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It’s official! Welcome back Jamelle!!

The CDR-Ret said:
Fantastic news!!!!! Now starts the march to the 2021 Championship to seal the deal for Jamelle to stay for a long time....
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I would think her deal would be multiyear?
 
RockyMTblue2 said:
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.
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Thank you for mentioning that RockyM. Cinci puts most of their marbles into the men's basketball and football team. They are jumping through hoops to get into a Power 5 conference but that is not going to happen. Jamelle, regardless of the record while she was there, improved the team while having a very tight budget and not a heck of a lot of backing. She was hampered from recruiting nationally and if you are unable to do that in todays game you're dead in the water.
 
stamfordhusky said:
Shea followed by Carla. OR an outside chance of an outsider.
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Stamford, I don't think that Shea would want the job. There are too many politics involved and her mind and heart are on the court. A few years ago people would have given you a weird look if you said Carla but she has proven herself to be more than capable and she is a member of the family. I believe in my heart that Geno is going to be the coach for at least the next five years so by that time things might become a little clearer.
 
Shorty Dee said:
I love it!! Watch out now!! Looking forward to watching the Ladies under Coaches Geno, C.D., Shae and Jamelle!!!
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Don't mean this in a mean way @Shorty Dee, but there are no Ladies on the Huskies. Traditionally use of the term is anathema.
 
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EricLA said:
Your comment reminded me of this snip on youtube - woman rages over not being offered an extra McRib... Pretty funny. I think she's from Tennessee! :p

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OMG - ROFLMFAO! That's so funny. Anyone who went by this and didn't watch it because you "didn't have time", do yourself a favor and just do it (very short, but beware bad language). Definitely a Stanford Tennessee grad, BTW
 
Adesmar123 said:
Well, they offered her but until she returns the signed letter of commitment it's all up in the air.
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The key question is what she wants to achieve and what is in her best interests. Love having her at UConn but would prefer not seeing someone come in for a year or two then leave. While I read all the posts about helping ONO, my preference is to have an Assistant who excels at recruiting as her #1 skill set. I have always thoughts that as with all other parts of the Geno process, that he counts on his assistants to drive recruiting - not something only Geno does. Others more knowledgeable than me can comment on how Jamelle meets this need.
 
In case you don't know/recall this from Pursuit of Perfection:

books.google.com

Geno

A memoir from the controversial, confrontational, driven, and most accomplished male coach in women's basketball. Foreword by Diana Taurasi In his relentless quest for excellence at the University of Connecticut, he has led the Huskies to five national championships. Yet his soul never rests...
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Steelerone said:
Stamford, I don't think that Shea would want the job. There are too many politics involved and her mind and heart are on the court. A few years ago people would have given you a weird look if you said Carla but she has proven herself to be more than capable and she is a member of the family. I believe in my heart that Geno is going to be the coach for at least the next five years so by that time things might become a little clearer.
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And what about Jen?
 
HopJim said:
The key question is what she wants to achieve and what is in her best interests. Love having her at UConn but would prefer not seeing someone come in for a year or two then leave. While I read all the posts about helping ONO, my preference is to have an Assistant who excels at recruiting as her #1 skill set. I have always thoughts that as with all other parts of the Geno process, that he counts on his assistants to drive recruiting - not something only Geno does. Others more knowledgeable than me can comment on how Jamelle meets this need.
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I get the feeling since he has stepped back from the national team that he is now leading more of the recruiting.
 
EricLA said:
Your comment reminded me of this snip on youtube - woman rages over not being offered an extra McRib... Pretty funny. I think she's from Tennessee! :p

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Omigosh Eric, that is going into my top ten of all times. That has to be in real time because the greatest actress in the world couldn't play that part. I think that when she finished her McRib she probably went into Walmart.
 
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mhshuskies said:
And what about Jen?
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Hmmmm. Maybe a few years ago but I'm not sure she has the same passion for the game as when she was younger. I think, MS, that the program is in a place where the most important requirement for a future coach is that they be strong recruiters. Shea or Jamelle can go out to the houses but it is Geno they come to play for.
 
