University of Houston Athletics
Lyons Joins Houston Staff
7/13/2023 9:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
New staff joins Cougars from Gophers
HOUSTON – Head Coach Ronald Hughey added Gavin Lyons to his staff on Thursday as the women's basketball team's Director of Player Development.
Lyons joins the Cougars' staff from Minnesota where he worked in a variety of different roles and departments while with the Gophers, most notably though as an intern with the Minnesota women's basketball team during the 2022-23 season.
While with the Gophers, Lyons oversaw on campus recruiting visits and helped stat practices and games for the coaches. Lyons helped with player development through on-court coaching drills, breaking down film and through helping workout student-athletes.
Minnesota's freshmen excelled in 2022-23, as the group of freshmen averaged 43.8 points per game behind Mara Braun who just two weeks ago helped guide USA Basketball to a 2023 FIBA 3x3 U21 Nations League Asia-Pacific conference title, in Handan, China.
The Bloomington, Minn., native graduated from the University of Minnesota-Mankato in 2021 before getting his Master of Education in 2022.
Octavia Barnes will stay on staff with the Cougars with the title Coordinator of Player Development.
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Lyons joins the Cougars' staff from Minnesota where he worked in a variety of different roles and departments while with the Gophers, most notably though as an intern with the Minnesota women's basketball team during the 2022-23 season.
While with the Gophers, Lyons oversaw on campus recruiting visits and helped stat practices and games for the coaches. Lyons helped with player development through on-court coaching drills, breaking down film and through helping workout student-athletes.
Minnesota's freshmen excelled in 2022-23, as the group of freshmen averaged 43.8 points per game behind Mara Braun who just two weeks ago helped guide USA Basketball to a 2023 FIBA 3x3 U21 Nations League Asia-Pacific conference title, in Handan, China.
The Bloomington, Minn., native graduated from the University of Minnesota-Mankato in 2021 before getting his Master of Education in 2022.
Octavia Barnes will stay on staff with the Cougars with the title Coordinator of Player Development.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
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