William Derek Grimm (born August 3, 1974) is an American professional basketball player. A 6'9" forward from the University of Missouri, Grimm was never drafted by a National Basketball Association (NBA) team but did play for the Sacramento Kings during the 1997–98 NBA season. He appeared in nine games and scored a total of 14 points. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he was selected by the La Crosse Bobcats in the fifth round (50th overall) of the 1997 CBA Draft. He also played with the CBA's Dakota Wizards in 2003 and with the Gary Steelheads in 2005. He has also played professionally in the IBL, Serbia (Kosovo), Philippines, Poland, Netherlands, and Japan. Notes External links NBA stats @ basketballreference.com YouTube Video of Tyus Edney's winning shot against Missouri in 1995 NCAA Tournament 1974 births Living people African-American basketball players American expatriate basketball people in Japan American expatriate basketball people in the Netherlands American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines American expatriate basketball people in Poland American expatriate basketball people in Serbia American men's basketball players Basketball players from Illinois Dakota Wizards (CBA) players Missouri Tigers men's basketball players Power forwards (basketball) Sacramento Kings players Small forwards Sportspeople from Peoria, Illinois St. Louis Swarm players Sun Rockers Shibuya players Undrafted National Basketball Association players Philippine Basketball Association imports Shell Turbo Chargers players