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Two Alabama Women's Basketball Players Planning to Enter Transfer Portal: Roll Call
Diana Collins 20, LSU Tigers Women’s Basketball take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Two Alabama Women's Basketball Players Planning to Enter Transfer Portal: Roll Call

Originally posted on Alabama Crimson Tide on SI
By Hunter De Siver  |  Last updated Apr 2, 2026 1:00 AM ET

Alabama women's basketball gained a head coach in Pauline Love on Wednesday, but per On3, guard Diana Collins and forward Naomi Jones are planning to enter the transfer portal.

Collins and Jones will become the Crimson Tide's third and fourth players to move on from the team, joining freshman forward Joy Egbuna and redshirt sophomore forward Reychel Douglas. It's uncertain at this time where this quartet of players will land, but it's important to note that former Alabama head coach Kristy Curry left UA on March 24 after 13 seasons to take the same role at USF.

Collins started in all 33 contests for the Crimson Tide, averaging 8.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.1 minutes per game. The junior spent each of the last two seasons in Tuscaloosa after her freshman campaign at Ohio State.

Collins posted 11 double-digit scoring games this season, including five straight between Dec. 17 and Jan. 8. Collins tallied a career-high 20 points against Jackson State on Dec. 14 and a personal best eight rebounds against Troy on Dec. 21.

Jones appeared in 31 of the Tide’s 33 games, making 13 starts and averaging 4.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 16.6 minutes per game. The redshirt sophomore was granted a medical redshirt after missing the entire 2024-25 season due to an ACL injury.

Jones set a career-high 15 points against Jackson State and hauled in 11 rebounds against Tennessee on Jan. 18. She led Alabama in blocks this season with 61 (30 more than the second-most), and also offensive rebounds with 58 (22 more than the second-most).

Countdown to Alabama Football's A-Day Scrimmage

Nine days (Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium)

Roll Call: Thursday, April 2, 2026

  • Oklahoma women's basketball head coach Jennie Baranczyk bid farewell to her former assistant: "Pauline Love is one of the best in the business. From the moment she arrived here at Oklahoma, she helped push our program forward with the way she leads, competes and connects with people. Her influence on our student-athletes shows up every day, and she's someone who consistently brings out the best in those around her. She's ready for this opportunity at Alabama, and I have no doubt she will build something special in Tuscaloosa. We'll miss her in Norman, but we're proud of her and thankful for the mark she's left on this program."
  • Alabama superstar shortstop Justin Lebron participated in the "Covering the Bases" social media game, where he shared a bit about himself. He prefers hitting over fielding, dogs over cats, a late comeback over an early lead and his favorite moment at Alabama was last year's 10-run comeback win over Ohio State — a game where he recorded six RBIs and two home runs.
  • Alabama 2026 small forward commit Tarris Bouie shined against Archbishop Stepinac at Chipotle Nationals, as he finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
  • Alabama baseball centerfielder Bryce Fowler detailed what his thoughts are when he's in the batter's box. The redshirt senior holds a batting average of .343 with 37 hits, 28 runs, 20 RBIs, seven doubles and three home runs in 29 games this season.
  • Alabama volleyball is hosting a free clinic for grades 1-5 on April 12. Here's the link to register. On April 11, the Crimson Tide is also hosting a $54 volleyball coaches clinic and that registration link can be found here.

Wednesday's Alabama Crimson Tide Results:

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Thursday's Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule:

  • Women's tennis at Florida, 5 p.m. CT, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This Date in Alabama Crimson Tide History:

April 2, 1948: Danny Ford, who played for the Crimson Tide and began his coaching career at Alabama, was born in Gadsden, Ala.

April 2, 1960: “Bear” Bryant said the Alabama offensive line was suspect for the upcoming season. "We only have three boys who have played any ball. We are real thin on the line," Bryant said after a scrimmage. Among those he praised included backs Mike Fracchia (60 yards rushing on 13 carries), Ray Abruzzese (39 yards on seven carries), Goobie Stapp (34 yards on five carries) and Butch Wilson (35 yards on four carries). The coach added that Tommy Brooker played well, with the junior receiver catching two passes for 47 yards and making all three extra-point attempts.

April 2, 1987: Former Alabama All-American offensive lineman Mike Johnson was born in Pensacola, Fla.

Alabama Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

"A long way. I guess you could say it's the distance from Shreveport to Pasadena.”

— Mike Johnson on how much the Crimson Tide improved from 2007 to 2009

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This article first appeared on Alabama Crimson Tide on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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