Rockhurst University Athletics

Runey Hernandez joined the Rockhurst men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach in 2026 after completing his collegiate playing career at Graceland University.

A native of Independence, Missouri, Hernandez played under current Rockhurst head coach Todd Lorensen at Graceland. The 6-foot-7 forward appeared in 25 games during his senior season, averaging 11.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Hernandez shot 46.9 percent from the field and 71.6 percent from the free-throw line while helping the Yellowjackets to a 26-7 season and an NAIA National Tournament appearance during his final collegiate year.

Before Graceland, Hernandez played at Missouri Valley College, appearing in 44 games and making four starts. He scored 179 career points while shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range. He is a graduate of Truman High School in Independence.

Hernandez now begins his coaching career at Rockhurst, reuniting with Lorensen and bringing recent collegiate playing experience and familiarity with Lorensen’s system to the Hawks’ staff.