Rick Moody (coach)
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Rick Moody is currently an assistant women's basketball coach at Syracuse University
, arriving in 2007. He previously served as the head coach for Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball
from 1990 to 2005. He is Alabama's all-time leader in basketball games won among basketball coaches at Alabama in terms of wins and winning percentage. His 310 total wins are more than all other Crimson Tide basketball coaches combined.
Coach Moody led his Alabama squads to 11 post-season tournaments including eight trips to the NCAA Tournament
. In the NCAA Tournaments involving Alabama while coached by Moody, Alabama advanced to five straight Sweet Sixteen appearances, as well as its only Final Four appearance in 1994. Alabama women's basketball enjoyed eight seasons of winning 20 or more games while Moody was the Head Coach.
He also led the Tide to a record 26 wins in the 1993-1994 season. Under his direction, Alabama reached a final top-25 ranking eight times. In addition, they recorded 44 wins over nationally-ranked opponents including nine versus top-10 squads. His coaching career is also highlighted by outstanding numbers, including 19 regular-season tournament titles, 145 home victories, 97 regular-season SEC wins and 13 SEC Tournament victories.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
, arriving in 2007. He previously served as the head coach for Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball
Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball
The Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball program represents the University of Alabama in the sport of women's basketball. The team competes in the Southeastern Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association. They are coached by Wendell Hudson, the first African-American student-athlete...
from 1990 to 2005. He is Alabama's all-time leader in basketball games won among basketball coaches at Alabama in terms of wins and winning percentage. His 310 total wins are more than all other Crimson Tide basketball coaches combined.
Coach Moody led his Alabama squads to 11 post-season tournaments including eight trips to the NCAA Tournament
NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season...
. In the NCAA Tournaments involving Alabama while coached by Moody, Alabama advanced to five straight Sweet Sixteen appearances, as well as its only Final Four appearance in 1994. Alabama women's basketball enjoyed eight seasons of winning 20 or more games while Moody was the Head Coach.
He also led the Tide to a record 26 wins in the 1993-1994 season. Under his direction, Alabama reached a final top-25 ranking eight times. In addition, they recorded 44 wins over nationally-ranked opponents including nine versus top-10 squads. His coaching career is also highlighted by outstanding numbers, including 19 regular-season tournament titles, 145 home victories, 97 regular-season SEC wins and 13 SEC Tournament victories.