Prior to becoming an assistant at Loyola Marymount, Hairgrove played point guard at the University of Arizona. In four seasons, Hairgrove was a four-year starter and led her team to the NCAA tournament each year. She led the Wildcats as a team captain for three seasons.

Besides playing basketball, Hairgrove worked as an assistant coach at Lute Olson’s basketball camps and served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Board. She completed her bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences in communication and minored in business.

Hairgrove is the granddaughter of NCAA Hall of Famer and University of Arizona coach Lute Olson. She and her husband Mike are the proud parents of two daughters, Madison (2) and Haley (3 months). of Famer and University of Arizona coach Lute Olson. She and her husband Mike are the proud parents of daughter Madison, born February, 28, 2006.and her husband Mike are the proud parents of daughter Madison, born February, 28, 2006.