Meet Lisa Sirgi: 6'5 Estonian Rim Protector Chasing U.S. Hoops Dreams | Sportslifetalk
Wed Feb 04 2026
Meet Lisa Sirgi, a 6’5 Estonian rim protector (Class of 2027) representing Fort Erie International Academy (Canada) and her national team — and she’s chasing college basketball in the U.S. and beyond.
In this episode, Lisa breaks down her unique path from Estonia’s club system to North America’s high-level competition, why she chose Fort Erie for development, and what she’s looking for in a college program. We talk rim protection, rebounding, mindset, patience, teamwork, and the growth of the modern big — including her goal of expanding her versatility by handling and facing up.
Lisa also shares life off the court: her love for drawing and painting, family and home, and a piece of Estonian culture you might not expect.
🎯 Goals: U.S. college hoops → pro basketball → WNBA or overseas🇪🇪 And she’s chasing history — no Estonian player has made the WNBA yet.
👇 Drop in the comments:What’s one lesson basketball has taught you — on or off the court?
📲 Follow Lisa: @LisaSirgi (as shown in the episode)Meet Lisa Sirgi, a 6’5 Estonian rim protector (Class of 2027) representing Fort Erie International Academy (Canada) and her national team — and she’s chasing college basketball in the U.S. and beyond.
In this episode, Lisa breaks down her unique path from Estonia’s club system to North America’s high-level competition, why she chose Fort Erie for development, and what she’s looking for in a college program. We talk rim protection, rebounding, mindset, patience, teamwork, and the growth of the modern big — including her goal of expanding her versatility by handling and facing up.
Lisa also shares life off the court: her love for drawing and painting, family and home, and a piece of Estonian culture you might not expect.
🎯 Goals: U.S. college hoops → pro basketball → WNBA or overseas🇪🇪 And she’s chasing history — no Estonian player has made the WNBA yet.
👇 Drop in the comments:What’s one lesson basketball has taught you — on or off the court?
📲 Follow Lisa: @LisaSirgi (as shown in the episode)🔥 Subscribe for more stories: Sports Life Talk – You Got Next🌍 Nominate a guest: sltugotnext.com
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Meet Lisa Sirgi, a 6’5 Estonian rim protector (Class of 2027) representing Fort Erie International Academy (Canada) and her national team — and she’s chasing college basketball in the U.S. and beyond. In this episode, Lisa breaks down her unique path from Estonia’s club system to North America’s high-level competition, why she chose Fort Erie for development, and what she’s looking for in a college program. We talk rim protection, rebounding, mindset, patience, teamwork, and the growth of the modern big — including her goal of expanding her versatility by handling and facing up. Lisa also shares life off the court: her love for drawing and painting, family and home, and a piece of Estonian culture you might not expect. 🎯 Goals: U.S. college hoops → pro basketball → WNBA or overseas🇪🇪 And she’s chasing history — no Estonian player has made the WNBA yet. 👇 Drop in the comments:What’s one lesson basketball has taught you — on or off the court? 📲 Follow Lisa: @LisaSirgi (as shown in the episode)Meet Lisa Sirgi, a 6’5 Estonian rim protector (Class of 2027) representing Fort Erie International Academy (Canada) and her national team — and she’s chasing college basketball in the U.S. and beyond. In this episode, Lisa breaks down her unique path from Estonia’s club system to North America’s high-level competition, why she chose Fort Erie for development, and what she’s looking for in a college program. We talk rim protection, rebounding, mindset, patience, teamwork, and the growth of the modern big — including her goal of expanding her versatility by handling and facing up. Lisa also shares life off the court: her love for drawing and painting, family and home, and a piece of Estonian culture you might not expect. 🎯 Goals: U.S. college hoops → pro basketball → WNBA or overseas🇪🇪 And she’s chasing history — no Estonian player has made the WNBA yet. 👇 Drop in the comments:What’s one lesson basketball has taught you — on or off the court? 📲 Follow Lisa: @LisaSirgi (as shown in the episode)🔥 Subscribe for more stories: Sports Life Talk – You Got Next🌍 Nominate a guest: sltugotnext.com