Katie Gearlds
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 26, 1984 Beech Grove, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Beech Grove (Beech Grove, Indiana) |
| College | Purdue (2003–2007) |
| WNBA draft | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle Storm | |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 4 |
| Career history | |
| Seattle Storm | 2007–2009 |
| Stats at WNBA.com | |
Kathryn Ann "Katie" Gearlds (born October 26, 1984) is a former American professional women's basketball player who formerly played with the Seattle Storm of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Gearlds was born in Beech Grove, Indiana and attended Beech Grove High School. In her four years she compiled 2,521 career points, which ranked her fourth in Indiana history. She won numerous awards in her high school career, including being named Miss Basketball for her state in 2003. She led the Hornets to the 3A state championship. Gearlds was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2003 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she scored ten points. Gearlds was also selected to play in the 2003 McDonald's All-American Game, where she was named the game's MVP.
Gearlds attended Purdue University. In her four years at Purdue University, she compiled 14.8 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 3.0 assists per game. The team had a 103–30 record during her tenure. She earned the Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors for 2007 after Purdue defeated Ohio State in the Big Ten championship. She also won both the women's and overall State Farm College Three Point Championships on March 29, 2007, defeating male competitor Aaron Brooks 17 points to 16.
She graduated from Purdue in 2007 with a bachelor of science degree in sociology with a minor in psychology and communications.
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