FARGO (KVRR) – A former Kindred High School star has made it known that she plans to join the North Dakota women’s basketball program after her softball career finishes at Alabama. Abby Duchscherer will be making the transition in 2026 and hit the ground running.

“Basketball has just always been something heavy on my heart,” said Duchscherer. “That’s exactly what I wanted to do, and go back home and play for the state of North Dakota one more time.”

Not everyday does someone go from playing softball to playing college basketball. There is a lot more to it than just picking up where you left off in high school. But for Duchscherer, she is looking forward to pushing herself in 2026.

“I was just excited. I mean, I love a challenge. I feel like that’s as a competitor, you have to love chall

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