Jamilah Johns Andrews, a native of Starkville, is entering her 7th season as Head Coach; yet, 11th overall year for Holmes Community College Women’s Basketball team.  Within her seven years as head coach, Andrews was chosen as the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Coach of the Year in 2018 as her team went on to win the MACJC North Division Championship. She has had four appearances in the MACJC State Tournament and 3 appearances in the NJCAA Region XXIII Tournament. Andrews has had the privilege to coach one professional athlete and NJCAA All-American player, two All-Region players, three NJCAA All Region XXIII Tournament Team players, five 1st Team All-State players, seven 2nd Team All-State players, and a NJCAA Student-Athlete Academic Award recipient. Six of Andrews’ players have been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa’s honor society with one serving as President. During her seven years, she has had thirteen 4-year signees, graduated 35 student-athletes, and has had several young ladies chosen for the MACJC/ NJCAA All-Academic Team individual selections. Andrews is approaching her fourth year as the Chairperson of the MACJC for men’s and women’s basketball. 

 

In July of 2016, Andrews earned her Masters of Arts from the University of West Alabama in Physical Education. Prior to her post-graduate achievement, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Alabama in December 2002. Almost three years following her graduation, Andrews’ professional career began in September 2005 when signed with the Caja Canarias team in the Canary Islands, Spain (Gran Canaria).  There she earned a starting position in the line-up and was named MVP of the week for the Spanish League Top Division (FIBA Europe). 

 

At the University of Alabama, Andrews was named Co-Captain of her team and was the only senior to start every game for the Tide averaging 11.5 points and 7.8 rebounds. During her senior season at the Capstone, she received accolades for the team’s best in field goal percentage, team leading rebounder, and team leader in blocked shots. Within the SEC, Andrews was ranked 7th in rebounding and 10th in blocked shot in 2002-03. 

Andrews’ collegiate playing career began at Louisiana State University under the leadership of the legendary coach, Sue Gunter. During her tenure, LSU Lady Tigers made two appearances to the NCAA tournament, “Sweet Sixteen” and “Elite Eight.” 

 

Andrews attended Starkville High School where she participated in basketball, track, cross-country, and volleyball. In basketball, she was highly recruited by Division I schools throughout the states. Her senior year, she was named as one the Clarion-Ledger’s “Honorable Mention.” In 1995 and 1998, her track team won the 5A Championship; even more, she was chosen as her team’s “Ironman” in 1998.

 

Andrews is married and has three daughters, Carleigh, Kelsi and Khloe.