Alabama Inks Essence Cody to 2023 Class
11/9/2022 10:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
A five-star recruit from Valdosta Ga., Cody will join the Tide in the fall of 2023
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Head Coach Kristy Curry announced the signing of Essence Cody to the incoming class Wednesday. A dynamic forward and five-star recruit from Valdosta, Ga., Cody is considered one of the best players in the class of 2023.
Essence Cody
6-4 | Forward | Valdosta, Ga. | Valdosta High School | ESPNW Five-Star Recruit
A 6'4" forward from Valdosta, Ga., Essence Cody, the 22nd-ranked recruit in the country by ESPNW, is regarded as one of the top interior players in the class of 2023. A versatile player in the paint, the five-star recruit can score with either hand and has the ability and footwork to cut through traffic. Adding depth to her game, Cody also is great from distance with the ability to step outside and shoot three pointers. On the defensive side, her skill to block shots and rebound allows her to control the paint.
No stranger to the national stage, Cody has competed at the 2019 and 2021 BallN Across Borders in Toronto, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nev., respectively, the 2022 USA Trials in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the 2022 Under Armour Elite 24 in Chicago, Ill. She was named the MVP at the UA Elite 24 in addition to being named a five-star recruit by ESPNW. Cody was also invited to the Wooten Camp 150 on multiple occasions.
With Valdosta High School, Cody was selected as the 2021-22 Player of the Year and GACA MVP for 2022. She was named the 2022 No. 1 post player in Georgia in addition to being ranked a top-five overall player in the state. She was ranked 18th by ProspectsNation.com and 27th by Blue Star.
Cody played AAU for one of the premier programs in the country FBC United under director and coach Alfred "Mo" Motton on the Under Armour Circuit in addition to competing under coach E.A Wilcox at Valdosta High School.
Kristy Curry on Cody
"Essence is a five star for a reason. Her humble heart and work ethic, paired with a rare combination of size and perimeter skill, make her one of the most versatile forwards in this class. Her ability to handle the basketball, shoot the three and score inside will pay huge dividends in our up-tempo style of play."
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