EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon head women's basketball coach Kelly Graves announced Tuesday the hiring of former Washington standout and 14-year pro Tre Simmons as the Ducks' new assistant coach.
Simmons enjoyed a 14-year professional career overseas, playing in Greece, Spain, Israel, Czech Republic, Russia, Puerto Rico and France after he completed his collegiate career at Washington, where he was an All-Pac-10 First Team selection in 2004-05. He began his collegiate career at Odessa College in 2001-02 before playing at Green River Community College in 2002-03.
"Throughout his entire collegiate and professional career, Tre has exemplified leadership," Graves said.