LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University head women's basketball coach Lynn Milligan announced the signing of two student-athletes, both from Spain who will join the Broncs for the 2025-26 season.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Claudia and Aina to our Lady Bronc family," said Milligan. "Two exceptional young ladies and terrific basketball players.  A perfect combination for us both on and off the floor."
 
Aina Perez
Guard
 
Accomplishments: 2023-24 Spanish Junior Club Championship Team…2023-24 Spanish 3x3 Under 17 National Team… 2022-23 Junior Spanish Championship… 2022-23 Balearic Junior Championships… 2022-23 Spanish Championship 3x3 U17 Team… 2021-22 Championship of Spain by Autonomics Selections… 2021-22 Junior Balearic Championship… 2020-21 Balearic Championship… 2018-19 Spanish National Team U12 Championship of Spain by Autonomic Selections… 2017-18 Balearic Mini Runners-Up
 
Milligan on Perez: Aina is a guard who can score in multiple ways.  She can handle the ball, shoot and score off the bounce.
 
Claudia Lazaro-Carrasco Claro
Forward
 
Accomplishments: Played for Torrelodones Team – Junior Special Gold Category 2023-25 (Third Division)… Played for Canoe Team – Cadet Special Gold Category 2022-23 (Third Division)… Played for Rivas Parque Sureste – Children Special Gold Category (Fourth Division) 2020-22… Player of the Community for Madrid Team in 2021 and 23
 
Milligan on Claro: Claudia is a very versatile post who can score on the block, face up and run the floor. She will fit in perfectly with how we like our post players to play.