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| Jamelle Elliott | |
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| Name | Jamelle Elliott |
| Birth date | 1974 |
| Birth place | Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | College basketball coach, former college player |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Jamelle Elliott is an American collegiate basketball coach and former NCAA Division I player. She served as head coach at the University of Cincinnati and has held assistant coaching positions at programs including the University of Connecticut and the University of Louisville. Elliott is noted for her defensive coaching, recruiting acumen, and contributions to multiple NCAA tournament runs.
Elliott was born in Dayton, Ohio, and attended Catholic Central High School. She played high school basketball in Dayton before matriculating at the University of Cincinnati and later transferring to the University of Kentucky. At Kentucky she completed her playing eligibility and graduated with a degree in health-related studies. Elliott later completed graduate studies at the University of Cincinnati while beginning her collegiate coaching career.
Elliott played collegiate basketball in the mid-1990s, first at the University of Cincinnati and then at the University of Kentucky. While at Kentucky she competed in the Southeastern Conference and contributed as a guard known for defensive intensity and leadership. Her playing career included conference matchups against programs such as the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia, and Louisiana State University, and she gained experience that informed her later coaching roles at major programs.
Elliott began her coaching career as an assistant at the University of Cincinnati before joining the staff at the University of Connecticut under head coach Geno Auriemma. While at UConn she was part of teams that competed in the Big East Conference and achieved deep runs in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. Elliott later served as an assistant coach at the University of Louisville under Wes Moore's staff and rejoined other high-major staffs, contributing recruiting ties in Ohio and the Midwest. Her assistant coaching resume includes stints at programs involved in postseason play such as the Women's National Invitation Tournament and the NCAA Tournament, and she developed reputation as a defensive specialist and recruiter.
Elliott was appointed head coach at the University of Cincinnati and led the Bearcats in the American Athletic Conference and during seasons that featured non-conference matchups with programs like the University of Tennessee, Notre Dame, and University of Louisville. Her tenure included efforts to rebuild the program, recruit regional talent from the Midwest Conference footprint, and improve defensive metrics against opponents such as South Florida and Temple University. The Bearcats' schedules under Elliott featured participation in early-season tournaments and conference play that determined seeding for the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament and the American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Tournament.
Elliott emphasizes defensive principles, player development, and recruiting networks spanning Ohio, Kentucky, and the broader Midwest region. Her coaching philosophy draws on experiences from championship-caliber staffs such as UConn and high-major programs like Louisville, focusing on man-to-man defense, press schemes, and offensive spacing strategies used across the Southeastern Conference and Big East Conference. Elliott has mentored student-athletes who earned conference honors and postseason recognition from organizations including the National Association of Basketball Coaches and has been involved in community programs connected to universities like University of Cincinnati and regional outreach initiatives.
Elliott is a native of Dayton, Ohio and remains engaged with alumni and community organizations in the region. During her career she has been recognized by athletic departments and conference bodies for contributions to program building and recruiting, and she has been honored at events hosted by institutions such as the University of Kentucky and the University of Connecticut. Elliott's professional circle includes coaching peers and former players affiliated with programs like Notre Dame, Tennessee, and Louisville, and she continues to participate in clinics and camps across the Midwest and Southeast.
Category:1974 births Category:Living people Category:Basketball coaches from Ohio Category:University of Cincinnati people Category:University of Kentucky alumni