Jamelle is a tremendous addition to the coaching staff. We got a taste of what she can do to improve kids last season. She knows the system and she knows how to get the job done. Im so happy. UConn will take a step forward with her coaching and attract more bigs. Jamelle makes the coaching staff much much better.
 
hoopsfan22 said:
Why does Geno's replacement have to be someone from the family? How often does that work out?
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Yeah, just look at what happened at Tennessee when Pat Summitt had to step down. And I'm not sure the present coach is the answer either.
 
HopJim said:
The key question is what she wants to achieve and what is in her best interests. Love having her at UConn but would prefer not seeing someone come in for a year or two then leave. While I read all the posts about helping ONO, my preference is to have an Assistant who excels at recruiting as her #1 skill set. I have always thoughts that as with all other parts of the Geno process, that he counts on his assistants to drive recruiting - not something only Geno does. Others more knowledgeable than me can comment on how Jamelle meets this need.
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If you are the parents of a hard working kids who aspires to play high level college basketball having Jamelle contact you should be considered a major blessing.
 
Steelerone said:
Stamford, I don't think that Shea would want the job. There are too many politics involved and her mind and heart are on the court. A few years ago people would have given you a weird look if you said Carla but she has proven herself to be more than capable and she is a member of the family. I believe in my heart that Geno is going to be the coach for at least the next five years so by that time things might become a little clearer.
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That is a GREAT point that I think people sometimes forget. Geno was quoted talking about getting back to work and how much he has missed coaching (and by extension everything that goes along with it - recruiting, teaching, developing, etc,). I think he's going to be around for a while - at least 5 years, hopefully closer to 10.

So all the speculation that follows every time someone starts a "Who will be the next UCONN head coach" is irrelevant, except for people offering up opinions I guess. The coaching landscape will be much different many years from now when Geno decides to retire. It won't stop the prognosticators from discussing, but I am willing to bet, with near 100% certainty, that 5-10 years from now, names will be at the forefront of people who aren't even on the radar now.
 
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Great news for the program! There is no doubt that Coach Elliott did a tremendous job with the bigs, but the ENTIRE team also showed a toughness and grittiness last year when she took over. That chip on the shoulder attitude is what I think UConn has been kind of missing the past few years, I am ecstatic that Coach Elliott will be back on the bench for the Huskies!
 
I have to add to the dozens of positive statements of posters above!
The signing of Jamelle Elliot as an Asst. Coach is as important to the program as signing Azzi Fudd would be!
Jamelle is at best 5'10" or 5'11" and played PF as well as ANY PF peer at that time!
The only reason Jamelle never got 1st team All-American was there was too much talent on her teams, with Reb Lobo, Jen Rizzotti, Kara Wolters, Keshia Sales, and others!
What makes her so important to this program is her fire and personality and work ethic that rubs off on everyone, including the rest of the coaching staff!
I had tears in my eyes while reading the news because I didn't want the Cincinnati HC job be her last notch on her coaching resume!
Everyone will see a dramatic change in the players (not just the Bigs) with Jamelle there from the start of practice!
 
This is a really good thing. I don't know if you can coach toughness, but if you can, she's the one to do it. She is just a wonderful fit on that Auriemma bench. She can teach players how to put the Power in Power Forward.
 
tomcat said:
This is a really good thing. I don't know if you can coach toughness, but if you can, she's the one to do it. She is just a wonderful fit on that Auriemma bench. She can teach players how to put the Power in Power Forward.
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Good point. In my experience, it's doubtful that you can teach or coach toughness. But if it's in there, a good coach can pull it out.
 
tomcat said:
This is a really good thing. I don't know if you can coach toughness, but if you can, she's the one to do it. She is just a wonderful fit on that Auriemma bench. She can teach players how to put the Power in Power Forward.
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I have been amused that after numerous FInal 4's and Championships that some forget how tough Geno, CD and UConn teams have been. While I respect Jenelle's skill set, any toughness she brings to UConn will not be a new experience. Tough players are a result of the recruiting effort - the ability to find and sign the best and more resilient players. If you have to rely on a few in huddle pep talks, it probably too late.
 
HopJim said:
I have been amused that after numerous FInal 4's and Championships that some forget how tough Geno, CD and UConn teams have been. While I respect Jenelle's skill set, any toughness she brings to UConn will not be a new experience. Tough players are a result of the recruiting effort - the ability to find and sign the best and more resilient players. If you have to rely on a few in huddle pep talks, it probably too late.
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No.
 
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