Redhawks Star Will Heimbrodt Focused on ‘Little Things’ to Take Next Step After Breakout Season

Remaining poised after taking a crash course as a key reserve during his redshirt freshman season, Will Heimbrodt understood a larger role would be in his grasp coming into his third season on campus with the Seattle Redhawks. He simply needed to capitalize on the opportunity.

Doing just that, Heimbrodt earned himself his first full-time starting gig rolling into his sophomore season, ready to take flight on a team with high aspirations entering the West Coast Conference. With several of his former teammates graduating, the Redhawks were counting on him to become a staple in their lineup, feeling like coach Chris Victor and the coaching staff had even more confidence in him than he did. 

Heimbrodt played well in spring practices, staying consistent with his training throughout the summer and by Seattle’s first game against the University of Denver, Heimbrodt received the call as a starter for the first time. Helping lead his team to an 84-73 win, he finished the game with 24 points on 9-14 shooting, eight rebounds, and two blocks, putting the rest of the conference on notice early.