Georgia has quickly appointed Ayla Guzzardo as the new head coach for its women's basketball team, just a day after parting ways with Katie Abrahamson-Henderson. Guzzardo, who guided McNeese to a Southland championship and a record 29 wins in one season, is excited about the opportunity. Her previous experience includes a successful eight-season run at Southeastern Louisiana, where she recorded 233 wins and led the Lions to their first NCAA Tournament appearance. The Bulldogs made this change after Abrahamson-Henderson finished with a 69-59 record over four seasons, leading the team to two NCAA Tournament appearances.

By the Numbers
  • Ayla Guzzardo achieved 29 victories with McNeese in the 2024-25 season.
  • She was 233-122 over eight seasons at Southeastern Louisiana.
State of Play
  • Guzzardo replaces Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, who coached for four seasons.
  • Georgia made the coaching change after consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2023 and 2026.
What's Next

Guzzardo will begin her tenure focused on maintaining the program's competitive edge and furthering its storied history. Expectations include building on recent NCAA Tournament appearances and solidifying recruitment strategies to strengthen the Bulldogs' roster.

Bottom Line

The appointment of Ayla Guzzardo symbolizes Georgia's commitment to excellence in women's basketball, aiming for a future marked by sustained success and greater achievements in the NCAA landscape.