January 8, 2010 | Peter Morenus - UConn Communications

Elliott Receives Warm Welcome from Husky Fans

Former assistant women’s basketball coach Jamelle Elliott, now with the Cincinnati Bearcats, was greeted warmly Jan. 7, when she returned as a head coach for the first time. Photo by Peter Morenus

<p>Former student-athlete and long-time assistant women’s basketball coach Jamelle Elliott, now head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats, embraces Husky player Jacquie Fernandes. Photo by Peter Morenus</p>
Former student-athlete and long-time assistant women’s basketball coach Jamelle Elliott, now head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats, embraces Husky player Jacquie Fernandes. Elliott was greeted with a warm reception from fans Jan. 7, when she returned as a head coach for the first time. Elliott’s Cincinnati Bearcats were defeated by the No.1 Huskies by a score of 83-51. Photos by Peter Morenus
<p>Jamelle Elliott meets with Chris Dailey, left, associate head coach of women’s basketball. Photo by Peter Morenus</p>
Jamelle Elliott meets with Chris Dailey, left, associate head coach of women’s basketball and assistant coaches Shea Ralph and Marisa Moseley.
<p>Women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma embraces Jamelle Elliott, now head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. Photo by Peter Morenus</p>
Women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma embraces Jamelle Elliott, now head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats.
<p>Head coach Geno Auriemma and assistant coach Shea Ralph watch the game between the Huskies and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Gampel Pavilion. Photo by Peter Morenus</p>
Head coach Geno Auriemma and assistant coach Shea Ralph watch the game between the Huskies and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Gampel Pavilion.