Isa Hämäläinen

FRESHMAN (2025-26)

MAJOR:

HIGH SCHOOL:

Played for Amicale Steinsel Club from 2023-2025
Qualified for the U18 A-Division European Championship in 2024 for the first time in Luxembourg’s history
Top three scorer during U18 A-Division European Championship
Winner of “Team of the Year” at Luxembourg Awards Night
Competed on Luxembourg’s Youth National Team from U14-U18
Competed in the European Championships for the U16 team and two years with the U18 team
Won silver medal in 2023 U18 European Championship, the first medal for Luxembourg
Member of the 2023 U18 All-Star team from European Championship
Been a member of Luxembourg’s Women’s National Team since 2023
Member of the FIBA Qualification Windows roster since 2023
Played for Residence Walferdange Club from 2016-2023
Made it to the Luxembourg League semi-finals with club in 2023

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Linda Ekholm-Hämäläinen and Harri Hämäläinen
Has three siblings: Leo, Max and Lilia
Chose CU because of the of the welcoming and kind coaching staff, program would allow for improvement as a person and a player, as well as the beautiful campus and mountains
Most thrilling sports moment was winning the silver medal with the U18 team in the Europeans Championships in 2023 and being a part of the All-Star Team
Has always wanted to visit New York
Favorite food is sushi
One of her favorite music artists is Bad Bunny
After graduation Isa wants to play basketball at the highest level possible
Fun fact: Isa is a natural blonde and she dyed her hair dark in 2023