Joe Pridgen and his wife Grace recently moved from Boston to Missoula with their five-month-old daughter Samarra after Joe signed to continue his collegiate basketball career at the University of Montana.
Balancing new fatherhood, academics and athletics, Joe prioritizes being a partner to Grace and a father to Samarra. They work together to create stability and establish routine amidst the unpredictability of raising a baby.
Everything from being a father to living in Missoula is new to Joe as he works to find his identity within his new team and young family.
Joe Pridgen gently rubs his wife Grace’s face while they enjoy alone time on the couch Aug. 31, 2024, in their apartment in Missoula, Mont. Grace and Joe both balance busy schedules and play an important role in taking care of their five-month-old daughter Samarra, so any time the two of them get alone is special.












