Alabama Lands Newberry Transfer Rickell Brown

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head coach Pauline Love announced the addition of Rickell Brown to the women's basketball program on Saturday. Brown, who spent the past two seasons at Newberry College, will join the Crimson Tide for her junior year in 2026-27.

Head Coach Pauline Love Comments

"Rickell has all the tools to be a special player in this league. She's coachable, driven and embraces the work that comes with growth. We're excited to develop her game and help her reach her full potential."

Rickell Brown | Jr. | 5-6 | Guard | Sumter, S.C. | Newberry

Started all 28 games during the 2025-26 season, averaging 31.1 minutes per contest
Paced the team with 15.3 points per game, finishing the year with 429 points
Named a 2026 All-SAC Second Team honoree
Converted 93-of-124 (75 percent) at the free throw line
Recorded 117 rebounds (4.2 rpg), 58 assists (2.1 apg) and 51 blocks (1.9 bpg) along with 14 blocks during her sophomore season (2025-26)
Scored double-figures 23-out-of-28 contests, including a career-high 26 points against North Greenville (Nov. 15, 2025)
Finished 11 games shooting 100 percent from the free throw point line
Appeared in 26 games during her freshman year, making eight starts
Averaged 12.3 minutes per game and finished with 80 points (3.1 ppg) during the 2024-25 campaign
Surpassed 500 career points during her two seasons at Newberry
Averaged 13.5 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game for Sumter High School
Helped lead the team to a 2024 SCHSL 5A State Championship title

University of Alabama Athletics

Alabama Lands Newberry Transfer Rickell Brown

Head Coach Pauline Love Comments

Rickell Brown | Jr. | 5-6 | Guard | Sumter, S.C. | Newberry

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