Clara Paynter brings freshman-size impact with scoring pop and reliable frontcourt minutes
Clara Paynter, a 6-foot forward for UT Dallas, has already shown she can stretch defenses and handle real rotation responsibility, including a season-high 19 points with three made threes against a top-10 opponent in the 2025-26 season. She has played in every game as a freshman and was recognized on the 2025 Fall LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll, which points to a player with both consistency and coachability. Her profile fits a team that wants a young, versatile forward who can score in different ways and keep improving.
