ASSISTANT COACH/recruiting coach pauline love
Pauline Love, a highly-respected coach who is considered one of the top recruiters in the nation, was officially hired as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator on April 19. 2024.
"We are so excited to welcome Pauline to our Alabama family," said Curry. "She is one of the best recruiters in the country! With her background and having played at three levels along with her experience as a coach, she will bring in valuable knowledge and will share her experiences with our student-athletes to really connect to them. Pauline is going to bring energy and excitement to our program in all areas and our staff is so excited to have her at the Capstone."
Most recently Love served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Arkansas Razorbacks under head coach Mike Neighbors for seven years (2017-2024).
"Coming to Alabama makes me feel like I'm coming home! Kristy has known me since I was a player at Southern Miss, and we've always kept in touch. She is one of the hardest workers in the business and I can't wait to get there and get started. ROLL TIDE!"
Arkansas (2017-24)
- Originally joined the Razorbacks' staff as an assistant coach, but because of her ability to connect with players and to do so successfully, she moved to the role of the recruiting coordinator in 2019
- Recruited and helped sign McDonald's All-American five-star recruits Maryam Dauda, Jersey Wolfenbarger and Taliah Scott, as well as in-state prodigy, four-star prospect Jenna Lawrence
- On the court, Love played a role in post-player development for Arkansas, helping the program achieve postseason eligibility for five-out-of-seven years prior to the 2023-24 season, including two NCAA appearances
Southern Mississippi (2013-17)
- Helped in all aspects of recruiting, including operations
- Scouted upcoming opponents
- Contributed to film breakdowns
McNeese State (2012-13)
- Handled on-campus and off-campus recruiting
- Oversaw all social media and marketing efforts
- Coordinated camps and clinics
- Contributed to scouting opponents and skill development in student-athletes
- Worked with both guards and post players
Playing Career
- Three-time Hall of Famer, including Southern Miss M-Club, Jones College HOF and Mississippi Community College
- Played one year in the French Professional League with Cote D'Opale Basket Calais
- Spent a season with the Connecticut Suns before entering free agency
- Rewrote the record books as a player and reached program firsts at both Jones County Junior College and Southern Miss during her collegiate career
- Played for Hall of Fame coach, Sandra Sumrall, at Jones College
- Became the first JCJC player in nearly a decade to be named NJCAA All-American
- Finished top-10 in USM program history in the following categories, including second in rebounding average (11.1), third in rebounding (1,051), fourth in scoring average (16.6), fifth in field goals made (648) and field goals attempted (1,436), sixth in scoring (1,576), seventh in 3-point goals made (94) and attempted (307) and 10th in minutes played (3,188)
- Three-time All-Conference USA First Team
- Arkansas Miss Basketball (2005)
- Daughter of Annie Williams