Women's Basketball
Amy Wright
- Title:
- Associate Head Coach
- Email:
- alwright@ia.ua.edu
- Phone:
- 205-963-5700
Personal Information
- Hometown: Williamsburg, Ind.
- Education: Arkansas, 2002
Coaching Experience
- 2026-present: Alabama, Associate Head Coach
- 2023-26: Long Beach State, Head Coach
- 2021-23: Oklahoma, Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- 2012-21: Texas A&M, Assistant Coach
- 2011-12: Arizona State, Assistant Coach
- 2008-11: Cleveland State, Assistant Coach
- 2006-08: Western Kentucky, Assistant Coach
- 2003-06: South Florida, Assistant Coach
Playing Experience
- 1999-2002: Arkansas
- 2002: Detroit Shock
Amy Wright will enter her first season with Alabama women's basketball during the 2026-27 campaign after being named associate head coach by head coach Pauline Love on April 30.
"Amy is one of the most respected recruiters and player developers in our game," said Love. "Her ability to connect with players and elevate talent will be a huge asset for our program. She's a winner, and, more importantly, she's someone our players will trust and grow with every day."
With more than 23 years of experience, Wright will join Alabama after stints at Long Beach State (2023-26), Oklahoma (2021-23), Texas A&M (2012-21), Arizona State (2011-12), Cleveland State (2008-11), Western Kentucky (2006-08) and South Florida (2003-06).Â
"I am honored to join Coach Love, along with Tyus, Chelsea, Chester and Cal, during her inaugural season as head coach at Alabama. Even prior to my playing days in the SEC, Alabama has always been a cornerstone of the conference in women's basketball," said Wright.
Long Beach State - Head Coach (2023-26)
- Spent the last three seasons at LBSU (2023-26), serving as head coachÂ
- Coached nine All-Big West selections, including Patricia Chung, the Beach's point guard during Wright's first two seasons, bringing her total all-conference selections to 28
- Made a pair of Big West Championships appearances (2024, 25), including a semifinal matchup to conclude her first year at Long Beach StateÂ
- Coached LBSU to pace the Big West Conference in scoring during the 2024-25 season
- Aided in the development 2025 First Team All-Big West selection, Savannah Tucker, who averaged 18.6 points per game during league play, leading the conferenceÂ
- Following the 2025-26 season, three student-athletes were named All-Big West selections, while a pari of freshman - Mykelle Richards and JaQuoia Jones-Brown - received All-Freshman recognitionÂ
- Coached three players to receive Big West All-Conference honors during her first season (2023-24), including Jada Crawshaw (All-Freshman), Sydney Woodley (All-Defensive, Honorable Mention) and Casey Valenti-Paea (Honorable Mention)Â
Oklahoma - Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (2021-23)
- Served as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Oklahoma (2021-23)
- Helped the Sooners to a Big 12 Championship title in 2023, the team's first since 2009
- Aided in Oklahoma's three-year run of NCAA Tournament appearances (2021-23)
- Coached the Sooners' guards to a program record for assist/turnover ratio (1.23) and ranked in the top five in the nation in scoring (second; 84.4 ppg) and assists per game (third; 20.8 apg)Â
- Played an instrumental role in developing Madi Williams, a 2023 WNBA draft pick, Taylor Robinson and Ana LlanusaÂ
Texas A&M - Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (2012-21)
- Spent nine seasons at Texas A&M as assistant coach under head coach Gary Blair (2012-21)
- Contributed to eight NCAA Tournament appearances with the Aggies, including four Sweet 16 matchups and an elite eight run in 2014
- Helped coach TAMU to three second place finishes in the Southeastern Conference
- Boasted the No. 8-ranked 2017 recruiting class in the nation per ESPNW while serving as the recruiting coordinatorÂ
Prior to Texas A&MÂ
- During her one season at Arizona State (2011-12), she signed the program's highest-ranked recruiting classesÂ
- Played an instrumental part in the Sun Devil's 20-win season and WNIT appearance, while specializing in out-of-bounds plays, on-court work with guards, and opponent scouting reports
- Coached three seasons at Cleveland State (2008-11) as assistant coach, helping the Vikings to a conference championship and a pair of postseason appearancesÂ
- Prior to Cleveland State, she spent two seasons at WKU (2006-08) and three years with the South Florida Bulls (2003-06)
Playing Career
- Started all four seasons under Coach Blair at Arkansas (1999-02)
- Led the Razorbacks to four-straight postseason appearances, including a 1999 WNIT Championship, to become the program's only point guard to accomplish the featÂ
- Became Arkansas' all-time leader in assists (717) as she set the school record for most assists in a single season (205) during her senior year
- Participated in the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp before being drafted by the Detroit Shock in 2002
- As a native of Williamsburg, Ind., Wright earned her bachelor's degree in marketing and management from Arkansas, before completing her master's degree in sports and administration from Ohio University
- Named Indiana All-Star and an Indiana High School Basketball Century Club inductee
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