As Paige Bueckers closed the final chapter of her collegiate career by leading the University of Connecticut to the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, her accomplishments were built on years of work, perseverance, and support. Among the key figures in her life is her stepmother, Katie Houser, who is steady in her personal life and athletic journey.
Paige Bueckers’ Stepmom’s Basketball Experience Shaped Her Development
Katie Houser became part of Paige’s life in 2014 when she married Paige’s father, Bob Bueckers. A former collegiate basketball player at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Houser brought firsthand experience in the sport to the family.
Her background allowed her to connect with Paige during her early years of training and complemented Bob’s role in shaping Paige’s basketball talent.
As Paige advanced through youth basketball in Minnesota and into national prominence at UConn, Katie remained involved, supporting and guiding her stepdaughter.
A Blended Family with Shared Support
Paige Bueckers was born in 2001 to Bob Bueckers and Amy Fuller. After her parents divorced when she was three years old, Paige lived with her father in Minnesota. Her mother, Amy, moved to Montana, where she works as an equipment specialist in dentistry. Despite the geographical separation, both parents remained active in Paige’s life.
Bob and Katie Houser later had a son named Drew. On her mother’s side, Paige welcomed two additional siblings — Lauren and Ryan — through Amy’s subsequent marriage.
The blended family structure, with both biological and step-parents and siblings, has significantly shaped the development of UConn’s sensation. As she now turns her focus to the bright lights of the WNBA, the unwavering support from her family continues to play a crucial role in her journey.
Paige Bueckers’ UConn Legacy
Paige Bueckers had a distinguished career at UConn, leading the team to four consecutive Final Fours and a 2025 NCAA Championship.
She earned multiple honors, including 3× AP First Team All-American, 2× Nancy Lieberman Award, 2025 Wade Trophy, and 2021 National Player of the Year.
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Bueckers finished her career with 2,439 points, averaging 19.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG, and 4.6 APG, ranking third in total points at UConn. After missing much of her sophomore and junior seasons due to injuries, she returned strong in 2025, scoring 105 points in three NCAA Tournament games, including a career-best 40 points in the Sweet 16 against Oklahoma.
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