Claire Simmons enters her first season as a graduate assistant with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball program in 2026–27, joining head coach Malikah Willis' staff following a collegiate playing career at Grambling State University and Chicago State University.
Prior to arriving at Maryland Eastern Shore, Simmons spent two seasons at Grambling State, competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). During the 2025–26 campaign, she appeared in 28 games, making four starts for the Tigers. Simmons averaged 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest while totaling 72 points, 43 rebounds, 12 assists and 12 steals.
During the 2024–25 season, Simmons appeared in 22 games with two starts, recording 85 points, 47 rebounds, 14 assists and 20 steals.
Before transferring to Grambling State, Simmons played at Chicago State University during the 2023–24 season. She appeared in 26 games, making six starts, while averaging 5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
Simmons also attended Northwest Florida State College, Wabash Valley College and Indian River State College before competing at the NCAA Division I level.
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Simmons attended Ballard High School before beginning her collegiate basketball career.
