Alabama women's basketball coach Kristy Curry was one of a handful of Tide coaches and assistants who were approved for new contracts on Monday.
Alabama women's basketball coach Kristy Curry was one of a handful of Crimson Tide athletic coaches and assistants who were approved for new contracts by the University of Alabama System compensation on Monday.
Curry led the Crimson Tide to its second straight 24-win season and run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, marking Alabama's fourth NCAAT postseason appearance under the former Purdue coach and 2001 national championship contender.
Now, she has agreed to a contract for five-year contract through June 30, 2030 with an annual salary of $700,000.
Since joining Alabama in 2013, Curry has amassed an overall record of 221-162 and an 81-111 record in conference play.
How much was Alabama women's basketball coach Kristy Curry making prior to new contract?
In June 2023, Curry agreed to a four-year extension through 2027 with a salary and talent fee of $550k — a $50k increase from the terms of her prior contract.
When does 2025-26 season start for Alabama women's basketball?
The college women's basketball season is tabbed to begin Nov. 11.
Among confirmed matchups for the Crimson Tide are the 2025 Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship, which will be held in Nassau from November 24-26, and the SEC/ACC Challenge hosting Clemson on Dec. 4.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at [email protected].
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