Stefanie Dolson Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Weight | 97 kg |
Date of Birth | January 8, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Girlfriend | Sharay Hall |
Stefanie Dolson is an American professional basketball player who has represented Washington Mystics (2014-2016) and Chicago Sky (2017-Present) in the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association). She was named in the WNBA ‘All-Star Team’ in both 2015 and 2017. During the WNBA off-season, she has represented clubs around the world such as WBC Spartak Moscow Region (2014–2015) in Russia, Mersin BüyükÅŸehir Belediyesi (2015–2016) in Turkey, Sichuan Whale (2016) in China, Dike Napoli (2017–2018) in Italy, and Henan Phoenix (2018–Present) in China. At the international level, Stefanie was an integral member of the United States squad that won the 2010 FIBA (Fédération Internationale de Basketball) Americas Under-18 Championship For Women with a 5-0 record. The triumph helped the United States qualify directly for the 2011 FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Championship. She was named in that squad as well which went on to win the ‘Gold’ medal at the tournament with an 8-1 record.
Born Name
Stefanie Dolson
Nick Name
Stef, Big Mama Stef
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Port Jervis, Orange County, New York, United States
Residence
New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Stefanie had graduated from the Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill, New York. She then joined the University of Connecticut in 2010 and graduated from there in 2014 with a major in communication sciences.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Steve Dolson
- Mother – Kristal Dolson
- Siblings – Ashley Dolson (Older Sister), Courtney Dolson (Older Sister), Jake Dolson (Younger Brother)
Manager
She is represented by Wasserman Media Group, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Position
Center / Power Forward
Shirt Number
31 – Chicago Sky
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
97 kg or 214 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Stefanie has dated –
- Sharay Hall (2017–Present)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Shoulder-length, straight hair
- Affable smile
- Has a tattoo on her right arm and another on her midriff
- Has the acronym ‘JACS’ tattooed on her left wrist to represent the first letters of her and her siblings’ names
Brand Endorsements
On social media, Stefanie has promoted the sports goods manufacturing company, The Handlers Basketball.
Stefanie Dolson Facts
- During her high school career, Stefanie led Minisink Valley High School to the final of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section 9 Championship for 4 years in succession.
- In her senior year of high school, in 2010, she was named a McDonald’s High School All-American and had competed in the McDonald’s All-American High School Game.
- While playing for the University of Connecticut (2010–2014), she won the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Championship in successive years, in 2013 and 2014. In her senior year (2014), she was named both the ‘AAC (American Athletic Conference) Defensive Player of the Year’ and the ‘WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) Defensive Player of the Year’.
- Owing to her stellar performances at the collegiate level, she was picked 6th overall in the 1st round of the 2014 WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics.
- She came out as bisexual in 2016 during an interview with ESPN Magazine where she was speaking in support of the LGBTQ community.
- In April 2020, her entire family had contracted the dreaded coronavirus infection and her mother even had to be hospitalized for about 4 days.
Featured Image by Stefanie Dolson / Instagram