All the facts and details about Kathleen Bassett, Dabo Swinney’s wife

Educator and philanthropist Kathleen Bassett is famous in her field. In the sports world, she is better known as the spouse of Dabo Swinney, the 'Clemson Tigers Football Team leader.' She has participated in many social causes and awareness programmes, including campaigns to bring attention to cancer.

Kathleen Bassett, an esteemed figure in the world of education and philanthropy, has gained significant recognition for her accomplishments. Within the realm of sports, she is most known as the partner of Dabo Swinney, the esteemed figure at the helm of the Clemson Tigers Football Team. Swinney's wife has engaged in several social initiatives and awareness campaigns, notably those aimed at raising awareness about cancer.

Profile and bio summary

How old is Kathleen Bassett?

Kathleen Bassett (age 52 as of 2023) was born in Ohio, USA, on March 27, 1991. Her parents are Jeffrey (father) and Bette (mother). In a family of three children, she was one among the sisters.

Kathleen Bassett's career

She began her career as an educator in a grade school in Alabama. In the evenings, she was employed by Shelton State Community College. She left her teaching position because philanthropy was another one of her significant interests after she became pregnant.

Kathleen initiated the movement to raise consciousness about cancer. Her charitable events and gatherings enlightened many. She cares deeply about helping cancer patients through her nonprofit. Katherine and her husband worked together on a community project for the Clemson University sports community called the All in Teams Foundation.

Kathleen Bassett’s husband

William Christopher "Dabo" Swinney is the spouse of Kathleen Bassett. Dabo Swinney is well-known as the head coach of the Clemson University football team (also known as the Clemson Tigers).

In 1989, he tried out as a walk-on wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was ultimately offered a scholarship. Similarly, he played college football for three years at Alabama and graduated with a BA in business and an MBA in 1993.

Facts about Kathleen Bassett

Dabo Swinney and his wife Kathleen Swinney are Alabama alums but now spend their days as the Crimson Tide’s nemesis. Below are more facts about Kathleen Bassett:

1. Dabo and Kathleen are childhood sweethearts

The couple have known each other since early elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama. It was not until they were both attending Pelham High School that they started dating. The couple ended up attending the University of Alabama together. Kathleen told Greenville Online.

2. Kathleen Bassett's children

Clay, Drew, and Will, the couple's three sons, all participated in high school football. Will is a freshman at Clemson, playing for his dad's team. Kathleen is involved with the Clemson players and their families outside her primary role as a mother.

3. She lost her sister, Lisa, to cancer

Lisa Lamb, Kathleen's sister, spent her entire life battling cancer. She reportedly overcame cancer in 2003, according to ESPN. In 2009, the cancer returned and metastasized to her brain and lungs. Due to her illness, Lisa passed away in April of 2011.

After what she went through, Kathleen knew she had to find out if she was a carrier by talking to a genetic counsellor. She found out she had a 90% to 99% chance of developing cancer because she shared a gene with her sister, who had the disease.

If Kathleen had not had a double mastectomy, she would have had a 10% chance of developing cancer. A hysterectomy saved her from developing ovarian cancer.

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4. Kathleen and Dabo earned master’s degrees at Alabama

They met in high school and went on to marry each other in Alabama. Kathleen got her degree in elementary education, while Dabo got her degree in business administration, as reported by Greenville Online. Dabo was a walk-on for the Alabama Crimson Tide. They both decided to pursue further academic study at the graduate level at Alabama.

Dabo became a graduate assistant for the Crimson Tide after his playing days were over. Kathleen completed her graduate studies in teaching. Dabo's first job out of college was as a coach, while Kathleen was an elementary school teacher.

5. The couple donated $1 million to Clemson Athletics

The IPTAY initiative at Clemson, which received a $1 million donation from Dabo and Kathleen in 2016, funded several football-related construction projects.

Dabo Swinney and his wife also established the cancer research-focused All In Foundation. The Foundation webpage states the goal is to "raise funds annually for cancer prevention and research with an emphasis on local university research programmes and efforts providing medical screening/testing to local upstate residents."

Kathleen Bassett's net worth

American philanthropist Kathleen Bassett's wealth is under evaluation. Dabo, on the other hand, is estimated to be worth around $20 million.

Bassett, who supports worthy causes through her work, presumably earns a comfortable living. On the plus side, she helps thousands of people battling cancer.

Social media presence

Unlike many people in modern society, Kathleen Bassett avoids using social media. She enjoys privacy and apparently does not share her life on social media platforms like Instagram or Twitter. Her husband, Dabo Swinney, frequently features her in his Instagram posts.

Kathleen Bassett has worked hard over the years to build her fortune, and she and her family are now settled in their home. She has donated a significant portion of her wealth because she enjoys helping those in need.

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Title	Details
Full name	Kathleen Bassett
Age	52 years old as of 2023
Date of birth	March 27, 1971
Place of birth	Bowling Green, Ohio
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Height	1.70 m (5'7")
Weight	66kg (146lbs)
Parents	Jeffrey Bassett (father), Bette Bassett (mother)
Siblings	Ann Cicero, Lisa Lamb and Daniel Bassett
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Dabo Swinney
Children	3
High school	Pelham High School, Riverchase Middle School
College	University of Alabama
Profession	Former teacher, Philanthropist
Net worth	$1 million
Social media	Unknown