Jarell Christian

Jarell Christian is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball at Emory and Henry College.[1]

Jarell Christian
Washington Wizards
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNational Basketball Association
Personal information
Born (1986-07-19) July 19, 1986
Quinton, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Kent (New Kent, Virginia)
CollegeEmory and Henry
PositionGuard
Number30
Coaching career2009–present
Career history
As coach:
2009-2010Tusculum College (assistant)
2010–2012Emory and Henry (assistant)
2012–2014Randolph–Macon (assistant)
2014–2018Oklahoma City Blue (assistant)
2018–2019Capital City Go-Go
2019–presentWashington Wizards (assistant)

Previously, he served as an assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Blue.[2] He was hired by the Wizards in 2018 as head coach of their development team, the Capital City Go-Go, before being promoted to the Wizards' staff in 2019.[3]

Personal life

Jarell is married to former Elizabeth Collins, the couple met in 2008 while attending Emory & Henry College. They have 2 sons, Jayden Emory (2016) and Luca Allen (2017). Elizabeth runs her own “cakery”, The Wooden Spoon Cakery. The family currently reside in Washington, D.C.

References
  1. "Wednesday's Virginia sports roundup: New Kent High graduate Jarell Christian named head coach of Washington Wizards' new G League affiliate". Daily Press. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  2. "Coaches - Oklahoma City Blue". oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  3. "Richman Promoted to Head Coach of Go-Go". OurSports Central. August 1, 2019.


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