Tennessee Tech women's basketball has added Mansa El as an assistant coach. With over 13 years of coaching experience across various divisions, El has a solid track record, including a successful stint as head coach at the University of St. Thomas. Under her leadership, St. Thomas achieved an 18-6 record, earned several all-conference honors, and saw a significant GPA increase among players. Coach Kim Rosamond emphasized El's capability in player development and culture-building as key assets for the Golden Eagles during their new chapter in the Southern Conference.

By the Numbers
  • St. Thomas achieved an 18-6 record under El, their second-best season in program history.
  • El's team improved their GPA from 2.6 to 3.4 during her tenure.
State of Play
  • Tech's women's basketball is coming off eight consecutive winning seasons.
  • The team is preparing for competition in the Southern Conference.
What's Next

Under El's coaching, expect a focus on enhancing player development and building a winning culture, potentially elevating Tennessee Tech's performance and recruiting efforts in the Southern Conference.

Bottom Line

Mansa El’s addition as assistant coach sets a promising direction for Tennessee Tech women's basketball, leveraging her extensive coaching experience and commitment to developing young athletes.