Nastja Claessens
College / Club
Kansas State
Height
6-1
Position
Forward
Age
Country
Belgium
2024 WNBA Draft
Round 3, Pick 6: 30th overall
Pro Comparison
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Player Profile
Drafted in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Nastja Claessens is a versatile wing with the size of a forward and the skills of a guard. She is a confident three-level scorer who can knock down the three-point shot, handle the ball in the open court, and use her size to score inside. Claessens also possesses excellent court vision, making her a skilled playmaker capable of creating scoring opportunities for her teammates from the forward position.
Was a member of the 2024 Belgium Olympic team.
Player Tracker
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | MIN | FGM-FGA | FG% | 3PT | 3PT% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 U20 Eurobasket | Belgium | 7 | 31.4 | 6.2/15.1 | 41.1 | 2.1/6.2 | 33.9 | 3.3/4.0 | 82.1 | 2.4 | 5.7 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 17.7 |
| 25-26 | Kansas State | 23 | 29.0 | 4.7/8.7 | 53.8 | 1.2/3.2 | 37.0 | 1.2/1.7 | 71.8 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 11.7 |
Game Analysis
- EuroBasket 2025 – Nastja Claessens has been a consistent presence for Belgium in Women’s EuroBasket 2025.
In the News
- K-State WBB Signs Claessens to 2025-26 Roster
- Rising stars to watch at FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
- Re-Drafting the 2024 WNBA Draft
- Back to Player Directory
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