Oakland Women's Basketball Adds Grace Hilber as Director of Basketball Operations

ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland Women's Basketball welcomes Grace Hilber as the new Director of Basketball Operations for the Golden Grizzlies and the staff of head coach Keisha Newell.

"I am so excited to welcome Grace to the OU family. She left a lasting impression on me as both a player and a graduate assistant through her tireless work ethic, natural leadership, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life," said Newell. "Her sharp basketball IQ, strong organizational skills, and genuine relatability will be invaluable to our program's continued growth and success."

Hilber most recently served as a women's basketball graduate assistant at Lewis University during the 2024–25 season, working under Coach Newell. She graduated from the university with a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

A standout player with the Flyers, Hilber starred at Lewis University from 2019 to 2024. She was a two-time All-GLVC First Team selection and a 2019–20 GLVC All-Academic Team member. She surpassed the 14 points per game mark for three consecutive seasons from 2021 to 2024, including a career-best 16.1 points per game during her graduate season. In her final year, she scored 20 or more points ten times, highlighted by a career-high 30 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc against Missouri S&T.

Hilber also recorded three seasons shooting above 37 percent from three-point range and finished her career with a .363 mark from deep. She concluded her collegiate career with 1,763 total points, establishing herself as one of the premier shooters in Lewis University's storied history.

With the addition of Hilber, Oakland Women's Basketball continues to build a culture rooted in excellence, leadership, and a passion for the game. Her experience as both a high-level player and emerging coach brings unique insight and energy to the program.

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