Paige Bueckers, the face of the UConn Huskies, is stepping into her fifth and final year of college basketball with one clear goal: to end that eight-year championship drought. It’s been quite a ride for the 23-year-old, going from a star in high school to overcoming back-to-back injuries and leading a team full of talented juniors. 

But through it all, she has had a solid support system right there beside her- her family. Especially her dad, Bob Bueckers, and brother, Drew, have been her biggest fans, attending nearly every single game. Also, do you know her dad was a basketball player himself?

Who is Paige Bueckers’ father, Bob Bueckers?

The Huskies guard can proudly say that I got it from my dad! Bob Bueckers is a former point guard who’s traded his basketball sneakers for a software engineer’s shoes. Now, we know that the competitive spirit  just runs in the family.

Bob Bueckers is a software engineer. Throughout his career he has worked for Anderson Consulting, US Bank, UnitedHealth Group, and Pearson VUE. He most recently worked as a consultant software developer for IDEAS until he left that company in 2017. He graduated from Minnesota State University. Even if he worked as a software engineer, Bob had deep ties with basketball as he played point guard in high school — a position that inspired Paige’s playing style — and he was more than just a supporting fan. He was his daughter’s primary coach, introducing the game to her when she was only five.

Growing up, Bob coached her daughter and recognized her love for basketball from a young age. “When she was young, any sort of ball that was around, we’d be throwing it,” he told Ballislife. “When she started playing [basketball], she was around 5, just playing it when we’d go to the park or go to the gym or something like that.”

Well, it almost sounds like it was destined to be. As Paige grew, her father was right there and often expressed how proud he is, saying, “It has been surreal, but I think if she continues to stay true to herself, there are no boundaries for where she can go.” However, Bob wasn’t the only one Paige had supporting her through out her basketball journey. Her mother was there too!

Who is Paige Bueckers’ mother, Amy Fuller?

Paige’s mother, Amy Fuller, is also an athlete in her own right. She ran cross country, and track and field for the University of St. Thomas, graduating in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Later, she went on to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, seeking a dentistry degree. In 2008, she earned a master’s degree in periodontics. She currently lives in Billings, Montana, in which she works as an equipment specialist at Patterson Dental.

Amy has remained close to her daughter. In fact, on Mother’s Day 2024, Paige made a sweet post of her mom that included an old pic of Amy holding Paige when she was still a toddler. “My rock,” she wrote. “Thank you for holding it down for me always.”

Their tight bond was also evident when Paige launched her signature Nike collection in December 2024 with a tearful Amy commenting: “I am just super proud. I love the design and I am so glad you made them in my favourite colours too”. Her reaction revealed the immense pride she has for her daughter and her achievements. Even though Paige has supportive parents who were there for her through out her journey; Paige’s story is not without rough patch.

What is the family background of Paige Bueckers?

Amy Fuller and Bob Bueckers got married on June 5, 1999, but they divorced when Paige was just three years old. After the separation, Amy moved to Montana and Paige stayed in Minnesota with her father. They both went on to remarry and have more kids. Currently, Paige has a brother, Ryan, and a sister, Lauren, from her mom’s side, and a brother, Drew, on her dad’s side.

During Paige’s career, her family has always supported her. Bob and Drew hardly missed any of her high school games. And to this day, Bob sends Paige encouraging text before her games often writing “Be you. Be great.” Amy is also still a constant source of support. She was there when Paige was named the Big East Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player in March 2024, her whole family came and showed support for her senior night in February 2024, including all three of her siblings. While Paige’s siblings are young and mostly remain out of the spotlight, she has frequently shown her love for them.

As Paige Bueckers continues to leave her stamp on the sport, her family remains her foundation. Their love, support, and belief in her magic have helped shape one of the brightest stars in college basketball. And as she takes the floor for final season with the UConn Huskies, she does so knowing, no matter what, her biggest fans will be watching.