UGA Women's Basketball Parts Ways with Head Coach

The University of Georgia has announced the departure of women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:49pm

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The University of Georgia has parted ways with women's basketball head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson. Abrahamson-Henderson had been the head coach of the Bulldogs since 2021, leading the team to a 59-31 record over the past five seasons. No specific reasons were given for her departure.

Why it matters

The UGA women's basketball program has struggled to find consistent success in recent years, and the departure of Abrahamson-Henderson marks the latest change as the university looks to rebuild the team and compete at a higher level in the SEC.

The details

Abrahamson-Henderson was hired as the UGA women's basketball head coach in 2021 after a successful stint at the University of Central Florida, where she led the Knights to four NCAA Tournament appearances. During her time at Georgia, the Bulldogs made the NCAA Tournament twice but failed to advance past the first round.

  • Abrahamson-Henderson was hired as UGA's head coach in 2021.
  • She led the Bulldogs to a 59-31 record over the past five seasons.

The players

Katie Abrahamson-Henderson

Former head coach of the University of Georgia women's basketball team.

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What’s next

The University of Georgia will now begin a search for a new women's basketball head coach to lead the program forward.

The takeaway

The departure of Abrahamson-Henderson marks a new chapter for the UGA women's basketball program as they look to find a coach who can help the team consistently compete at a high level in the SEC.