Edited Biography:
American sports reporter Kate Fagan was born on November 15, 1981, in Warwick, Rhode Island. She grew up in Schenectady, New York, and attended Niskayuna High School, where she played for the school's basketball team. Fagan became the all-time leading scorer in the school’s basketball history, showcasing early on her athletic talent and love for the sport.
She then attended the University of Colorado, where she played college basketball for the Buffaloes. Despite suffering an injury during her freshman year, she had a successful collegiate career. She was recognized as a First-Team Academic All-Big 12 performer, underlining her strong academic and athletic achievements. Although there was potential for her to pursue a professional career in the WNBA, she instead played two seasons with the Colorado Chill of the National Women’s Basketball League before transitioning away from playing professionally.
After concluding her basketball career, Fagan entered the field of sports journalism. She began her professional career at the Glens Falls Post-Star and later served as a sports editor for the Ellensburg Daily Record. Her breakthrough came when she joined The Philadelphia Inquirer as the beat writer covering the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.
Her work at the Inquirer paved the way for her role at ESPN, where she became a prominent sports commentator and writer. Fagan became widely recognized for her insightful commentary and frequent appearances on ESPN programs such as Around the Horn and First Take. She also co-hosted digital shows and previously collaborated with Will Cain on the ESPN Radio podcast Will and Kate.
| Birth Date: | 15 Nov, 1981 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Warwick |
| Education: | University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American basketball player (1981-) |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
