MOBILE, Ala. – South Alabama Women's Basketball announced Tuesday that the program has hired Brandon Jaijairam to serve as an assistant coach.

Jaijairam comes to Mobile after spending the last year at Miami (Fla.), where he assisted in on-court duties, recruiting and video. During his time at The U, he assisted in the development of Haley Cavinder, who was a member of the All-ACC Second Team and an honoree for the USBWA's Ann Meyers Dysdale National Player of the Week.

Before Miami, Jaijairam was at USF, where he had a plethora of responsibilities. Throughout his six years with the Bulls, he worked as a student manager, graduate assistant, coordinator of basketball operations and video coordinator. Notably, Jaijairam was a part of the staff that led the Bulls to win the 2021 American Conference Championship. The Jags' head coach, Yolisha Jackson, was also a part of that staff.

"We are very excited to welcome Brandon and his family to our program," Coach Jackson said. "Coach B comes from two historically winning programs where he played a major role. I'm looking forward to him building great relationships with our players and within our community … I couldn't be happier to work alongside him again."

Jaijairam was born and raised in Hollywood, Fla., with roots in Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana. Before attending USF, he attended Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, where he was a four-year starter on the basketball team. In his time with the Lions, he guided the team to a district title and a regional appearance.

Jaijairam began his collegiate career at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pa., but transferred to USF. He graduated in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and, a year later, earned his master's degree in physical education.

Jaijairam is joined in Mobile by his wife, Bri, and their daughter, Arya.

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