Usually, a WNBA rookie is around 22 years old. However, in some special cases, a player isn’t able to make their debut for so long. These are the players who have to go through so much struggle and hard work to get a chance in the WNBA. One such player who is well aware of making it to the WNBA late is Kathryn Westbeld.

After completing her college career at Notre Dame, Kathryn declared for the 2018 WNBA draft. However, she went undrafted. There was still some hope of making it to the league, as she signed a training camp deal with the Los Angeles Sparks.

Unfortunately, that came to nothing, and Kathryn had to sign with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL. Since then, she embarked on a journey. A journey that has had its fair share of ups and downs. A journey that finally ended with her signing with the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA season.

Interestingly, she entered the WNBA in the same year as her sister Maddy Westbeld, who is six years her junior. Throughout her she was constantly supported by her family. Let’s know some more about Kathryn Westbeld’s ethnicity, religion, and nationality.

Where is Kathryn Westbeld From, and What is Her Nationality?

Kathryn Westbeld was born on January 29, 1996, in Kettering, Ohio, U.S. As she was born in the USA, she holds American nationality.

What is Kathryn Westbeld’s Ethnicity and Religion?

Kathryn Westbeld is of White/Caucasian ethnicity. She was born and raised in Ohio. For her college basketball career, she attended Notre Dame University in Indiana. In her college career, she is famous for being an NCAA Champion in 2018. Throughout her college career, she appeared in 141 games and ended her journey with 1076 points. She was known as a good shooter, as during her college career, she averaged nearly 56% from the floor.

As of now, Kathryn Westbeld has not disclosed her religion publicly. However, with Notre Dame being a catholic university, she might also share the same religious beliefs.

In an interview with the IndyStar, Kathryn was asked about who inspires her. To this, she replied, “Definitely my family. I have two older siblings and two younger siblings. I feel like everything that I do is for them. It really is. I think about them all the time. Being the role model and being able to do things for them or give back to them any way I can.” 

While it is unclear what her religion is, it’s clear that she is part of a tight-knit family, and all siblings are incredibly supportive of each other.

Which High School Did Kathryn Westbeld Attend?

Kathryn Westbeld attended Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio. Throughout her high school career, she led her team to a 96-11 record and four Greater Western Ohio Conference titles. Not only that, but she is also the holder of the school record of most rebounds in a game (21) and season (275). After a highly successful high school career, she was ranked as the fourth-best forward in the country and the 21st-best overall player in the Class of 214 by ESPN.

In her high school, she was a multisport athlete. She also played volleyball and was a three-year letter winner.

While the wait for her debut was long, Kathryn Westbeld has proved this season that she belongs in this league. Throughout the season, she has proved to be a valuable addition to the bench for the Phoenix Mercury. And now with the Mercury in the finals, she might even break the record of being the oldest player to win the title in her WNBA rookie year.