Our “Player Spotlight” series allows you to get to know players in your state, region, and all around the country. We dig deep into what makes players tick, not only on the basketball court, but in every day life. Want to be spotlighted? Apply by emailing us at admin@jrallstar.com with your name, class & state!
Today we feature Kate Baker, a point guard from Kentucky.
Player Name
Kate Baker
What state do you live in?
Kentucky
Player Height
5’3
Player Position
Point Guard
Player Class
Class of 2025
High School
Frederick Douglass
AAU/Grassroots Club
Bluegrass Girls Basketball
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What jersey number do you wear? Is there a significance behind it?
3- My dad wore the same number.
What is your all-time favorite basketball memory?
Going to the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena with my high school teammates
When you think about your skillset and play style, what NBA or WNBA player is your game most comparable to?
Steve Nash
Who has been your biggest role model, and what have you learned from them?
My parents, the importance of trusting the process and consistency.
What are your post-high school plans, athletically and academically?
Play basketball at the Division 1, 2, or 3 level, graduate from a University with a Bachelor’s degree and pay off any college debt.
When you are not playing basketball, what do you do for fun?
Hangout with family and friends, watch movies, yoga, and go out for ice cream.
If you could meet one person dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would want to meet Michael Jordan, I am obsessed with the way he played basketball and his mentality on the floor.
What is your favorite TV show or movie?
Hunger Games series
What is your favorite food?
Pasta
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Greece or Italy
