South Florida hires Kristy Curry as its new head coach, bringing her from Alabama after 13 seasons where she built a steady run of NCAA appearances and strong 20-win seasons.

USF conducted a national search and pursued a robust candidate pool, aiming to raise the program’s profile and competitiveness in the AAC and national tournaments.

Curry had extended her Alabama contract through 2030, with a salary of $700,000, while Alabama reported substantial revenues and expenses for the women’s program in recent years.

USF’s athletic program features 21 varsity teams and a history of conference success and academic achievement, highlighting the program’s fit for a high-profile hire.

While reports exist, there is no in-depth standalone summary available focused solely on Curry’s departure from Alabama to USF in the current material.

Attendance at Alabama home games this season averaged around 2,950, ranking among the lowest in the SEC, a contextual note for expectations around program change.

Alabama’s athletic director Greg Byrne announced a national search for a new head coach, underscoring the program’s ongoing commitment to growing and investing in women’s basketball.

Curry’s departure comes as USF’s program turnover, following the exit of longtime USF coach Michele Woods-Baxter, opens the door for a high-profile candidate to elevate the Bulls in the AAC and NCAA postseason.

This is a developing story and more details will be provided as they become available.

The broader sports page will continue to cover multiple topics, with several segments and updates spanning football, basketball, and other sports.

News of Curry’s move originated with On3’s Talia Goodman, with prior Northwestern links later clarified through Curry’s comments.

The coaching market in the region is shifting, with ripple effects across SEC programs as schools reassess staffing and strategy after Curry’s move.