Mary Hile-Nepfel, a dedicated member of the San Francisco community for 23 years, led the University of San Francisco women's basketball program not only on the court as an All-American player but also from the sidelines as a successful coach. Throughout her tenure as a player and coach, Hile-Nepfel, a Bay Area native, used her experience to better connect with the community.
A four-sport star for Peterson High School in Sunnyvale, participating in volleyball, basketball, tennis, and softball, Hile-Nepfel came to the Hilltop in the fall of 1977 as an acclaimed athlete. Her size, speed and jumping ability allowed her to excel in every aspect of basketball.