Women’s Basketball Holds First Official Practice of 2024-25 Season

Alabama Guard Diana Collins (20) watches during Alabama Women's Basketball First Practice at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Monday, Sep 23, 2024.

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Women’s Basketball Holds First Official Practice of 2024-25 Season

9/23/2024 5:23:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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The Crimson Tide opens the 2024-25 season versus New Orleans at home on November 4

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Alabama women's basketball team held its first official practice of the 2024-25 campaign inside Coleman Coliseum Monday afternoon. The Crimson Tide returns eight players from the 2023-24 season, including Sarah Ashlee Barker and Aaliyah Nye who both earned Southeastern Conference First and Second Team honors, respectively.

About Alabama

The Tide returns eight from last season's roster, including Sarah Ashlee Barker, Essence Cody, JeAnna Cunningham, Reychel Douglas, Naomi Jones, Aaliyah Nye, Jessica Timmons and Karly Weathers
Over the offseason, Alabama welcomed six newcomers in transfers Diana Collins, Zaay Green, Christabel Ezumah and freshmen Leah Brooks, Eris Lester and Chloe Spreen
Head Coach Kristy Curry will begin her 12th season at the helm for Alabama on Nov. 4 versus New Orleans in Coleman Coliseum
UA will feature 14 non-conference games and 16 SEC games
The Tide's non-conference schedule is highlighted by the SEC/ACC challenge at California (Dec. 5)
Alabama will open SEC play at home versus Florida (Jan. 2)
The Tide will also welcome reigning National Champions, South Carolina, to Tuscaloosa (Jan. 16)