Athens, Ga. — Georgia announced Saturday that it has agreed to mutually part ways with women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson.
The decision came after Georgia fell 22–10 this season and lost 82–73 in overtime. Virginia In the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Abrahamson-Henderson compiled a 69–59 record in four seasons, finishing above .500 in SEC games only once.
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks said the search for a new coach will begin immediately.
“We want to thank Coach Abe for his leadership and wish him well moving forward,” Brooks said in a statement released by Georgia. “We are committed to carrying on the proud tradition of Lady Bulldog basketball and will continue to support our program with the resources necessary for future success.”
Brooks said Georgia has the resources for a successful program.
“We have an outstanding group of alumni and a dedicated fan base,” Brooks said. “Our search for a new head coach will be focused on someone who will carry on this legacy and effectively connect with our student-athletes, alumni and supporters.”
Georgia became a national powerhouse under longtime coach Andy Landers, who retired in 2015 after leading the Lady Bulldogs to 31 NCAA Tournament appearances in his 36-year career. He took Georgia to five Final Fours and two national championship games.
Abrahamson-Henderson played under Landers at Georgia and was hired as only the third full-time coach in program history on March 26, 2022, replacing Joni Taylor.
