Ashley Elliott, assistant coach for Nevada women's basketball, has been named to the Mountain West's 25th Season Team, recognizing her exceptional performance as a player and coach in the conference. Elliott expressed surprise and honor at the recognition, citing her impactful collegiate experience at the University of Wyoming and her current role at the University of Nevada as special moments in her career. With a Hall of Fame level collegiate career as a player, Elliott's achievements include being an All-American honorable mention, a two-time First Team All-Mountain West selection, and an induction into the Wyoming Hall of Fame. Since joining Nevada's coaching staff, she has played a key role in the team's success, contributing to their fourth-place finish in the Mountain West during the 2023-24 season and guiding players to nine All-Mountain West honors. Additionally, Elliott has previous coaching experience at Arizona State, Weber State, and Idaho State.

By the Numbers
  • Elliott had a Hall of Fame level collegiate career at Wyoming, earning a Kodak/WBCA All-American honorable mention in 2005 and being a two-time First Team All-Mountain West selection.
  • Since joining Nevada's coaching staff, she has contributed to the team's fourth-place finish in the Mountain West during the 2023-24 season and guided players to nine All-Mountain West honors.
State of Play
  • Elliott and the Wolf Pack are set to play their first game of the 2024 Mountain West Championships on Monday at 2:30 p.m. against Colorado State in Las Vegas.
  • The Nevada women's basketball team will be one of 11 teams competing for the Mountain West's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, with the championship game taking place on March 13.
Bottom Line

Ashley Elliott's inclusion in the Mountain West's 25th Season Team recognizes her outstanding contributions as both a player and a coach, reflecting the conference's celebration of excellence on and off the court of play.