Kate averaged eight points and seven rebounds per game for Rockford this season. Head Coach Brad Wilson described Kate as a “matchup nightmare for teams”, which is spot on. Her mobility, brute strength, crafty handles and finishing, toughness, face-up game, perimeter shooting, relentless motor on both ends, outstanding defense in the post, and court vision have been a joy to watch throughout her career. Everyone has their favorite players to watch, and Kate has been one of mine. Not just because she used to play rugby, which immediately struck a chord with me as a former rugby player myself, but also because of how she plays the game. Kate never stops working hard and is a selfless player who couldn’t care less about being in the spotlight. She just goes about her business and gets the job done. Kate was a steal for Northwood and one of the biggest rankings risers in her class from the first time I saw her play at the Breslin Center as a sophomore in 2024 (D1 All-Breslin Team) until now. She is pound for pound and inch for inch the strongest forward with the highest motor and the fiercest rebounder I’ve ever evaluated. I’ve seen Kate clamp down on a basketball with a kung-fu grip and swing a 6-foot post through the air like a helicopter propeller. Kate has developed her craft as an offensive player and graduates as a three-time all-conference selection. She will be an outstanding player in the GMAC and has a bright future ahead of her at Northwood.

Kate averaged eight points and seven rebounds per game for Rockford this season. Head Coach Brad Wilson described Kate as a “matchup nightmare for teams”, which is spot on. Her mobility, brute strength, crafty handles and finishing, toughness, face-up game, perimeter shooting, relentless motor on both ends, outstanding defense in the post, and court vision have been a joy to watch throughout her career. Everyone has their favorite players to watch, and Kate has been one of mine. Not just because she used to play rugby, which immediately struck a chord with me as a former rugby player myself, but also because of how she plays the game. Kate never stops working hard and is a selfless player who couldn’t care less about being in the spotlight. She just goes about her business and gets the job done. Kate was a steal for Northwood and one of the biggest rankings risers in her class from the first time I saw her play at the Breslin Center as a sophomore in 2024 (D1 All-Breslin Team) until now. She is pound for pound and inch for inch the strongest forward with the highest motor and the fiercest rebounder I’ve ever evaluated. I’ve seen Kate clamp down on a basketball with a kung-fu grip and swing a 6-foot post through the air like a helicopter propeller. Kate has developed her craft as an offensive player and graduates as a three-time all-conference selection. She will be an outstanding player in the GMAC and has a bright future ahead of her at Northwood.