Karlie Samuelson – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Karlie Samuelson?

Karlie Samuelson is a professional basketball player known for her elite three-point shooting and versatility as a guard/forward. She currently plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Over the years, Samuelson has built a reputation as a reliable role player, combining high basketball IQ, off-ball movement, and perimeter defense.

Quick Facts: Karlie Samuelson

Detail	Information
Full Name	Karlie Anne Samuelson
Born	May 10, 1995 (Age: 30)
Hometown	Fullerton, California, USA
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position	Guard / Forward
College	Stanford University (2013–2017)
WNBA Teams	Los Angeles Sparks, Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm
Current Team	Los Angeles Sparks
International	Great Britain National Team
Career Highlights	Final Four (2017), EuroBasket Semifinals (2019), Elite three-point shooter
Jersey Number	#44

Early Life

Full Name: Karlie Anne Samuelson
Born: May 10, 1995, in Fullerton, California.
Comes from a basketball family – her sisters Bonnie Samuelson (Stanford) and Katie Lou Samuelson (WNBA star) also play professionally.
Attended Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California), where she became a standout shooter and helped her team win multiple state titles.

College Career (Stanford, 2013–2017)
- Played four years at Stanford University under coach Tara VanDerveer.
- Helped Stanford reach multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four in 2017.
- Known as one of the best shooters in Pac-12 history.
- Senior year stats (2016–17): 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from three-point range.
- Finished her career ranked among Stanford’s all-time leaders in three-point percentage.
  
  WNBA Career
  - 2017: Went undrafted but signed training camp contracts with WNBA teams.
  - 2018: Made her debut with the Los Angeles Sparks.
  - Has since had multiple stints with the Sparks and other WNBA teams, including short appearances with the Dallas Wings and Seattle Storm.
  - Returned to the Sparks in 2022 and 2023, becoming a reliable shooter off the bench.
  - Career highlight: 2023 season with the Sparks where she set career-bests in minutes and production, solidifying herself as a rotation player.
    
    Overseas Career
    - Played professionally in Italy, Spain, and the UK, where she further developed her game.
    - Won domestic titles and proved herself as a consistent scorer and floor spacer.
      
      National Team Career
      - Represented Great Britain Women’s National Team in international play (her mother is from England).
      - Competed in the FIBA EuroBasket 2019, helping Great Britain reach the semifinals – the nation’s best finish in history