University of New Hampshire Athletics
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Men's Basketball Signs Will Gustafson via Team IMPACT
10/17/2025 4:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DURHAM, N.H. – Will Gustafson (Amesbury, Mass.) officially signed to join the University of New Hampshire men's basketball team in a press conference that was held at UNH's Field House on Friday afternoon. The announcement was made in conjunction with Team IMPACT.
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"We are thrilled to welcome Will and his family to our family," UNH third-year head coach Nathan Davis said. "Being engaged in the community is very important to our program. This will be a great experience for all of us."
Gustafson is a 5-foot, 13-year old attending eighth grade in Amesbury Middle School who has been diagnosed with spina bifida and type 1 diabetic. He will participate in numerous activities with the UNH men's basketball team, including games and practices, in the next two years.
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Will join the Wildcats," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work with UNH, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multi-year program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment and resilience.
The 2025-26 UNH men's basketball team opens the season with Nov. 3 (7pm) at Clemson University. The Wildcats' home opener is Nov. 6 (6pm) against Curry College. Season tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now at unhwildcats.com/tickets.
Wildcat Madness (Oct. 29; 7:30pm) is the first chance for fans to see this year's men's and women's basketball teams with free attendance for everyone. There is a special launch of the Lundholm Loft (6-7pm) that requires a reservation – CLICK HERE to make your reservation.
CLICK HERE to view photo gallery.
"We are thrilled to welcome Will and his family to our family," UNH third-year head coach Nathan Davis said. "Being engaged in the community is very important to our program. This will be a great experience for all of us."
Gustafson is a 5-foot, 13-year old attending eighth grade in Amesbury Middle School who has been diagnosed with spina bifida and type 1 diabetic. He will participate in numerous activities with the UNH men's basketball team, including games and practices, in the next two years.
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Will join the Wildcats," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work with UNH, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multi-year program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment and resilience.
The 2025-26 UNH men's basketball team opens the season with Nov. 3 (7pm) at Clemson University. The Wildcats' home opener is Nov. 6 (6pm) against Curry College. Season tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now at unhwildcats.com/tickets.
Wildcat Madness (Oct. 29; 7:30pm) is the first chance for fans to see this year's men's and women's basketball teams with free attendance for everyone. There is a special launch of the Lundholm Loft (6-7pm) that requires a reservation – CLICK HERE to make your reservation.
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