Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball Coach

Last Modified Dec 2, 2024 09:13 GMT
Kristy Curry

The Alabama Crimson Tide represents the University of Alabama at the collegiate level of women’s basketball. The team made its inception in 1974 and has made 13 NCAA tournament appearances since then, as of December 2024.

Since Curry’s arrival at Alabama in 2013, the Crimson Tide enjoy two successive winning SEC campaigns in 2011-12 and 2012-13. She has not had a losing season since 2018-19 and has made three NCAA tournament appearances with the program.

The Alabama Crimson Tide enters the 2024/25 campaign ranked in the Preseason AP Top 25 women’s basketball. They concluded the 2023/24 campaign with 24-10 in the regular season and 10-6 in conference play.

Alabama Basketball Head Coach 2024

Kristy Curry has been the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team since being formally introduced in 2013. During the 2023/24 season, Curry won her 500th game as a head coach.

Before arriving at Alabama, Curry made a stop at Purdue and Texas University where she won a combined 309 games. Curry began his coaching career in the high school ranks with Weston and Manfield High School. She then served as an assistant coach at Tulane, Stephen F. Austin, Texas A&M and Louisiana Tech.

Kristy Curry’s Physical Attributes

Age58 years old, as of December 2024
HeightN/A
WeightN/A

Kristy Curry’s Age

Kristy Curry is 58 years old, as of December 2024. She was born on October 29, 1966, in Olla, Louisiana, United States. She went to LaSalle High School and earned her degree in health and physical education at Northeast Louisiana in 1988.

Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball Head Coach Year by Year

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team has seen nine individuals hold the position of head coach since its inception in 1974.

Ricky Moody, who served as head coach for 16 years from 1989 to 2005, is the longest-serving for Alabama’s women’s basketball program.

No.NameTerm
1Stephanie Schleuder1974–1977
2Ed Nixon1977–1980
3Ann Cronic1980–1981
4Ken Weeks1981–1985
5Lois Myers1985–1989
6Rick Moody1989–2005
7Stephany Smith2005–2008
8Wendell Hudson2008–2013
9Kristy Curry2013–Present

Alabama Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff 2024

Here is the list of all the coaching staff of the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team, as of December 2024:

NameTitle
Kristy CurryHead Coach
Kelly CurryAssistant Coach
Tennille AdamsAssistant Coach
Pauline LoveAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Sydney-Anne CottrellDirector, Video and Creative Content/Assistant Coach
Colsten ThompsonDirector, Player Development and Recruiting Operations/Assistant Coach

Alabama Women's Basketball Assistant Coaches

Kelly Curry, Tennille Adams, and Pauline Love are the assistant coaches of the Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team, as of December 2024. Kelly Curry has spent the last two decades working under his spouse Kristy Curry as an assistant coach. He is the primary offensive coordinator of the team and has entered his 12th season with the program.

Tennille Adams joined Alabama in 2023 as an assistant coach and is recognized as one of the top post development coaches in the nation.

Pauline Love, who was the recruiting coordinator for the Arkansas women’s basketball joined Alabama in the summer of 2024. In the past seven years, Love has earned the reputation of being one of the country’s top recruiters.

Alabama Women’s Basketball Support Staff 2024

Here is the list of all the support staff of Alabama women’s basketball team, as of December 2024:

NameTitle
Bryce DillardDirector, Women's Basketball Operations
Alisha GrisbyAthletic Trainer (Women's Basketball)
Kevin MarkleAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Women's Basketball
Finlay ClarkGraduate Assistant
Kennedy LeonardGraduate Assistant
Terence HardyAdvisor, Athletics Student Services
Garrett WalkerDirector, Equipment
Breana LeonardAssistant Sports Nutritionist

FAQs on Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball Coach

A. Kristy Curry is the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball team, as of December 2024.

A. The team competes in the Southeastern Conference.

A. Coleman Coliseum is the home arena for the Alabama Basketball team.

A. Kristy Curry spent seven seasons with Texas Tech Lady Raiders before her arrival to Alabama.

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