Dayton’s Basketball Queen Is Back—and Tamika Williams Jeter Wants All the Smoke 👑🔥

From being the No. 1 high school basketball player in the country to winning national championships with UConn and now leading her hometown Dayton Flyers — Coach Tamika Williams Jeter’s story is one of excellence, energy, and coming full circle.

In this episode of SportsLifeTalk’s You Got Next, we sit down with one of the most influential names in women’s basketball to explore her journey from the courts of Jefferson Township in Dayton, Ohio, to the pinnacle of college hoops and back home again — this time as head coach.

Coach Jeter reflects on her legendary playing days at UConn, where she teamed up with icons like Sue Bird, Swin Cash, and Diana Taurasi to build a dynasty and take down Tennessee’s dominance. After a successful WNBA career, she transitioned into coaching, guided by the philosophy of her mentor Geno Auriemma: “Never lower your standards.”

Now at the helm of the Dayton Flyers, Coach Jeter is infusing her program with passion, toughness, and purpose. This episode dives deep into:

• How she became the top high school player in the country despite starting late

• What it was like being part of UConn’s most iconic era

• Her coaching evolution and why building relationships matters just as much as Xs and Os

• Why returning to Dayton was more than a job — it was a calling

• The vision for Dayton women’s basketball and her mission to bring home championships

We also get to know the woman beyond the coach — a proud mom, community builder, and low-key chef known for her legendary banana pudding. Her authenticity, drive, and deep roots make her a force in the game and a role model far beyond it.

🎙 Tap in now to hear how Coach Tamika Williams Jeter is rewriting the story of Dayton basketball — and why her greatest wins may still be ahead.