Kate Dolata Kate Dolata 6'1" | PF State TN , soon to be a rising junior at Page High School, is already having a good start to her summer hoops season.

In a recent tournament Dolata showcased many great areas of her game. One of the main things that stood out was how good she was in pick-and-roll actions. Dolata consistently delivers solid screens, which puts opposing defenders a step behind their defensive assignment. Off these screens, she does well at timing her dive to the rim and scoring on the cut if given the ball.

Dolata, at 6’1″, also had great movement in the paint on defense. In the recent tourney for Team Brandan Wright , she had several blocks, coming off opposing players attacking the paint from the perimeter. Dolata also displayed her versatility by knocking down perimeter shots.

An impactful low-post player who brings a lot to the game. She’s big-time on the boards on both ends of the floor. She can play with her back to the basket or face up and knock down mid-range jumpers. She’s added the 3-ball to her game, where she shoots it from the corner at a high clip. She’s gotten better in the screen game, setting solid screens and using her soft hands to catch the ball and put it in the net. She’s growing in confidence, and once she gets going, she will be a nice addition to a program at the next level.

 A solid kid who is going to have a breakthrough opportunity this upcoming year. She is solid in the mid-range as well as the low block areas. She can stretch the floor and knock down the 3-ball as well. However, her ability to compete on the glass really stands out as she goes after basketballs with two hands. Look for her to continue thriving, improving, and contributing to the Lady Patriots’ attack this upcoming season.

This young lady has transformed her game in more ways than one. A traditional back-to-the-basket post, she has expanded her game to stretch the floor. She has added a face-up game to her bag that enables her to put it on the floor to gain an advantageous shot. She can catch and shoot from the mid-range, making the defense honor her presence there. She’s big time on the boards, blocks shots, and really grinds away on both ends of the floor. Look for her to have a solid season this upcoming year.

A young lady who is about to become a big-time contributor for the Lady Patriots. This kid plays with a chip on her shoulder, and every time she steps onto the floor, she gets better and better. She is a kid who can dominate the painted area, utilizes multiple moves to put the ball in the hole. She can spread the floor out, knocking down mid-range jumpers, hitting 3s, and occasionally taking opponents off the dribble. She can be used in multiple actions, excelling in them as she finishes. Defensively, she is going to contribute on the boards. KD anticipates well, grabbing the ball with two, finding an outlet, and running her lane down the floor. This young lady keeps getting better. She plays with confidence, poise and is ready to tear up the district and help lead Page towards state contention.

Powerful post player who is coming into her own. Her confidence and her game is building, once it’s all together, she is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Someone who can do work on the inside, but also can stretch the floor to give you a couple of 3s. She has nice footwork on the interior, where she goes to work around the low block area. Add in her ability to rebound the basketball and defend, you have a solid prospect who is about to breakthrough.

Strong post player who has some range to her game. She can stretch the floor and knock down 3s or bang down low unleashing a nice bag of back to the basket moves. She cooked in the painted area and finished strong through the opposition as she was unmatched against those who drew the assignment. Her toughness was on par and you could tell anything around coming off the glass was hers. She was big-time in her team’s efforts and you can tell she is building a solid body of work that will pay off for the Lady Patriots this upcoming school year.

The Patriots of 4A Page have Dolata in many ways to thank for its 25-8 showing from this previous season. Dolata and her Team Brandan Wright 15U Red team had a successful first day of Peach Games on Saturday. Even though it concluded with a defeat to North Metro Elite 15U, Dolata still finished with eight points in that contest. There are few things coaches are enamored with more than six-foot youngsters who have a 3-point shot in their offensive arsenal. Add in the interior physicality that is more typically found in bigs plus rebounding and shot-blocking capabilities and one only wonders what sort of player she will be when we get to 2028. 

This kid’s trajectory is on a rise. A six footer who can shoot the 3 ball, but grind it out in the paint. This kid is a solid defender who will go toe to toe with anyone down low. Athletic big who moves well, she’s a grinder, someone who is just tough and physical in the interior. Offensively, she can play with her back to the basket and face up. Defensively, she is strong and tough in the paint, all the while collecting boards and blocking shots. Look for her to find her footing and get some quality minutes this upcoming season.

Athletic post who is going to be a problem when it’s all said and done. Kate is going to be a beast on the interior, holding down the painted area. Offensively, she posts well, solidly holding her position, displaying moves to finish around the rim. Defensively, she is on the boards, hitting her outlet, and running lanes and receiving the ball in position to score. Page has a gem in this young lady. Look for her to come in and carve out a role that will help propel the Lady Patriots ball club this year and for years to come.