The former UConn star and current Chicago Sky center, Stefanie Dolson, could not believe the truth as her entire family is tested positive with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In an interview during the WNBA Draft on 17 April 2020, she revealed the saddest truth citing that she, along with her family, has been the prey of burning deadly virus.
Stefanie is the second WNBA player to come up with the big revelation after Los Angeles Sparks guard Sydney Wiese, who tested positive in March 2020.
As per Stephanie, she did got contact with Coronavirus last month (March); however, she had not laid off the full information. But recently she disclosed the health crisis going in her family and mentioned:
"This virus has hit pretty close to home. About a month ago, my whole family and I, we all tested positive for the virus, and it hit us pretty hard. My mom, she ended up being admitted into the hospital for about four days. She had severe symptoms, pneumonia. But because of the team of healthcare workers that was there, she’s home safe now and healthy."
Nevertheless, she did thank all the health workers who have been working to defeat the disease without the sake of their health.
Stefanie hails from the United States, which stands first on the coronavirus dashboard. However, several medical agencies and people around the world have been working to bring the life-threatening virus down.
See more about Stefanie Dolson below.
Who Is Stefanie Dolson? Know Her Net Worth And Salary
Stephanie Dolson, age 28, is a pro-American basketball player who is currently signed with Chicago Sky. She was born on 8 January 1992 in Port Jervis, New Jersey, in the United States.
She started her basketball career since her childhood and took it to a new level with her golden career in high school. She attended Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill, New York, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. During her academic years at Minisink, her stats marked 18.9 points, 16.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 6.2 blocks (junior year) and 22.8 points, 17.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 5.2 blocks (senior years).
Stefanie, who stands at the height of 6 feet and 5 inches tall, also won four consecutive titles at Minisink Valley High School, after which she kissed two titles of NCAA Championships with Connecticut Huskies.
Stefanie's professional career began when Washington Mystics drafted her in their sixth overall pick in the 2014 pick. She played for three seasons until 2017 with the Washington Mystics and left for Chicago Sky in the 2017 WNBA Draft.
During her career in Chicago Sky, she has averaged the overall field goal percentage of 0.507, with 0.5 3-points, 3.5 2-points, 1.9 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 blocks in 196 games since 2017.
Stefanie Dolson in action (©: Zimbio)
In February 2020, she re-signed a multi-year contract with the Chicago Sky. She will be playing until the 2021 season with the Sky.
As per the contract, Stefanie is entitled to the average salary of $180,250 per season, with the dead cap $355,250. Besides that, Stefanie has locked down the info about her net worth and fortunes.