a freshman in 2019-20, she averaged 18.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, earning Big East Freshman of the Year honors.
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Her sophomore year saw her average 22.8 points and 9.8 rebounds, followed by a junior season where she averaged 25.3 points and 9.2 rebounds, leading the Big East in scoring.
In her senior year (2022-23), Siegrist became the nation’s leading scorer with 29.0 points per game, alongside 9.1 rebounds, breaking numerous records at Villanova and in the Big East.
Selected third overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Siegrist began her professional career as a reserve, averaging 3.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in her rookie season.
Her sophomore year in 2024 showed significant improvement, with averages of 11 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1 assist per game, solidifying her role as a key contributor to the team.
Accolades
Siegrist’s career is decorated with numerous accolades that highlight her excellence on the court.
During her college career, she became the Big East All-Time Leading Scorer for both men’s and women’s basketball with 2,896 career points and Villanova University’s All-Time Leading Scorer.
She won the 2022-23 Katrina McClain Award as the nation’s top power forward and was named Big East Player of the Year twice (2021-22, 2022-23).
Siegrist earned four All-Big East First Team selections and was named the 2019-20 Big East Freshman of the Year.
She was recognized as an Associated Press First-Team All-American in 2022-23 and a Third-Team All-American in 2021-22, and she also received the Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Year award in both 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Additionally, she set the Villanova and Big East single-game scoring record with 50 points against Seton Hall on February 11, 2023.
In high school, she was a two-time Poughkeepsie Journal Player of the Year during her junior and senior years.
In her professional career, Siegrist was selected 3rd overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings and represented Team USA in the 2022 FIBA 3×3 U-23 Nations League.
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