Alabama Adds Former Charlotte Forward Caitlin Staley

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama head coach Pauline Love announced the addition of Caitlin Staley to the women's basketball program on Thursday.

The Crimson Tide will welcome the Augusta, Ga., native to the upcoming 2026-27 squad after spending her junior season at Charlotte following stints at Odessa College and Western Kentucky.

Head Coach Pauline Love Comments

"Caitlin brings size, toughness and a defensive presence that fits exactly who we are. She protects the rim, runs the floor and competes in every possession and that's Alabama basketball."

Caitlin Staley | Sr. | 6-4 | Forward | Augusta, Ga. | Charlotte

Appeared in 32 games last season with nine starts, averaging 14.1 minutes per game
Shot 61-of-125 (49 percent) from the field, tallying 47 blocks, 108 rebounds and 142 points for the Niners
Scored a season-high 13 points against Florida Atlantic (Jan. 20)
Grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds against UAB in the regular season finale (March 7)
Spent the 2024-25 season at Odessa College, making 24 appearances and seven starts, averaging 15.9 minutes per game
Recorded eight double-digit games for the Wranglers, including a career-high 18-point performance against Howard College (Feb. 27, 2025)
Appeared in 30 games, making 14 starts for Western Kentucky during her freshman year (2023-24)
Paced the Hilltoppers from the field, shooting 45-of-107 (42 percent)
Led both WKU with 42 blocks which ranked third in Conference USA
Blocked a career-high six shots against Mercer (Nov. 11, 2023)
Played three seasons at Greenbrier High School, leading her team to a regional championship, three state playoff appearances and a GHSA 5A Elite Eight appearance
Named Region 1-5A Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
Three-time All-East Georgia Team selection

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