RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University women's basketball team has announced the addition of Clara Rosini for the upcoming 2020-21 season, on Thursday.
 
Clara Rosini is a 5-foot-10 guard from Trieste, Italy who has officially signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky University, joining the program as a member of the 2020 recruiting class.
 
"We are thrilled to be welcoming Clara and her family to Eastern Kentucky University," head coach Samantha Williams said. "Clara is a great addition to our program as a basketball player, person, and exceptional student. She has gained a wealth of experience representing Italy on the national scene and competing against elite talent. Clara competitive drive to elevate her game and her talent at the guard position will benefit the program in the direction we are heading."
 
Rosini has represented Italy in multiple FIBA events bringing home the gold medal in 2019 as part of the U18 FIBA Women's European Championship in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She participated in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 Europe Cup Qualifier in Rieti, Italy and the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series in Udine, Italy with the Italian U23 team.
 
Rosini grew up in Trieste, Italy, spending almost 10 years playing for the club Futurosa Basket Trieste. During the 2018-19 season with Futurosa Basket Trieste she averaged 11.2 points per game during the regular season and 15.7 points per game during the playoffs in Division B. Most recently in 2019-20, she played for Umana Reyer Venezia in Division A1 and Ponzano Basket in Division A2. As a member of Umana Reyer Venezia she competed in the Division C U20 Championship and U18 Championship.