Katie Lou Samuelson Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | June 13, 1997 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Blue |
Katie Lou Samuelson is an American professional basketball player who as of May 2020, played for the Dallas Wings of the Women’s National Basketball Association.
Born Name
Katie Lou Samuelson
Nick Name
Katie
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Fullerton, Orange County, California, United States
Residence
California, United States
Nationality
Education
Katie studied at Santa Ana, California’s Mater Dei High School. Later, she enrolled at the University of Connecticut in 2015 and graduated from there in 2019, with a major in Human Development and Family Studies.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Jon Samuelson (Former Professional Basketball Player)
- Mother – Karen Samuelson (Netball Player)
- Siblings – Karlie Anne Samuelson (Older Sister) (Professional Basketball Player), Bonnie Samuelson (Older Sister) (Former Basketball Player, Optometrist)
Manager
As a member of the Dallas Wings, she is represented by Greg Bibb.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall physical appearance
- Beautiful prominent eyes
- Pale skin tone
Katie Lou Samuelson Favorite Things
- Basketball Player – Larry Bird
Source – YouTube
Katie Lou Samuelson Facts
- She is the youngest of 3 siblings.
- She earned several accolades such as the Naismith Trophy and was also named as part of the consensus All-American first team. Aside from that, she was also presented with the title of “national player of the year” by Gatorade, USA Today, and McDonald’s.
- Katie played for the United States under-17 team who won the 2013 FIBA Americas U-16 Championship and the 2014 FIBA U-17 World Championship.
- She once stated in an interview that she models her game after legendary basketball player Larry Bird.
- Initially, she had started her professional career with Chicago Sky after being drafted at 4th overall during the 2019 WNBA Draft. However, in February 2020, she was traded with then Dallas Wings basketball player Azurá Breeona Stevens.
- As of 2020, she and her older sister Karlie Anne Samuelson both played for the Dallas Wings.
- Katie enjoys being around children.
Featured Image By Katie Lou Samuelson / Instagram