Women's Basketball
- Title:
- Associate Head Coach
- Email:
- alwright@ia.ua.edu
- Phone:
- 205-963-5700
- Hometown: Williamsburg, Ind.
- Education: Arkansas, 2002
- 2026-present: Alabama, Associate Head Coach
- 2023-26: Long Beach State, Head Coach
- 2021-23: Oklahoma, Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- 2012-21: Texas A&M, Assistant Coach
- 2011-12: Arizona State, Assistant Coach
- 2008-11: Cleveland State, Assistant Coach
- 2006-08: Western Kentucky, Assistant Coach
- 2003-06: South Florida, Assistant Coach
- 1999-2002: Arkansas
- 2002: Detroit Shock
Amy Wright will enter her first season with Alabama women's basketball during the 2026-27 campaign after being named associate head coach by head coach Pauline Love on April 30.
"Amy is one of the most respected recruiters and player developers in our game," said Love. "Her ability to connect with players and elevate talent will be a huge asset for our program. She's a winner, and, more importantly, she's someone our players will trust and grow with every day."
With more than 23 years of experience, Wright will join Alabama after stints at Long Beach State (2023-26), Oklahoma (2021-23), Texas A&M (2012-21), Arizona State (2011-12), Cleveland State (2008-11), Western Kentucky (2006-08) and South Florida (2003-06).Â
"I am honored to join Coach Love, along with Tyus, Chelsea, Chester and Cal, during her inaugural season as head coach at Alabama. Even prior to my playing days in the SEC, Alabama has always been a cornerstone of the conference in women's basketball," said Wright.
Long Best State - Head Coach (2023-26)
- Spent the last three seasons at LBSU (2023-26), serving as head coachÂ
- Coached nine All-Big West selections, including Patricia Chung, the Beach's point guard during Wright's first two seasons, bringing her total all-conference selections to 28
- Made a pair of Big West Championships appearances (2024, 25), including a semifinal matchup to conclude her first year at Long Beach StateÂ
Oklahoma - Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (2012-21)
- Served as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Oklahoma (2021-23)
- Helped the Sooners to a Big 12 Championship title in 2023
- Aided in Oklahoma's three-year run of NCAA Tournament appearances (2021-23)
- Coached the Sooners' guards to a program record for assist/turnover ratio (1.23) and ranked in the top five in the nation in scoring (second; 84.4 ppg) and assists per game (third; 20.8 apg)Â
- Played an instrumental role in developing Madi Williams, a 2023 WNBA draft pick, Taylor Robinson and Ana LlanusaÂ
Texas A&M - Assistant Coach (2021-23)
- Spent nine seasons at Texas A&M as assistant coach under head coach Gary Blair (2012-21)
- Contributed to eight NCAA Tournament appearances with the Aggies, including four Sweet 16 matchups and an elite eight run in 2014
- Boasted the No. 8-ranked 2017 recruiting class in the nation per ESPNW
Prior to Texas A&M
- During her one season at Arizona State (2011-12), she signed the program's highest-ranked recruiting classesÂ
- Coached three seasons at Cleveland State (2008-11) as assistant coach, helping the Vikings to a conference championship and a pair of postseason appearancesÂ
- Prior to Cleveland State, she spent two seasons at WKU (2006-08) and three years with the South Florida Bulls (2003-06)
Playing Career
- Started all four seasons under Coach Blair at Arkansas (1999-02)
- Led the Razorbacks to four-straight postseason appearances, including a 1999 WNIT ChampionshipÂ
- Participated in the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp before being drafted by the Detroit Shock in 2002
