Overview
- The University of Alabama announced the staff changes on Sept. 3, 2026, naming Alex Accetta director of program relations and promoting Josh Pierre to director of player development.
- Accetta worked in Alabama's men’s program from 2015 to 2022 and spent the last four seasons with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks in guest experience and business operations.
- The athletic department said Accetta will report to executive deputy athletic director Shane Lyons rather than directly to head coach Nate Oats, clarifying formal oversight for her role.
- Josh Pierre was elevated from director of operations to director of player development to fill a role vacated after Christian Pino left for Providence.
- Accetta's past duties overseeing travel, logistics and recruiting visits match her new duties and her return could tighten day-to-day operations as Alabama prepares for exhibitions and the 2026–27 season.