Princeton University Athletics
Women's Basketball
Grace Stone
- Title:
- Director of Basketball Operations
- Email:
- gestone@princeton.edu
Grace Stone '23 begins first season with Princeton Women's Basketball in 2026-27. She was hired in May of 2026.Â
Stone played professionally in Australia, Finland and Cyprus before getting into coaching. She was a two-time All-Conference player at Princeton, graduating third all-time in games played (118) and fifth in free throw percentage (.802). She posted 807 points, 408 rebounds and hit the biggest shot in Princeton history, the game-winning three-pointer vs. NC State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
"I am incredibly excited to be back with Princeton Women's Basketball," said Stone when hired. "My four years as a player were the best four years of my life. I can't wait to step back into the winning culture that is Princeton Women's Basketball and help the continued success of a program that has made me who I am. It feels good to be back and Go Tigers!"
"I am beyond thrilled to welcome Grace back to Princeton after a successful professional playing career," said Gosselin about Stone. "Having walked in our student-athletes' shoes not long ago, she will be an invaluable resource for our staff and team as we enter this new era. Grace is a winner who brings passion, energy, and a deep love for Princeton to this role, and I can't wait to see her thrive. She was part of some of the most successful teams in program history, and I know she will continue to make a meaningful impact in this new position. I am certain that all Tiger fans share my excitement about this hire!"
Stone played professionally in Australia, Finland and Cyprus before getting into coaching. She was a two-time All-Conference player at Princeton, graduating third all-time in games played (118) and fifth in free throw percentage (.802). She posted 807 points, 408 rebounds and hit the biggest shot in Princeton history, the game-winning three-pointer vs. NC State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
"I am incredibly excited to be back with Princeton Women's Basketball," said Stone when hired. "My four years as a player were the best four years of my life. I can't wait to step back into the winning culture that is Princeton Women's Basketball and help the continued success of a program that has made me who I am. It feels good to be back and Go Tigers!"
"I am beyond thrilled to welcome Grace back to Princeton after a successful professional playing career," said Gosselin about Stone. "Having walked in our student-athletes' shoes not long ago, she will be an invaluable resource for our staff and team as we enter this new era. Grace is a winner who brings passion, energy, and a deep love for Princeton to this role, and I can't wait to see her thrive. She was part of some of the most successful teams in program history, and I know she will continue to make a meaningful impact in this new position. I am certain that all Tiger fans share my excitement about this hire!"
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