Kristy Curry is an American college basketball coach who has been in the realm of the Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team for the past 13 years. Her coaching journey began in her home state of Louisiana at the prep level where she coached Weston and Mansfield. In just three years, she moved to college ranks and had spells at Tulane, Stephen F. Austin, Texas A&M, and Louisiana Tech as an assistant.
Curry's career took a significant turn when she began her position as a head coach at Purdue in 1999. For the next seven seasons, she led the program to three Big Ten tournament titles and two Big Ten regular season championships. Curry also led the program to seven NCAA tournament appearances with a 179–51 record. After seven years, Curry took over the reins at Texas Tech and guided the program to two NCAA Tournament appearances in three years.
After seven seasons, Curry accepted the head coaching position at Alabama in 2013 and got deeply involved with the program in the following years, both on and off the court. Last season, Curry enjoyed her best year at Alabama as the Tide went 24-10 and 10-6 in the SEC. She accepted a five-year contract extension in October 2024 extending her contract until the summer of 2029.
Who are Kristy Curry’s Parents?
Blake Sims and Ann Sims are the parents of Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball coach Kristy Curry.
Kristy Curry's Mother
Ann Sims is Kristy Curry's mother. She was born into a coaching family as her mother coached girls’ basketball for 26 years.
Kristy Curry’s Father
Blake Sims is the father of Kristy Curry. According to Rivals, he was a high-school football teacher.
Who is Kristy Curry's Husband?
Kristy Curry is married to her husband Kelly Curry who has entered his 12th season as the offensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team. Along with his wife Kristy, Kelly has guided Alabama to five 20-plus win seasons. Prior to his arrival at Tuscaloosa, Kelly spent seven seasons each at Texas Tech and Purdue.
Does Kristy Curry have Kids?
Kristy Curry and his husband, Kelly Curry, have two beautiful daughters, Kelsey and Kendall. The youngest, Kendall Curry played as a shooting guard for the Northridge Lady Jaguars and is pursuing Finance and Economics at The University of Alabama, as of 2024.
FAQs on Kristy Curry
A. Kristy Curry's parents are Blake Sims and Ann Sims.
A. Kristy Curry's husband is Kelly Curry.
A. Yes, Kristy Curry and her husband, Kelly, have two daughters named Kelsey and Kendall.
A. Kristy Curry became the head coach at Alabama on May 11, 2013 starting a new chapter in her coaching career.
A. Kristy Curry will get paid nearly $$650,000 a year in the 2024-25 season, as per USA Today.
