Garrett Grills

Inducted in 1998
Men's Basketball
 
As a Lion

Garrett Grills, a 1984 alumnus of Freed-Hardeman University, came to Henderson from Detroit, Mich. He was a four-year member of the Lion basketball team. His total career points, 1,937, make him the second-highest scorer in FHU history. He is also second in career rebounds with 1,000. During his time as a Lion, Grills averaged 17.2 points per game and had two seasons in which he averaged more than 20 points per game. He also ranks among the university's best percentage shooters, having shot 55.6 percent from the field over his career.

Grills was named to the Western Division All-Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference team in 1982 and 1983.

After Graduation

Grills is self-employed as an independent cosmetologist in Los Angeles. In addition, he and his wife, Dr. Cheryl Grills, co-own the Imoyase Group, Inc., a community-based social science research firm that provides assistance to community organizations throughout California. The firm offers technical assistance to groups engaged in violence prevention, drug prevention, health promotion, youth development, and community development projects.

The Grills have three children: Devrin Anderson, a senior in high school; Isaiah Rae Grills, 8; and Isiah Omari Grills, 6.