Redshirt Sophomore Gretchen Dolan: High-Impact Guard Out for 2025-26 Season After 13.6 PPG Surge
Gretchen Dolan, a 5'11" redshirt sophomore guard for Illinois, delivered a breakout 2025-26 season averaging 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game before an injury ended her campaign in late February [2][4]. Before going out, she was on a 13.6 PPG tear with 30 minutes per game, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors and Big Ten Weekly Honor Roll recognition [1][4]. Her differentiators include elite size for a guard, a strong 88.7% free-throw rate, and a high-intensity, starter-ready mentality who began 17 of 18 games [3][1]. While her 39.4% field goal percentage shows room for shooting growth, her durability as a starter and leadership make her a compelling fit for teams needing a physical, intelligent two-way guard—pending full recovery from her season-ending injury [2][4].
