USF hires women's basketball coach Kristy Curry away from Alabama

The University of South Florida has hired Kristy Curry as its new women's basketball coach, luring her away from Alabama after 13 years. Curry has a proven track record of success, having led teams to conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in her previous roles.
The University of South Florida has hired Kristy Curry as its new women's basketball coach. Curry leaves Alabama after 13 years, where she led the team to five NCAA Tournament appearances in the past six seasons. She will succeed Michele Woods-Baxter at USF. Curry has previously coached at Purdue, Texas Tech, and Alabama, with a record of success in the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC. Her new contract with USF is for five years. Curry's hiring is seen as a significant move for the USF women's basketball program, which has a strong foundation in place.
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