Annika Stewart, former Wayzata star, transfers to Gophers

Stewart joins the Gophers after four season at Nebraska

Nebraska forward Annika Stewart (21) goes up for a 3-pointer during the third quarter of an NCAA / Nikos Frazier / Journal & Courier

After spending four seasons at Nebraska, former Wayzata standout Annika Stewart is joining the Gophers.

"I am so excited for the opportunity to come home for my last season of college basketball," Stewart said in an announcement on the Gophers women's basketball team website.

Stewart scored 572 points and grabbed 268 rebounds in 111 games for the Cornhuskers.

"I chose to be a Gopher because of how much Coach P [Dawn Plitzuweit] and the staff pour into this program. I can't wait to compete with the team, grow as a player, and connect with the community," Stewart continued.

During her senior season at Wayzata Steward earned first-team Class 4A All-State honors as she helped the Trojans to a third-place finish.

"As a coaches' kid, Anni has a great knowledge of the game from an X's and O's perspective as well as an understanding of the importance of doing what it takes to help us find a way to compete at the highest level," Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit said. "We are thrilled to welcome Annika back home and to have her suit up for the Gophers!"