The Livonia Stevenson girls basketball team hires Alison Hidey, the former Birmingham Groves coach who resides near the high school, to lead the Spartans, replacing Kareem Smartt.

By the Numbers
  • Hidey coached Groves for three seasons, achieving a 25-42 record.
  • The Spartans, under Smartt, progressed from a 6-12 record in his first season to a 13-11 record in the most recent season.
  • The Tigers have the top-ranked player in the country for the 2027 class, Sydney Savoury.
  • Stevenson is expected to have key returners like Bella Sapia and Gabby Yancura.
Yes, But

Hidey faces the challenge of elevating Stevenson to compete against top state teams after Groves' varied success under her lead.

State of Play
  • Hidey transitions from coaching in the Catholic League-Central and OAA-Red to leading Stevenson in the KLAA-East.
  • Stevenson under Smartt made progress each season but faced tough competition, like Farmington Hills Mercy and Salem in playoffs.
What's Next

Hidey will aim to build upon Smartt's foundation, utilizing the returning talent to strengthen Stevenson's position in the competitive KLAA-East division.

Bottom Line

Alison Hidey's appointment as Livonia Stevenson's head coach marks a strategic move to enhance the team's competitiveness in facing formidable opponents, building on the progress under the previous coach while navigating a challenging schedule in the KLAA-East.