Silas Cohen, a junior guard at De Pere High School, has emerged as a cornerstone of the Redbirds’ basketball program, blending raw talent with a work ethic honed on the courts of Wisconsin.
The young athlete follows a family tradition that stretches beyond the hardwood; his brother Sandy Cohen pursues a professional career overseas, while his sister Natisha Hiedeman shines in the WNBA, amassing a sizable following through her off‑court content with teammate Courtney Williams.
Scholarship Offers and a Familiar Destination
This summer, Cohen received two Division I scholarship offers, one of which came from the Green Bay Phoenix, the same program that gave his brother his collegiate start. The prospect of wearing the Phoenix colors adds a personal layer to his recruitment narrative.
A self‑described gym rat, Cohen has spent countless summer days at the local Y, refining his shot and conditioning his body. The discipline he cultivated early in elementary school now fuels his ambition to lead De Pere to a state championship in his junior season.
Family remains his primary source of inspiration. In interviews, Cohen credits Sandy and Natisha for instilling a love of the game and a relentless drive to improve, a sentiment echoed by his brother, who expresses pride in his sibling’s achievements regardless of the college he ultimately chooses.
Beyond the court, Natisha Hiedeman’s growing social media presence, bolstered by collaborations with Courtney Williams, highlights the sibling’s shared passion for storytelling and community engagement, adding a modern dimension to their basketball legacy.