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TUSCALOOSA - Wendell Hudson, Associate Athletics Director for Alumni Relations, has been named the eighth head women's basketball coach of The University of Alabama Crimson Tide, as announced today by Director of Athletics Mal Moore. Hudson will return to the hard floor where he has over 26 years of coaching experience. A day and time for a formal press conference has yet to be determined.
"In addition to being the first African American scholarship athlete at the University of Alabama Wendell has remained a respected and important individual at our University for many years," Moore said. "He is uniquely qualified for this position at this time. I can think of no one that understands the landscape and the challenges, as well as the opportunities that face our women's program at this time. When you consider he has excellent basketball contacts throughout the region and the nation I think Wendell is positioned to greatly help our recruiting efforts."
Hudson succeeds Stephany Smith, who was dismissed on March 11 after three seasons as the head coach.

"This is going to be a good move for me and the university," Hudson said. "I have a tremendous passion for Alabama athletics. I know I can get the best out of people and can get people to work hard together. This is going to be a really good challenge and I look forward to getting started."
A veteran basketball coach with over 26 years of experience with both men and women's teams, including seven seasons in the SEC, Hudson has a proven track record of success, especially in the state of Alabama.
Hudson began his coaching at Alabama under C.M. Newton as an assistant coach from 1974-79. On the sideline as an assistant at the Capstone, Hudson helped the Tide compile a 129-41 record that included three-straight SEC titles and a Sweet 16 appearance in 1976. The Tide was ranked in the nation's top-10 for 43 of 54 weeks during its three year SEC title run.
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Good deal at least he's coming home.