Clare Faurote is in her second season as a member of the
Fairfield University women’s basketball staff, serving as the
Stags Director of Basketball Operations. After a four-year
playing career with the Stags, Faurote moved to the sideline for
the 2006-07 season. In her current role she will handle team
travel, assist with the recruiting efforts, and handle day-to-day
administrative efforts in the women’s basketball office.
Faurote was a team captain during her senior season with the
Stags. A consummate team player she earned the Mr. B.
‘Loyalty’ Award three times during her career.
Voted on by the coaches and players, the award is given annually to
the player who exemplifies the definition of team player, honoring
the player who has stayed true to her team, the program and
herself.
As a senior, Faurote enjoyed her most successful season, starting
24 of the 29 games in which she played. She averaged 4.0 points per
game and ranked third on the team with 5.1 rebounds an outing. She
also led the Stags with 33 blocked shots.
In her four seasons Faurote played in 73 games, with 29 starts to
her credit. She scored 169 points and pulled in 196 rebounds.
A native of Cassville, Wisc., Faurote currently resides in
Fairfield, Conn.
