Katie Abrahamson-Henderson out as Georgia women’s hoops coach

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia introduced Saturday that it has mutually agreed to half methods with women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson.

The resolution got here after Georgia completed 22-10 this season, with an 82-73 extra time loss to Virginia within the first spherical of the NCAA event.

Abrahamson-Henderson compiled a 69-59 file in 4 seasons, with just one ending above .500 in SEC video games.

Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks stated a seek for a brand new coach would start instantly.

“We would like to thank Coach ABE for her leadership and wish her well moving forward,” Brooks stated in an announcement launched by Georgia. “We are committed to building on the proud tradition of Lady Bulldog basketball and will continue to support our program with the necessary resources for future success.”

Brooks stated Georgia has the assets for a profitable program.

“We have an outstanding group of alumni and a dedicated fan base,” Brooks stated. “Our search for a new head coach will focus on someone who will carry on this legacy and connect with our student-athletes, alumni and supporters in an impactful way.”

Georgia turned a nationwide powerhouse below longtime coach Andy Landers, who retired in 2015 after main the Lady Bulldogs to 31 NCAA event appearances over his 36-year profession. He took Georgia to 5 Final Fours and two nationwide championship recreation appearances.

Abrahamson-Henderson performed below Landers at Georgia and was employed to switch Joni Taylor on March 26, 2022, as solely the third full-time coach in program historical past.