It’s official! Welcome back Jamelle!!

[HuskyFan1125]

 

[Scud49]

That's great - she seemed to have a very positive effect on Olivia when she came on board last year.

 

[eebmg]

Looking forward to alot more face caressing. A lost art.

but forgot about the times we live.

 

[CL82]

Looking forward to alot more face caressing. A lost art.



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but forgot about the times we live.

She still does that. It cracks me up.

 

[Steelerone]

What a great addition. She appears to be an outstanding teacher of the fundamentals and has the respect of the players on and off the court. Jamelle never backed down to anyone, regardless of size.

 

[eebmg]

She still does that. It cracks me up.

Yes. I saw it on the Bench multiple times with Liv. The height differential is also cute.

 

[huskeynut]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[uconnfan68]

Please have a season this year!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Jamelle makes us tougher. She is a great person. I'm thrilled.

 

[BBallF]

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!! I am so pumped for the season. I thought her impact last year was palpable and helped change our team. I suspected that the change in defense came at her urging. She is a force on the bench and a woman of great energy and resolve and a true Husky.

 

[Woof 101]

This is great news, collectively this has to be the greatest basketball staff in the history of the game!
OK at least for my money.

 

[Jim R]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DITTO!!!

 

[Jim R]

That's great - she seemed to have a very positive effect on Olivia when she came on board last year.

I would just agree....but, am not sure "positive" is accurate. How about stirring, or demonstrable, or dramatic, or maybe, exponential! What a difference it'll make! Go Huskies

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Really great to see yet another expression of Coach Geno's loyalty to his former players.

Lot of class!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

For a time Jamelle let it be known that she was headed in a different direction, but then she was the good soldier and answered the call - still temporary however. I'm guessing that being on the coaching staff washed away the bitter taste left by Cinci's AD and allowed her to reflect and then re-embrace her passion for coaching. She joins the most seasoned staff in Div I. I'm delighted.

 

[EricLA]

Great news indeed. We all saw the positive impact she had on Liv last season. Looking forward to more of that, and also development of Aaliyah and Piath as well as Aubrey and Mir. Heck, I'm sure she will impact all the players who do anything in the post, and that toughness will be a terrific addition.

Additionally, I know she has been seen by BY'ers @MilfordHusky out on the recruiting trail, so obviously hope she excels there as well.

Numerous examples of coaches who left HC jobs to become assistants - Leon Barmore for Baylor and Jolette Law for SC, as 2 examples. Being a HC is just not for everyone...

 

[HuskylnSC]

We’ve had many posts questioning who will replace Geno when the time comes (2040?). To me it’s Jamelle

 

[veryolddog]

She certainly adds the spirit of aggressive play on the court. I think that she will be a great recruiter with her attitude and enthusiasm.

 

[mhshuskies]

We’ve had many posts questioning who will replace Geno when the time comes (2040?). To me it’s Jamelle

Is it Jamelle/Shea or Shea/Jamelle to replace Geno/CD?

 

[oldude]

I am ecstatic at this news. Of course Jamelle is an outstanding, inspirational coach. But my biggest concern is that without her on the bench, we would no longer see those leaping body slams to pump up UConn players, like the time she caught Liv by surprise, almost knocking her over.

So UConn BIGs beware of heading to the bench during timeouts, particularly if you’ve just done something really good on the court. Jamelle will be looking for you.....

 

[Adesmar123]

Well, they offered her but until she returns the signed letter of commitment it's all up in the air.

 

[FairView]

Welcome back to my favorite UConn player of all time. You can't teach character and that's something Jamelle brings to the program – on and off the court.

 

[Husky fanatic]

Hurray!!

 

[DEpup]

This is so great!!!

 

[bluedevil]

Best good news since they bought back the mc rib....