Stefanie Dolson
A charismatic and skilled basketball center who evolved from a collegiate powerhouse at UConn into an Olympic gold medalist in the new 3x3 format.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American basketball player·Birthday: January 8·Millennials
Biography
Stefanie Dolson’s game is a blend of old-school post craft and modern floor-spacing, all delivered with an infectious smile. At the University of Connecticut, she was the anchoring force in the paint for Geno Auriemma’s Huskies, winning back-to-back national championships and developing into a first-round WNBA draft pick. Her professional journey saw her become a two-time All-Star, known for her sharp passing and reliable mid-range shot. Dolson’s career took a historic turn when she pivoted to the fledgling Olympic discipline of 3x3 basketball. Her size, skill, and high basketball IQ made her a natural fit, and she helped the U.S. women’s team capture the sport’s first-ever Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Beyond the court, her vibrant personality and advocacy for body positivity have made her a distinctive and beloved figure in women’s sports.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Stefanie was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Stefanie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Stefanie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the inaugural Olympic gold medal in women's 3x3 basketball at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
- Earned two NCAA national championships with the UConn Huskies in 2013 and 2014.
- Selected as a WNBA All-Star in 2015 and 2017 while playing for the Washington Mystics.
- Drafted 6th overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2014 WNBA Draft.
Did You Know?
She is an avid equestrian and owns several horses, often posting about them on social media.
Dolson voiced the character 'Val' in the 2021 animated film 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'.
She is known for dyeing a strip of her hair bright blue during her time with the Chicago Sky.
She played volleyball in high school and was offered college scholarships for it before focusing on basketball.
““I just want to be remembered as someone who played hard, had fun, and made people smile.””
