Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Grace VanSlooten
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: June 16, 2004
  • Hometown: Toledo, Ohio, United States
  • Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: N/A
  • Shoe Size: N/A
  • Jersey Number (College and WNBA):
    • #5 — Oregon Ducks
    • #14 — Michigan State Spartans
    • Seattle Storm — N/A
  • Position: Forward
  • High School:
    • Notre Dame Academy (Toledo, Ohio)
    • IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
  • College:
    • Oregon (2022–2024)
    • Michigan State (2024–2026)
  • NBA Draft: N/A (WNBA player)
  • WNBA Draft: Seattle Storm, 2026, 39th overall pick (Round 3, Pick 3)
  • Player Archetype: Versatile two-way power forward
  • Primary Offensive Role: Interior scorer and secondary playmaker
  • Defensive Role: Multi-positional frontcourt defender and rebounder
  • Play Style: Physical, high-motor forward who scores efficiently around the basket, rebounds consistently, and defends multiple positions
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right
  • Athletic Profile: Strong-bodied forward with good mobility, balance, and functional athleticism
  • Recruiting Status: Five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American
  • Draft Status Detail: Selected by the Seattle Storm with the 39th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft
  • Injury Status Category: Durable — no major long-term injuries publicly documented through her college career and early professional career
  • Career Stage: Early professional career
  • Comparison Style: Modern two-way power forward with interior scoring and defensive versatility
  • Comparable Players:
    • Nneka Ogwumike — mobile two-way scoring forward
    • Alyssa Thomas — versatile all-around frontcourt contributor
    • Brionna Jones — physical interior scorer and rebounder
    • Chamique Holdsclaw — athletic inside-out forward
  • Teams Played For:
    • Oregon Ducks (2022–2024)
    • Michigan State Spartans (2024–2026)
    • Seattle Storm (2026–Present)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: N/A
  • Children: None
  • Siblings: N/A

Grace VanSlooten’s player archetype is a versatile two-way power forward who impacts games through a combination of scoring, rebounding, and defensive versatility. Defensively, she serves as a multi-positional frontcourt defender capable of switching assignments, battling in the paint, and controlling the glass. Offensively, she functions primarily as an interior scorer and secondary playmaker, using her strength, footwork, and feel for the game to create efficient scoring opportunities around the basket. Standing 6-foot-3 with a strong 180-pound frame, she combines size with solid mobility and functional athleticism. Her overall play style is built around physicality, energy, efficient inside scoring, rebounding, and dependable two-way production.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Grace VanSlooten WNBA Stats
Michigan State Spartans — Grace VanSlooten – Women’s Basketball
Sports Reference — Grace VanSlooten College Stats