Essence Cody is Alabama’s 6-foot-4 matchup problem — and a proven two-way swing piece
In the 2025-26 season, Essence Cody averaged 17.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game for Alabama, showing why she mattered every night as a high-impact forward with scoring touch, rim protection and real tournament value.[13][2] Her game stands out for efficient interior scoring, plus enough versatility to stretch bigs and impact the stat sheet in multiple ways; in Alabama’s 2026 NCAA Tournament win over Rhode Island, she dropped 19 points, and earlier she scored 16 in a win over ranked Georgia.[8][7]
