Virginia's Cathy Grimes-Miller to be Honored as part of 2006 Legends Class at ACC Tourney

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Feb. 13, 2006

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia alumna Cathy Grimes-Miller (1982-85) will be honored as UVa’s selection for the 2006 class of ACC Women’s Basketball Legends presentation at the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in March.

A two-time Kodak All-American and Kodak District III All-American selection, Grimes-Miller ended her Cavalier career as the school’s all-time leading scorer, rebounder, and field goal percentage leader. A National Player of the Year finalist as well as NCAA Scholar Athlete of the Year selection, Grimes-Miller was an All-ACC honoree and named to ACC Honor Roll. She became the first women’s basketball player at Virginia to have her number retired by the school.

After graduating in 1985 with degrees in Spanish and English, Grimes-Miller went ton to earn a law degree from UVa in 1988. Since 1993, Grimes-Miller has worked as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of the General Counsel in Washington, D.C. S he is married to Wendell Miller with whom she has three children- Chaise, Geno, and Wynn.

The group of 12 former standout players, one from each ACC member school, will be honored during the tournament.