Two members of the Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team are planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Guards Collins and Jones will be seeking new opportunities, becoming the third and fourth players to depart the program.

Players Announce Transfer Plans

Joining Collins and Jones in seeking new teams are freshman forward Joy Egbuna and redshirt sophomore forward Reychel Douglas. The destinations for these four players remain currently unknown.

Collins' Performance

Collins started in all 33 games for Alabama this season, averaging 8.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 steals in 28.1 minutes per game. The junior previously played at Ohio State for her freshman year before spending the last two seasons with the Crimson Tide.

Collins recorded 11 double-digit scoring performances throughout the season, including a streak of five consecutive games between December 17th and January 8th. She achieved a career-high of 20 points against Jackson State on December 14th and a personal best of eight rebounds against Troy on December 21st.

Jones' Contributions

Jones appeared in 31 of Alabama’s 33 games, making 13 starts. She averaged 4.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 16.6 minutes per game.

The redshirt sophomore was granted a medical redshirt after missing the 2024-25 season due to an ACL injury. Jones posted a career-high 15 points against Jackson State and grabbed 11 rebounds against Tennessee on January 18th. She led the team in blocks with 61 and offensive rebounds with 58.

Other Alabama Athletics News

Oklahoma women’s basketball head coach Jennie Baranczyk praised former assistant Pauline Love, stating: “Pauline Love is one of the best in the business…She’s ready for this opportunity at Alabama, and I have no doubt she will build something special in Tuscaloosa.”

Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron participated in a social media game, revealing his preferences for hitting over fielding, dogs over cats, and late comebacks. He highlighted last year’s 10-run comeback win over Ohio State as his favorite Alabama moment.

Baseball centerfielder Bryce Fowler currently holds a batting average of .343 with 37 hits in 29 games. A $54 volleyball coaches clinic is scheduled for April 11th.

Historical notes include comments from Coach “Bear” Bryant regarding the offensive line and information about former Alabama All-American offensive lineman Mike Johnson.