Stefanie Dolson a.k.a. Big Mama Stef, is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted sixth overall in the 2014 WNBA draft. Dolson played center for the UConn women’s basketball team and won back-to-back national championships in 2013 and 2014. She won a gold medal in Women’s 3×3 basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Dolson played volleyball and basketball at Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill, New York and was a member of the National Honor Society
In 2016, Dolson publicly came out as a member of the LGBTQ community. She spoke out on her sexuality in an interview with ESPN Magazine by saying: “Not everyone in the WNBA needs to be out, but I feel called to lead an authentic life in the open. I know who I am and I don’t care if people judge me. I am 6-5, and I dye my hair purple and experiment a lot with fashion. My motto is: If they’re going to stare, they might as well stare at something fun. There are a lot of girls who struggle being who they are. We need people who are out so that those girls know it’s OK to be themselves, regardless of stereotypes. By being open, I give them someone to look up to, and however they identify, I can inspire them to support equality and LGBT issues
Stefanie Dolson Bio | |||
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Full Name | Stefanie Dolson | ||
Nickname | Big Mama Stef | ||
Occupation | Athlete | ||
Known for | Professional Basketball Player | ||
Stefanie Dolson Personal Life | |||
Date of birth | 1992-01-08 00:00:00 | ||
Age (as of 2021) | 29 Years | ||
Place of birth | Port Jervis, New York | ||
Height | Inches- 6′ 11” | Meters- 1.96 M | ||
Weight (approx.) | 105 Kg | ||
Marital Status | Unmarried | ||
Boyfriend name/ Affairs | Not Known | ||
Husband Name | Not Known | ||
Current teams | Chicago Sky (#31 / Center), United States | ||
Position | Center | ||
Nationality | American | ||
Coach Name | Kara Lawson | ||
Languages spoken | English | ||
Hobbies | Travelling | ||
Medal | Gold Medal (Olympic Games Tokyo 2020) | ||
Stefanie Dolson Family Details | |||
Father Name | Steve Dolson | ||
Mother Name | Kristal Dolson | ||
Brother Name | Jake Dolson | ||
Sister Name | Ashley Dolson, Courtney Dolson | ||
Children | Not Known | ||
Stefanie Dolson Education | |||
Qualification | Communication Sciences | ||
School Name | Minisink Valley High School | ||
College / University Name | University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA | ||
Stefanie Dolson Award | |||
Awards Name | 2× WNBA All-Star (2015, 2017) 2× NCAA champion (2013, 2014) Senior Class Award (2014) AAC Defensive Player of the Year (2014) WBCA Defensive Player of the Year (2014) |