Alabama Women's Basketball Hires Brian Johnson as Director of Operations: Roll Call, May 7, 2025

Alabama women's basketball coach Kristy Curry announced a program reunion with Brian Johnson on Monday as he was named the Crimson Tide's Director of Basketball Operations and NIL Partnerships/Brand Development.
"We are excited to welcome Brian back to the University of Alabama," Curry said in a statement. "Brian's previous impact on our program was tremendous, and his deep understanding of our culture, combined with his forward-thinking approach to operations, branding and the evolving NIL landscape, makes him a perfect fit for this new era. His passion for Alabama, commitment to our student-athletes and innovative mindset will be instrumental in helping us continue to build a championship-level experience both on and off the court. We are thrilled to have him back in this new role!"
Johnson spent the last two years as a sales manager for C Cross Logistics but was with the Crimson Tide women's program for seven years in various positions.
Wednesday's Crimson Tide Schedule:
Softball: Alabama vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m. CT, Athens, Ga., SEC Network
Tuesday's Crimson Tide Results:
- Softball: Alabama 3, Auburn 2
- Baseball: Alabama 10, Troy 2
Did You Notice?
Alabama pitcher Catelyn Riley was named to the SEC Softball Community Service Team.
Congrats to Catelyn Riley on being named to the SEC Softball Community Service Teamπ@catelyn_hays #Team29 #RollTide pic.twitter.com/KLWUgiyxPi
β Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) May 6, 2025
Former Alabama softball player and graduate assistant Molly Fichtner was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year after leading the Warhawks to a 34-21 record in 2025.
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β ULM Softball (@ULM_Softball) May 6, 2025
Our fearless leader claims the honor after leading the Warhawks to the most regular season wins since 1997 and most Sun Belt wins in program history, breaking over 10 single-season recordsπ
π: https://t.co/tklF9XvuSv pic.twitter.com/2gEJgn4xzV
Former Alabama basketball player Aaliyah Nye dropped 17 points in her WNBA preseason debut for the Las Vegas Aces.
This rookieβs not playing around! Aaliyah Nye went 5-8 from deep and dropped 17 PTS in her preseason debut π―
β WNBA (@WNBA) May 6, 2025
Tune in tonight for more action in the WNBA App at 10pm/ET as the Aces take on the Mercury pic.twitter.com/a2G49o3dN0
Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2025 Football Season Opener:
- 115 days.
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On This Day in Crimson Tide History:
May 7, 1948: Officials from the University of Alabama and Auburn University announced the renewal of their football series which had ended in 1907 after a dispute broke out between the two schools after battling to a 6-6 tie. Alabama president Dr. John M. Gallalee and acting Auburn president Ralph Draughon made the announcement from Montgomery.Β β Bryant Museum
May 7, 1994: Robert Foster was born in Monaca, Penn.
Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:
"I know one thing, I'd rather die now than to have died this morning and missed this game."
- Paul W. βBearβ Bryant after Alabama's win over unbeaten Auburn in '71.
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The Seahawks are converting fifth-round pick Robbie Ouzts from tight end to a 274-pound fullback, part of their vision for a more physical run game under new OC Klint Kubiak. But heβll have to beat out Brady Russell, whoβs making the same switch.
β Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) May 3, 2025
Ouzts on his new position: pic.twitter.com/EecfmlTH6d
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