EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville women's basketball head coach Robyn Scherr-Wells announced on Wednesday the addition of Kayla Jackson to her 2022-23 coaching staff.  Jackson will join the UE program as a graduate assistant coach, and will serve as the video coordinator and assist with various operations of the program.

"I am thrilled that Kayla has chosen to spend the next two years with our program as our GA," said Scherr-Wells.  "The energy she brings daily will be a great addition to our program.  She has a warmth of spirit that brightens the room.

"Kayla was chosen for the prestigious 'So You Want To Be A Coach' program run by the WBCA, and I am confident that experience will help her tremendously as she begins her coaching career.  She has also had to battle through a significant injury in her college career.  Her experiences both as a player and battling injury will make her relatable to our student-athletes, and her resiliency will serve her well in her coaching career."

Jackson began her collegiate playing career at UMBC, before transferring to Canisius College in Buffalo, New York for her final two seasons of play.  As a junior at Canisius, Jackson started all five games for the Golden Griffins, before the COVID pandemic ended Canisius' season early.  Last year, as a senior, Jackson started 22 games for Canisius and led the program and ranked 11th in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with an average of 6.6 rebounds per game, to go along with 4.6 points per contest. 

Jackson served as the women's basketball team captain as a senior, while also serving as a member of the Canisius Leadership Academy and a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representative.  She was named the Canisius College "Student-Athlete of the Month" in February 2021 for her dedication and leadership both on and off of the court, while maintaining a high academic standing.

"I am so excited and grateful to get the opportunity to work with Coach Robyn and the Women's Basketball staff here at the University of Evansville," said Jackson.  "I can't wait to add to the energy and family atmosphere that is already laid here as the foundation!"

Jackson replaces Felicia Aiyeotan on the UE women's basketball coaching staff, after Aiyeotan recently completed UE's graduate program.