Elaine Elliott
Elaine Elliott
Elaine Elliottis a former head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Utah. During a year-long leave of absence to consider retirement, former Assistant Coach Anthony Levrets took over as head coach. She is the winningest basketball coach in school history, having compiled a career record of 582–234. She has led the Utes to 15 appearances in NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2006. The Utes came within 3 points of...
shutting talking terms
Langhorne pretty much had her way. We are what we are in terms of our size. We're not talking about shutting her down.
ball commitment defending good sharing
We're getting good contributions from different kids, we're sharing the ball well, and we're defending better. There's been a better commitment to our preparation and to getting better.
both enjoy fact good great happy position proud themselves
We've very proud and happy for both of them. You just need to feel good about the fact that they've put themselves in great position with great play. I want them to enjoy that and be proud of that.
absolutely best final forever four name proud proved truly utah
What they really proved is that they absolutely belong, this is truly a Final Four team. We're so proud that the Utah name is going to be up there with the best of them, forever enshrined by what they've done.
felt games people plays win
We felt like we could win games. That's probably what got us through the end. It wasn't one of those games where people are making plays to win.
shooting
She's a perfectionist to a fault. She'll just keep shooting to prepare. She'll do the same thing she always does. She'll try to get into a rhythm, and I'll just try to get her to smile.
instead player stopping talking victory
She's pretty much had her way. You're always talking about containing, not stopping a player like that. It would be a victory to keep (Langhorne) from getting 20 instead of 30.
came great help shot special team work
She's just a special kid. She came in with a great shot and an even better work ethic. She will do anything to help her team win.
confidence grown savvy throughout
She's just a savvy player. She's not just a shooter. She's a player. Her confidence has grown throughout the season. It's been very evident.
ball bit boys played practice practicing street
She's had a little bit of street ball in her. She played with the (boys). What she was practicing in practice wasn't the fundamentals we were teaching.
kid touch
She's a kid who will always keep working to get that touch and she has. She's put in the time.
fans great kids support
My kids are great kids. I would think the Lobo fans would support us because we are from the same conference.
class fills immediate join needs next season thrilled
Our incoming class for next season fills some immediate needs and we're thrilled to have each of them join our program.
felt win
We are thrilled, certainly. We felt like we could win games, and I think that is probably what got us through the end.