Colorado University Athletics
Buffs Add Gonzaga Transfer
April 21, 2025 | Women's Basketball
Claire O’Connor joins Colorado for 2025-26
BOULDER – Head coach JR Payne added to Colorado's shooting prowess on Friday, announcing the addition of former Gonzaga guard Claire O'Connor.
O'Connor spent the last two seasons in Spokane, averaging 4.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 64 career games. She has two years of eligibility remaining.
"We are very excited to have Claire joining our squad next season," Payne expressed. "Claire brings a tremendous amount of experience with one of the winningest programs in the country. She can flat-out shoot it and is a great rebounder from the guard spot. Her love for the game is evident in the time she pours into her craft."
The Bellevue, Wash., native started 29 of the 34 games she played in last season. She had a career-high 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting, including four 3-pointers in the Zags' 81-53 win at Pepperdine. O'Connor recorded 10 or more points on 10 occasions last season, averaging 7.7 points per game.
O'Connor had her first career double-double with a 19-point, 10-rebound performance against Rice. She had five or more rebounds in eight games last season.
Last season, O'Connor shot 41.7% from the field and 40.8% from 3-point range. She totaled 261 points and hit 49 shots from long range. The 6-foot guard also snagged a career-best 118 rebounds and handed out 42 total assists.
O'Connor was a West Coast Conference All-Academic selection, as well as a College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honoree in 2024-25.
As a freshman, O'Connor played in 30 total games, shooting 38.2% from the floor and 31.3% from deep.
O'Connor was a four-year letterwinner at Lakeside H.S. She was named Metro League MVP, First Team All-Metro League, First Team All-State, and an Under Armour Future 60 selection.
O'Connor spent the last two seasons in Spokane, averaging 4.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 64 career games. She has two years of eligibility remaining.
"We are very excited to have Claire joining our squad next season," Payne expressed. "Claire brings a tremendous amount of experience with one of the winningest programs in the country. She can flat-out shoot it and is a great rebounder from the guard spot. Her love for the game is evident in the time she pours into her craft."
The Bellevue, Wash., native started 29 of the 34 games she played in last season. She had a career-high 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting, including four 3-pointers in the Zags' 81-53 win at Pepperdine. O'Connor recorded 10 or more points on 10 occasions last season, averaging 7.7 points per game.
O'Connor had her first career double-double with a 19-point, 10-rebound performance against Rice. She had five or more rebounds in eight games last season.
Last season, O'Connor shot 41.7% from the field and 40.8% from 3-point range. She totaled 261 points and hit 49 shots from long range. The 6-foot guard also snagged a career-best 118 rebounds and handed out 42 total assists.
O'Connor was a West Coast Conference All-Academic selection, as well as a College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honoree in 2024-25.
As a freshman, O'Connor played in 30 total games, shooting 38.2% from the floor and 31.3% from deep.
O'Connor was a four-year letterwinner at Lakeside H.S. She was named Metro League MVP, First Team All-Metro League, First Team All-State, and an Under Armour Future 60 selection.
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