Hannah Stuelke, the Hawkeyes’ breakout star, has been a detrimental factor in their March Madness takeover.
She scored 12 points and 11 rebounds to defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers and is about to battle Colorado for the ‘Sweet 16‘ position.
In a recent interview, Stuelke talked about her health (she suffers from migraine headaches) and how taking care of the basketball and breaking pressure will be key for the Hawkeyes.
Key Takeaways
- Stuelke attributes much of her success to the support of her parents.
- Despite her biological father residing in Antigua, her stepfather, Michael, along with her mother, JoAnna, have been her pillars of strength.
- Both her parents have backgrounds in basketball, further nurturing her passion for the sport.
She also mentioned that the reason behind her success is her parents, who have been supporting her from day one.
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Stuelke grew up with her mother and stepfather, whom she regards as her father. Both of them are Caucasian and live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
On the other hand, her biological father is from Antigua and still resides there.
Raised By Mother JoAnna And Step-Dad Michael
JoAnna Stuelke Mantz and Michael Mantz are highly supportive of Hannah and are in awe of her performance in recent years.
They started dating in 2004, a year after Hannah was born. So, she was a plus one for Mr. Michael, who treated her like her own daughter after getting married on March 19, 2005.
The couple has been happily married for almost 20 years. They don’t seem to have any other children but are parents to a dog, Penny.
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Basketball is a family affair for Hannah as her mother was also a dotting baller in her college days.
The 6-foot-1-inch mom played basketball at Illinois State and Missouri Western.
Since her childhood, Stuelke has learned much from her mother, whether it is hoop or embracing one’s religion.
Father Mario Davis Is Also A Baller
Mario Davis is from Antigua And Barbuda and currently resides in Golden Grove, Saint John.
There, he went to Princess Margaret Secondary School and started playing basketball.
Mario went to the States for higher education and attended Missouri Western State University, where he met Hannah’s mom.
Till 2018, he represented his country and played for Antigua And Barbuda’s national basketball team.
In addition, Mario played for the “F&G Trading Cuties Ovals Ojays,” a team in the Antigua & Barbuda Basketball Association.
Mr. Davis is a proud dad who claims her daughter has a drive and passion that cannot be taught.
The dad is currently involved in a business that makes pool tables and provides trucking services.
Furthermore, he has another daughter, Aj Marie Davis, after separating from JoAnna.
FAQs
Where Did Hannah Stuelke Go To High School?
She attended Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she scored the highest number of points ever recorded by a school player and was named to the All-State team three times.
What Is Hannah Stuelke’s Height?
Hannah is 6 ft 2 in tall and weighs around 180lbs.
