Jamelle Elliott is stepping down from the UConn women's basketball coaching staff. The university confirmed she plans to pursue professional opportunities outside of coaching.
Elliott spent more than two decades with the Huskies as both a player and an assistant coach. She contributed to seven national titles, including the program's undefeated 1995 championship run.
Head Coach Geno Auriemma Reacts to Elliot's UConn Departure
Head coach Geno Auriemma praised her commitment, calling her impact on the program difficult to replace.
"We’ll miss Jamelle tremendously, but I’m grateful for all the time we spent together and all that we accomplished together," Auriemma said in a press release.
Elliot called the decision to leave her alma mater difficult, but the right one for this period in her life.
"This was not an easy decision, but I know it is the right time for me to begin a new chapter," she said. "It was a privilege and honor to wear the Husky uniform and be a part of the coaching staff. UConn will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will always love and support our program and the university."
Before joining the bench, Elliott was a forward who pulled down over 1,000 rebounds in her playing career. Her transition from player to recruiter helped shape the program's pipeline for years.
UConn plans to launch an immediate national search for its next assistant coach. The rest of the staff remains in place, including associate head coach Chris Dailey and assistant Tonya Cardoza.
