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Jasmine Lister resigns as UConn assistant coach

By Christine M. Hopkins

UNCASVILLE, CT - MARCH 09: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies after winning the American Athletic Conference women's basketball championship at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 9, 2020 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CT - MARCH 09: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies after winning the American Athletic Conference women's basketball championship at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 9, 2020 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images) /
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After leave of absence, UConn assistant will not return

Jasmine Lister has resigned as an assistant coach at UConn, the school announced Tuesday.

Lister took a leave of absence for personal reasons this winter, midway through her second season with the team. She had been away from her post since January 9, when a university spokesperson said she wasn’t feeling well.

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“I am grateful for my time spent with the UConn women’s basketball program,” Lister said in a release.  “I have learned a lot from Coach Auriemma, the coaching staff and the student-athletes.  They have been supportive of me during my time away. Thank you to the entire UConn family and I look forward to the future.”

A former Vanderbilt player and UConn graduate assistant from 2014-16, Lister was named assistant coach for the Huskies before the 2018 season following stints at DePaul and Washington (where she worked with current Las Vegas Aces player Kelsey Plum).

Associate athletic director and former UConn assistant coach Jamelle Elliott stepped in for Lister on an interim basis on January 31, but who will assume that role on a permanent basis is unknown.

“I’m happy to share that Jasmine is doing well and appreciates the kindness of UConn Nation during her time away from our program,” UConn head coach Geno Auriemma said in a release.  “She has indicated that she will not return as an assistant coach and will instead pursue other professional opportunities.  Jasmine is a great person and I’m sure the next chapter of her life will bring continued success.  I wish her all my best.”

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