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Tide Women's Basketball Coach Kristy Curry Leaving For South Florida
Kristy Curry leaves Alabama after 13 seasons with five NCAA appearances and five consecutive 20-win seasons to lead South Florida's women’s basketball program.
- On Tuesday, South Florida named Kristy Curry as the new women's basketball coach. The 59-year-old departs Alabama after 13 seasons leading the Crimson Tide.
- During her 13 seasons with the Crimson Tide, Curry guided the team to five NCAA Tournament appearances in the past six years. She departs the SEC to lead USF.
- People familiar with the hire told USA TODAY Sports that Curry signed a five-year deal with the Bulls. The university reportedly offered a head coaching salary around $800,000.
- USF CEO of athletics Rob Higgins called Curry a "proven winner" at the highest levels. She succeeds interim coach Michele Woods-Baxter at South Florida.
- Leading her fourth Division I program, Curry brings a 554-322 record over 27 seasons. She aims to pursue conference championships and NCAA Tournament success at USF.
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USF names Kristy Curry as next women’s basketball coach
Kristy Curry has been named the new women’s basketball coach at South Florida. Curry had been head coach at Alabama for the past 13 seasons, leading the Crimson Tide to the NCAA tournament in five of the last six seasons.
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