Lilly Meister – Biography, Profile, Stats & Career Highlights

Lilly Meister – Profile & Biography

Personal Information

• Full Name: Lilly Meister
• Date of Birth: Not publicly available
• Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota, USA
• Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
• Position: Forward
• College Team: Indiana Hoosiers (Indiana University)
• Major: Merchandising (Minor in Marketing)

Early Life & High School Career

Lilly Meister grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, and attended John Marshall High School, where her basketball career took off. She made an early impact, joining the varsity team as early as seventh grade. Meister became a key player for her school, setting impressive records and earning numerous accolades.

Key achievements during her high school career:

• Surpassed 2,000 career points, making her only the second player in her school's history to do so.
• Averaged 22.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game during her senior season.
• Earned four All-Conference and All-Area First-Team honors and was named First Team All-State in 2022.

College Career at Indiana University

Meister joined Indiana University’s women’s basketball team, where she quickly became a standout player.

Freshman Year (2022-2023)

• Played in 31 games, with one start.
• Averaged 6.4 minutes per game and shot an impressive 63% from the field.
• Scored a season-high 10 points in a game against UMass Lowell.
• Grabbed eight rebounds in a game against Morehead State.

Sophomore Year (2023-2024)

• Played in 32 games and continued to improve her stats.
• Shot an outstanding 71.4% from the floor.
• Averaged 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.
• Recorded a career-high 13 points in a game against Northwestern.
• Contributed eight rebounds against Bowling Green.

Meister’s efficiency and steady development made her a key part of Indiana’s rotation, contributing as a reliable reserve for the team.

Academic Achievements

In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Meister is committed to her studies. She is pursuing a degree in Merchandising at Indiana University’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. She is also minoring in Marketing. Her academic success earned her a spot on the Academic All-Big Ten team for the 2023-2024 season.

Family Background

Basketball is deeply embedded in Meister’s family:

• Kurt and Angie Meister, her parents, both played collegiate basketball at South Dakota State University.
• Her brother, Lincoln Meister, plays basketball for University of Minnesota Duluth as a 6'9" forward.
• Her sister, Laynie Meister, also played high school basketball at John Marshall High School.

Meister’s family background has played a significant role in shaping her love for the game and her competitive nature.

Playing Style & Strengths

• Scoring Efficiency: Meister is known for her high field goal percentage, especially in the paint.
• Rebounding: She uses her height (6'3") and positioning to secure important rebounds.
• Team Play: Although not the main scorer, she has been a key contributor off the bench, providing solid support in both offense and defense.

Future Outlook

Meister continues to develop her game at Indiana University, and with her background and impressive stats, she is seen as a promising player for the future of Indiana women's basketball.