PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland State head women's basketball coach Chelsey Gregg has completed her coaching staff, as Kaylynn Bush is set to start as the team's director of basketball operations Thursday.
 
Bush comes to the Vikings after three years on the coaching staff at Bushnell University, an NAIA school in Eugene, Ore., where she also played for two years. In addition to her role as an assistant coach, Bush served as an admissions counselor at Bushnell, a role that saw her serve in recruiting for all teams within the athletic department.
 
"We're super excited to welcome Kaylynn Bush to our women's basketball staff," Gregg said. "A native of Oregon, Kaylynn grew up a Viking fan, and brings experience in athletics as a student-athlete, coach, and academic advisor. She embodies our Viking Values and will be a huge asset to our program."
 
"[As the director of basketball operations] she'll be helping with day-to-day operations of our basketball program, help coordinate travel arrangements and serve as a liaison between the athletics administration and the coaching staff."
 
Bushnell went a combined 56-20 across Bush's three seasons on the coaching staff. The Beacons won the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) regular-season and tournament titles during the 2019-20 season when Bush was a graduate assistant. The Beacons also made the NAIA Division II national tournament in 2017-18 when Bush was a player, with Bush starting the team's national tournament opener against Taylor (Ind.).
 
"I grew up attending PSU sporting events which made it so easy to say yes to joining the team," Bush said of her hire. "I am thrilled to be back in the City of Roses and be a part of the PSU community once again. I hope to contribute and support Coach Chelsey's championship mindset by helping create an environment that helps the players unlock their greatest potential on and off the court. I am thankful for the opportunity, and I can't wait to get started."
 
Bush was an Academic All-CCC selection during her time at Busnell, as well as an NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athlete. Bush appeared in 54 games during her playing career, averaging five points and three rebounds per game.
 
Outside of her time at Bushnell, Bush has worked as the director of logistics for the Hardwood Dreams Academy in Redmond, Ore., since June of last year. She's also served as an alumni relations manager for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon since April.
 
Bush's hire brings the women's basketball coaching staff to five members for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Bush joins associate head coach Keithan Gregg and assistant coaches Ashley Bolston and Megan Kritscher on Gregg's second coaching staff.