Madison Booker’s Father Played Pro Basketball. Now She’s in the Women’s Final Four.
Texas Longhorns star Madison Booker is one of the most decorated players in college basketball. Here's what to know about the junior forward and her parents, Carlos and Stephanie Booker.
Meet Madison Booker’s Parents Jacob Kupferman - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links. " Three years into her college basketball career, Madison Booker is already one of the most decorated players in the country. The Mississippi native signed with the University of Texas as a five-star recruit, choosing the Longhorns over Duke and Tennessee.
Booker made an immediate impact as a freshman forward, winning Freshman of the Year honors in 2024. As a sophomore, she reached 1,000 career points in just 61 games— the second fastest in program history —and led Texas to its first Final Four since 2003. She won the Cheryl Miller Award for the two consecutive years , was named SEC Player of the Year, earned first-team All-American recognition from the Associated Press, and was a finalist for both the Wade Trophy and the Wooden Award.
Basketball runs in her family. Her father, Carlos, played college basketball too. (Note, however, Madison Booker is not related to NBA star Devin Booker.
) Below, get to know Madison’s parents, Stephanie and Carlos. Meet Madison’s mom, Stephanie: Stephanie, Madison’s mother, has been central to her development as a player. Stephanie recognized Madison’s talent early on and anticipated the recruiting attention that would follow.