Texas Longhorns standout Madison Booker grew up in a household full of basketball support. Stephanie and Carlos Booker’s basketball careers have been instrumental in guiding their daughter, Madison.

Carlos, who played college basketball for Southern Miss, trained Madison as she grew up. The Booker family includes three athletes, and Madison Booker represents just one of three siblings, including Malia and Morgan.

During her freshman season, Booker was instrumental in leading Texas to the Elite Eight. Now, as a sophomore, she has been at the core of the Longhorns’ success, helping them advance through the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

In the first two rounds, she contributed 20 points on an efficient 17-for-29 shooting while securing a double-double with 14 rebounds in the opening matchup. As Texas, a No. 1 seed, prepares to face No. 2 seed TCU in the Elite Eight at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Booker remains a key player.

Her sophomore campaign has showcased her well-rounded skill set. In 35 games during the 2024-25 season, she averaged 16.4 points on 46.7% shooting, including 42.4% from three-point range.

She also recorded 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. During her freshman year (2023-24), she posted similar numbers, averaging 16.5 points on 45.7% shooting with 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game across 37 starts.

Madison Booker Leads Texas Past Tennessee in Sweet 16

Top-seeded Texas secured a hard-fought 67-59 victory over No. 5 seed Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of the Women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Booker led the Longhorns (34-3) with 17 points, including seven in the fourth quarter. With the game tied at 54, she scored four straight points to give Texas the edge.

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Jordan Lee scored 13 points in the game, and Taylor Jones scored 12 points and eight rebounds. Texas held even with Tennessee in defense and rebounding statistics, as the Volunteers collected 39 rebounds and the Longhorns 36 while scoring 36 points in the paint. Ruby Whitehorn led the Volunteers with 16 points.

Booker and the Longhorns will face the No. 3 seed TCU Horned Frogs on Monday night. A spot in the Final Four is on the line. The game will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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