The link between a forgettable past and what we now know as modern Lady Mustang basketball may have been Kim Gorauskas (DeVries) who experienced profound lows and exhilarating highs in her four years at the college. When she arrived on campus in 1993, she found a program that was in disarray, plagued by annual coaching changes and dismal records. Four years later, she graduated as the pioneer of a new brand of basketball that was just becoming acquainted with postseason play and national prominence.

The change was not immediately evident on the court as the Mustangs went a combined 9-32 in her first two years but DeVries was starting to gain a reputation as one of the premier post players in the NAIA Far West Region. In her freshman season, she averaged 11.8ppg and 8.7rpg, and a year later those numbers moved up to 12.6ppg and 9.3rpg.

But, it was in the turnaround 1995-96 campaign that her play went up several levels, coinciding with the hiring of her third coach in three years, Ken Sugarman. Pushed by a new, up-tempo philosophy, DeVries thrived, setting personal highs in nearly all of the major offensive categories and establishing new school standards. Her 505 points were a new single-season record at the time while her 306 rebounds (3rd all-time) and 15.3 scoring average were personal bests. She was rewarded with an honorable mention spot on the NAIA's All-Pacific Northwest Region Team. Even more satisfying was the club's success as the Mustangs qualified for the postseason for the first time in school history and won the NAIA Far West Region championship. 

A year later, DeVries was joined by transfers Elizabeth Hansell and Laura Fralich, forming one of the most dynamic trios in the region. Together they pushed the Mustangs to their first winning season in history and a second straight NAIA region playoff appearance. It was a great send-off for the senior center who capped her prolific career by averaging a team-high 14.8ppg and and a career-best 10.2rpg. Earning postseason honors for the second consecutive season, she was named to the NAIA All-Southwest Region Team. DeVries completed her four years as the top scorer (1,475 points) and rebounder (999, a mark she still owns) in college history, and was also No. 1 in field goals made and free throws made.

After graduating in the spring of 1997 with a degree in Home Economics and completing student teaching that fall, DeVries moved to Marysville, Washington, where she taught half a year at Grace Academy. Sensing God's calling to return to Santa Rosa, California, she accepted a position at Rincon Valley Christian School and taught and coached for a year before marrying fellow 1997 grad and former Mustang basketball standout Leo Gorauskas. 

With Leo playing professional basketball overseas, Kim spent the next 2½ years traveling to Brazil, Portugal, and France.   She even played some pro ball herself in Portugal and France before a shoulder injury forced her to the sidelines. The Gorauskas' returned to the United States in early 2002 and found a place in Santa Rosa where Kim is busy with their daughter, Katrina, and a bookkeeping and tax business that enables her to stay at home. They attend Santa Rosa Bible Church where they enjoy the teaching of the Word of God and their fellowship group.