PORTLAND, Ore. — It must feel like Portland State head women's basketball coach Chelsey Gregg's birthday today. It's not, of course. But it has to feel that way after the Vikings raised over $8,500 during last week's Day of Giving fundraiser, and then signed 6-3 forward Katelyn Best Monday.
 
So, money from friends and family? Check. And then the gift of a new player? Check. Pretty good birthday, even if it's not official.
 
Best, a 6-3 post player, will join the Vikings as a freshman after prepping at Northwest Christian High School in Phoenix, Ariz. Best was a 1,000-point scorer for her high school team, as well as her region's Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and a four-time All-Region first-team selection.
 
"Katelyn is a versatile big with great length that can stretch the floor with her shooting, but also has great touch around the rim. Katelyn has a great work ethic and will continue to grow her game at the next level," Gregg said of Best.
 
Best joins fall signee Kyleigh Brown, who led her Silverton High School team to an OSAA 5A state title, in the Vikings' 2024-25 signing class. Both will join the Vikings as freshmen. The program is expected to sign more athletes later in the spring.
 

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2024-25 Portland State Signees
Katelyn Best, 6-3, FR, F, Phoenix Ariz. (Northwest Christian HS)
Kyleigh Brown, 5-8, FR, G, Silverton, Ore. (Silverton HS) – Signed in the fall
 

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Katelyn Best, 6-3, FR, F, Phoenix Ariz. (Northwest Christian HS)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE:
Four-time All-Region first-team selection…Region Offensive Player of the Year in 2022…Joined the 1,000-point club at her school…Four-time Academic first-team selection.
 
CLUB/AAU:
Played for the West Coast Elite GUAA 17u team in 2023…Played for the Southwest Premier 17u in 2022…Played for the AZ Stars in 2021…Played for the Rebels from 2019-20.
 
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Carl and Julie Best…Has a brother, Andrew Best…Lists listening to music, thrifting, going to the gym, watching/playing sports, and hanging out with friends as hobbies/interests.