July 24, 2008

FRESNO, Calif.- - Fresno State women's basketball coach Adrian Wiggins has announced that former Bulldog player Amy Parrish has joined the coaching staff as Basketball Operations Coordinator. Parrish was an assistant last year at Cal-State Bakersfield.

"I am excited to have Amy join our staff," Wiggins said. "She has a bright basketball mind and is very energetic. As a player Amy was an important part of the success we had from 2004-06 and she will be an important part of our success as we prepare to defend our WAC championship."

Parrish starred at Fresno State from 2004-2006 where she averaged 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds as a senior. That year she posted four double-doubles and scored in double figures a team-leading 24 times. She earned First Team All-WAC honors as a junior and senior. As a junior Parrish tallied 13.5 points and 6.9 rebounds a contest.

After her playing career at Fresno State, Parrish played professionally in Holland before joining the staff at Bakersfield.

Parrish earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chicano/Latin American studies.

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