Last week, in our season review of the 2023 Alabama Gym season, we noted that 2022 had gotten off to a bumpy beginning: Tide star Luisa Blanco was in a boot; second-highest all-arounder Makarri Doggette was injured for a third of the year; new staff etc.
However, once everyone was healthy, and rotations established, the stellar senior class — joined by freshmen phenom Gabby Gladieux —led the way to some mostly impressive scoring in the second half the season.
Our prognosis for the 2024 season was that much would depend on the status of those four starters: Luisa, Makarri, floor specialist Mati Waligora, and versatile Ella Burgess.