Jeff Letofsky |The Pueblo Chieftain

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Jalen Little brings plenty of experience to the Colorado State University Pueblo women's basketball program. He guarantees he'll bring the energy.

And he's so close to home that he feels at home.

Last Tuesday, LIttle joined the Pack as an assistant coach under head coach Tommie Johnson.

"We are beyond excited to add Coach Little's extensive knowledge, contagious energy, and unmatched passion for the game to our program," Johnson said.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Little played his high school ball at Sierra High School. He earned honorable mention All-State honors.

Little last worked in Colorado for Harrison School District in Colorado Springs. He tutored gifted and talented students. He also designed summer activity programs for students

"It's a blessing for sure," Little said about returning to Colorado. "I was recruited by Tommie in high school from junior college. I know and understand the culture (at CSU Pueblo) for sure."

No stranger to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Little joins the Pack after four seasons at Chadron State College. Little served as assistant coach for the Eagles men's basketball team.

In his four years with the Eagles, Little helped with camps. He also was instrumental in the Eagles recruiting efforts. Little coached Colby Jackson and Brian Rodriguez-Flores to all-RMAC recognitions in 2019-20.

During Little's tenure, the Eagles totaled seven all-RMAC selections. Little's Eagles also landed 22 student-athletes on the RMAC's all-Academic honor roll.

Before joining Chadron State, Little interned at Abilene Christian University. He served as the athletic director's Intern after being hand-picked by athletic director Lee DeLeon. In his time at Abilene Christian, Little helped raise funds for a variety of Wildcat programs.

Little understands coaching women as different than coaching men.

"Women tend to listen more to what you are trying to teach them," Little said. "I can't wait to see what we can do on the court.

"I was welcomed by everyone since Day 1. I've really bought into what we're doing. Coach Tommie has a vision and all the pieces are in place."

Little, 27, believes his strength is the energy he provides.

"I'm an energy giver," he said. "I want to be part of their life and want the players to forget about what is going on and bring their energy every day to practice.

"We're not going to expect anything but about average and want to get things as perfect as we can."

As an athlete, Little competed at the D-I level playing for Abilene Christian. As the Wildcats starting point guard, Little ranked sixth in the Southland Conference with 4.5 assists per game as a senior. In his junior season, Little totaled 11 assists in a game against Houston Baptist University.

Little played one season at Otero Junior College. He averaged 11.6 points per game and 6.7 assists per game as a sophomore for the Rattlers.

After prepping at Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, Little began his collegiate playing career with the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Starting as a freshman, Little led the team with 3.4 assists per game. His 93 assists are second-most in Alaska-Anchorage history by a freshman.

The CSU Pueblo women open their season Nov. 27 at Colorado Christian University.

The CSU Pueblo sports information department contributed

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Little ready to bring the energy: Former Sierra player joins CSU Pueblo women's basketball program as assistant coach - Pueblo Chieftain