Georgia Lady Bulldogs Basketball

The Georgia Lady Bulldogs basketball team is a collegiate women's basketball program that represents the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The team competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and has a rich history of success, including 11 SEC championships and 33 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Lady Bulldogs have also produced several notable players, including Saudia Roundtree, Katrina McClain, and Teresa Edwards, who have gone on to successful careers in the WNBA and international basketball.

Program History

The Georgia Lady Bulldogs basketball program was established in 1973, and the team has been a consistent presence in the NCAA Tournament since the 1980s. The team’s first SEC championship came in 1983, and they have since won 10 more conference titles, including a streak of four consecutive championships from 1995 to 1998. The Lady Bulldogs have also appeared in the NCAA Tournament 33 times, including a trip to the Final Four in 1985 and 1999.

Notable Players

The Georgia Lady Bulldogs have produced several notable players throughout their history. Saudia Roundtree, a guard from 1991 to 1995, is the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,153 points. Katrina McClain, a forward from 1983 to 1987, won two Olympic gold medals and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. Teresa Edwards, a guard from 1982 to 1986, won five Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the greatest players in women’s basketball history.

Recent Performance

The Georgia Lady Bulldogs have continued to be a competitive force in the SEC and NCAA Tournament in recent years. The team has appeared in the NCAA Tournament 11 times since 2000, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2013. The Lady Bulldogs have also won two SEC championships since 2000, including a title in 2007. The team’s recent success can be attributed to the strong play of players such as Christy Marshall, who was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2007, and Jenna Staiti, who was named the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2018.

Coaching Staff

The Georgia Lady Bulldogs are currently led by head coach Joni Taylor, who has been at the helm of the program since 2015. Taylor has led the team to two NCAA Tournament appearances and has been named the SEC Coach of the Year twice. The team’s coaching staff also includes associate head coach Robert Mosely and assistant coaches Kelsey Briggs and Candice Jackson.

The Georgia Lady Bulldogs' success can be attributed to the team's strong defense, which has been a hallmark of the program since the 1980s. The team's fast break offense has also been a key factor in their success, with players such as Saudia Roundtree and Katrina McClain using their speed and agility to outmaneuver opponents.

• The Georgia Lady Bulldogs have won 11 SEC championships since the conference was established in 1982.
• The team has appeared in the NCAA Tournament 33 times, including a trip to the Final Four in 1985 and 1999.
• The Lady Bulldogs have produced several notable players, including Saudia Roundtree, Katrina McClain, and Teresa Edwards, who have gone on to successful careers in the WNBA and international basketball.