University of Houston Athletics
Grimes Joins Hughey’s Staff
8/17/2023 10:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Established coach completes Houston’s Big 12 Conference inaugural staff
HOUSTON – University of Houston women's basketball head coach Ronald Hughey added Chynna Grimes as an assistant coach on Thursday for the Cougars' inaugural Big 12 Conference season.
Houston is Grimes' fifth stop as an assistant coach after a single-season stop at New Mexico State, four years at Gardner-Webb, three at UT Tyler and two at Ole Miss.
Grimes made a name for herself as a player at Wichita State under former Wichita State head coach and now New Mexico State head coach Jody Adams-Birch's tenure as the Shockers' leader. She helped lead the program to new heights as she was a part of Wichita State's first top-40 recruiting class and donned a WSU jersey for four years (2009-13).
Prior to her time in Las Cruces, N.M., Grimes spent four years at Gardner-Webb where the Runnin' Bulldogs totaled 61 wins with Grimes helping lead the 2021-22 squad to the semifinals of the Big South Tournament.
Grimes spent three seasons with UT Tyler before her time at Gardner-Webb, where she helped lead the Patriots to an impressive 67-18 record during that span, including a 30-2 record and a trip to the NCAA Division III Elite 8 in 2015-16.
Grimes opened her coaching career as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss in 2013 after establishing an impressive career as a player at Wichita State. At Ole Miss, she assisted in numerous areas, which included post player development, scouting reports, stat keeping, and the oversight of student managers.
As a student-athlete, Grimes led the Shockers to their first-ever Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles while also making an appearance in the 2013 NCAA Tournament and helping WSU collect its first win in the WNIT in program history.
In addition to leading the Shockers in rebounds per game in 2011-12, Grimes remains tied for fourth in Wichita State program history in games played at 130. She was also the Shockers' captain in her senior season.
Grimes graduated from Wichita State in 2013 with a degree in sports management. She then completed her master's degree in 2015 at Ole Miss in sociology and earned her MBA from Gardner-Webb in 2020.
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Houston is Grimes' fifth stop as an assistant coach after a single-season stop at New Mexico State, four years at Gardner-Webb, three at UT Tyler and two at Ole Miss.
Grimes made a name for herself as a player at Wichita State under former Wichita State head coach and now New Mexico State head coach Jody Adams-Birch's tenure as the Shockers' leader. She helped lead the program to new heights as she was a part of Wichita State's first top-40 recruiting class and donned a WSU jersey for four years (2009-13).
Prior to her time in Las Cruces, N.M., Grimes spent four years at Gardner-Webb where the Runnin' Bulldogs totaled 61 wins with Grimes helping lead the 2021-22 squad to the semifinals of the Big South Tournament.
Grimes spent three seasons with UT Tyler before her time at Gardner-Webb, where she helped lead the Patriots to an impressive 67-18 record during that span, including a 30-2 record and a trip to the NCAA Division III Elite 8 in 2015-16.
Grimes opened her coaching career as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss in 2013 after establishing an impressive career as a player at Wichita State. At Ole Miss, she assisted in numerous areas, which included post player development, scouting reports, stat keeping, and the oversight of student managers.
As a student-athlete, Grimes led the Shockers to their first-ever Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles while also making an appearance in the 2013 NCAA Tournament and helping WSU collect its first win in the WNIT in program history.
In addition to leading the Shockers in rebounds per game in 2011-12, Grimes remains tied for fourth in Wichita State program history in games played at 130. She was also the Shockers' captain in her senior season.
Grimes graduated from Wichita State in 2013 with a degree in sports management. She then completed her master's degree in 2015 at Ole Miss in sociology and earned her MBA from Gardner-Webb in 2020.
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 in the Big 12. 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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