Former UConn star player and assistant coach Jamelle Elliott signed a three-year extension meaning she is under contract to be the head women's basketball coach at Cincinnati through the 2017-18 season.


"I am excited and it is my privilege to sign a contract extension through the 2017-2018 season,” Elliott said in a statement. “The support that we have received from the UC administration has been invaluable with helping us elevate our program. I would like to thank President Greg Williams, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock, Senior Woman Administrator Robin Martin and the rest of the athletic department for their belief and commitment to Cincinnati women’s basketball. As a staff, we are excited and energized to ‘Represent the C’ and continuing our success in the future, both on the court and in the classroom.”

Elliott led Cincinnati to a 16-16 record in 2011-12, her third year at the helm of the Bearcats.