Karmen Graham Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Karmen Graham has been hired as the women's basketball assistant coach at Armstrong Atlantic State University, announced today by head coach Matt Schmidt.

A former player of coach Schmidt's at Northern Kentucky, Graham joins the Pirates from Ashland University, where she served as a graduate assistant for the 2008-09 season. While at Ashland, she coordinated film exchange, conducted individual workouts and was involved with recruiting for the Lady Eagles, who went 17-11 overall and 13-9 in the GLIAC.

"I'm extremely pleased to add Karmen Graham to the Armstrong Atlantic State women's basketball program," coach Schmidt said. "She is going to be a great asset to our players and to the University. Her familiarity with me will help the incoming and the returning players both.

"Karmen is a tireless worker, and she has all the intangibles it takes to be successful in this profession. I expect her to be one of the true up-and-coming coaches in the immediate future."

A graduate of Northern Kentucky University with her bachelor's degree in education, Graham was a four-year standout for the Norsewomen, helping lead NKU to three NCAA Championships appearances. A Kodak/WBCA Division II Honorable Mention All-American honoree in 2005-06, Graham finished her career as the 19th leading scorer in NKU history, as well as ranking in the top 10 in free throw percentage (3rd) and field goal percentage (7th). Graham also played for coach Schmidt

While at NKU, Graham assisted with head coach Nancy Winstel's individual and team camps all four years. After graduating, she served as an assistant varsity coach at Highlands HS in Fort Thomas, Ky., for the 2007-08 season prior to joining the Ashland staff.

A native of Kettering, Ohio, Graham played high school ball at Kettering Fairmont HS and was a two-time All-Conference honoree.