“Be you. Be great.” That’s the message Paige Bueckers gets from her dad before every game. It’s a simple reminder that’s stayed with her through one of the most talked-about college basketball journeys. As she stepped onto the court for the final time in her college career, chasing a national title in 2025, it was more than just basketball. It was about everyone who helped her get here.

From being the top high school player in the country to fighting through injuries, Paige’s path hasn’t been easy. But through it all, her family has been her steady support—including her stepmom. So, what does her family life really look like beyond the game? 

All about Paige Bueckers’ stepmom

Paige was born to Robert Bueckers and Amy Fuller on October 20, 2001, as their only child. But it was only 3 years before the two would divorce. Her mom moved to Montana while Bob stayed in Minnesota. Still, Amy never drifted too far from Paige’s life—geographically, maybe, but never emotionally.

She stayed close. Always cheering, always watching, always proud. When Paige returned to the court after her long knee rehab, Amy was in the stands, soaking it in. “The bug is back,” she told the Hartford Courant. “I need to be at every game.” However, Amy wasn’t the sole mother figure in Bueckers’ life. 

After Amy and Bob had gone their separate ways, the latter eventually found love again. He married Moe Roberts. You won’t hear much about Moe in postgame interviews or headline stories. She’s not one to be front and center. But she’s been there. Quiet. Solid. Supportive. “I grew up with a lot of influential Black women in my life,” she had told GQ. One of them is very likely to be Moe. While not much is known, in 2013, she and Bob welcomed a new member to the family– their son, Drew.

That gave Paige a new role: big sister. “You’re such a great role model to me because you help people. You’re funny. You’re kind. And you’re always there for others.” That came straight from her brother. 

Paige Bueckers Family

For all the big moments Paige Bueckers has delivered on the court, it’s the people closest to her who’ve helped her get through the tough ones. And nobody’s been closer than her dad, Bob Bueckers.

He’s been there from the start—coaching her when she was just a kid, cheering her on from the sidelines, and lately, just trying to keep her healthy. “My biggest fear as a father is coming back too early,” Bob told CT Insider after her injury. “It’s really hard to tell a 20-year-old who thinks they’re invincible not to come back too early.” He didn’t sugarcoat it. The six-to-eight-week recovery window didn’t sit right with him. Not because he didn’t trust the doctors—but because he knows his daughter. She pushes through pain. She doesn’t like to wait.

Off the court, Bob is a software engineer. He used to play point guard in high school—so yeah, the basketball gene runs deep. But he went on to work for big firms like UnitedHealth Group and IDEAS. Amy, on the other hand, was also a college athlete, running cross country and track and field at the University of St. Thomas. By 2018, she was working as an equipment specialist. 

While Paige was Bob and Amy’s only child, them remarrying would make her a sister of three– Ryan and Lauren who are Fuller’s children and Drew. Her younger brothers may not be in the spotlight like she is, but they’re front and center in her heart. It has been evident in her social media posts. 

So when you watch Paige play, it’s not just talent. It’s family. It’s love. And it’s the people who raised her, supported her, and keep her grounded to this day.