Katie Lou Samuelson’s Nationality

Last Modified Jan 18, 2025 23:01 GMT
Katie Lou Samuelson Nationality
Katie Lou Samuelson during a Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings match

Katie Lou Samuelson is a professional basketball player who plays in the WNBA as a forward for the Indiana Fever as of January 2025. She was drafted as the fourth overall pick by the Chicago Sky in the first round of the 2019 WNBA draft. She appeared in 20 games, averaging 2.4 points and 0.9 rebounds in her rookie season. Samuelson recorded her career high of 18 points against the Phoenix Mercury on September 26, 2021, playing for the Seattle Storm. As of January 2025, she has appeared in 138 WNBA games, recording 817 points, grabbing 344 rebounds, and making 196 assists. Samuelson joined the Panthom BC on December 20, 2024, for their wildcard spot in the inaugural 2025 season of Unrivaled.

Samuelson played her college basketball for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, which represents the University of Connecticut in NCAA Division I women's basketball. As a freshman, she started 22 games of 37 games she appeared in, averaging 11.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. She was encouraged to start in all 37 games in her sophomore year, and she proved it by excelling at 20.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. By the end of her senior year, she appeared in 140 games with an average of 16.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Samuelson named herself an NCAA championship in her freshman year while being No. 5 in career points (2,342) in the UConn record books. She was awarded three-time WBCA Coaches’ All-American (2017, ’18, '19) and many other accolades during her college career.

What is Katie Lou Samuelson’s nationality?

Katie Lou Samuelson is of American nationality and has represented her country at many different international events. She has won five gold medals playing for Team USA in the 2014 Youth Olympics, the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship, the 2013 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, the 2013 FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Championship, and the 2013 FIBA Americas 3x3 U18 Championship. Samuelson has also won a bronze medal in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games shootout competition.

Katie Lou Samuelson’s Hometown

Katie Lou Samuelson’s hometown is Huntington Beach, California as per her college profile. She attended Mater Dei High School and led Mater Dei to the Trinity League title and 2015 state regional championship with 24.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. She scored 2,244 points, 760 rebounds, and 297 three-pointers in her high school career. Sameulson was named Gatorade National Player of the Year and McDonald’s All American in her senior year.

Katie Lou Samuelson’s Birthplace

Katie Lou Samuelson was born on June 13, 1997, in Fullerton, California, United States, to her parents, Karen and Jon Samuelson.

FAQs on Katie Lou Samuelson

A. As of January 2025, Katie Lou Samuelson is 27 years old.

A. As of January 2025, Katie Lou Samuelson wears jersey number 33 in the Indiana Fever.

A.  Katie Lou Samuelson has two siblings.

A. Katie Lou Samuelson has a daughter with husband Devin Cannady.

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