July 6, 2024

Report: Former UConn star agrees deal with Indiana Fever as WNBA free agency heats up

The Indiana Fever are adding some versatility to their lineup.

The Next reported Katie Lou Samuelson, a 6-3 forward, has agreed to a guaranteed two-year deal with the Fever. Samuelson, a five-year WNBA veteran, was drafted fourth overall by Chicago in 2019 out of UConn.

The 26-year-old has played for four teams in her five years in the league, including Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Los Angeles.

She missed the entire 2023 season with the Sparks, as she had a baby girl last August. She did not go overseas this offseason, instead electing to become the director of player development for Vanderbilt women’s basketball.

She has a career average of 6.5 points per game, and her best season came with L.A. in 2022, where she averaged 9.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. Her 3-point shooting percentage, something the Fever are desperately needing, has improved throughout her career. She shot 35% from beyond the arc in 2022.

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