Claire Jacobs

Claire Jacobs is a dynamic guard for the Mandurah Magic in the NBL1 West, currently showcasing an expanded offensive game in the 2026 season. She is a primary scoring option, averaging 20.8 points per game, while also significantly increasing her playmaking responsibilities to 4.5 assists per game. Her contributions extend beyond scoring, as evidenced by her 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals per contest. While her overall field goal percentage sits at 40.4% and three-point efficiency at 26.7% in 2026, she remains a high-volume and impactful player for the Magic.

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Claire Jacobs operates as a versatile scoring guard who can create her own shot off the dribble or spot up from mid-range. She is aggressive in attacking the basket, drawing fouls, and is capable of finishing through contact. Her increased assist numbers in 2026 suggest a more balanced offensive approach, looking to involve teammates while still being the primary offensive initiator. On defense, she applies pressure, leading to steals and transition opportunities. She impacts games through her high usage and ability to contribute across multiple statistical categories, often carrying a significant offensive load for her team.

Born in Perth, Australia, on April 24, 2001, Claire Jacobs graduated from Kennedy Baptist College in 2018, where she was named the Australian School D1 Finals MVP and was part of the championship team. She also played for the Lakeside Lightning in the WABL, earning all-star honors from 2014-2018. Jacobs then pursued a collegiate career in the United States, playing for La Salle University from 2019-2023 and the University of Nevada for the 2023-24 season. At La Salle, she earned Atlantic 10 All-Freshman honors (2019-20), was named All-A-10 (2020-21), Atlantic 10 All-Conference Third Team, and All-Big 5 First Team, becoming the fastest player in program history to reach 500 points and later surpassing the 1,000-point milestone. She has a twin sister, Amy Jacobs, who played at La Salle and for the Perth Lynx in the WNBL, and a younger sister, Mia Jacobs, who played at La Salle and Fresno State, and is now also playing for Mandurah Magic in 2026. Prior to joining Mandurah, Claire played for the Willetton Tigers in NBL1 West in 2024. Her basketball journey has seen her play in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the USA.

Claire Jacobs joined the Mandurah Magic in 2025 after an 'outstanding' season with the Willetton Tigers in 2024. In the 2026 NBL1 West season opener, she and her sister Mia Jacobs were described as 'unstoppable' for the Mandurah Magic, with Claire recording an impressive 34 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds in a victory over the Rockingham Flames in March 2026. In May 2024, while playing for Willetton, she was identified as a leading candidate for both 'Best Young Player' and 'Best Sixth Woman' in the NBL1 West mid-season snapshot.