LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kyra Elza is out after four seasons at the helm.

What You Need To Know

  • After four seasons, Kyra Elza has been "relieved of duties" as head coach of the University of Kentucky women's basketball team

  • Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced the decision days after the team lost to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference tournament

  • Elza has been coach of the Wildcats since Nov. 2020, when Matthew Mitchell resigned

  • UK will begin a national search for a new coach

Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Elza had been “relieved of duties” days after the team lost to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference tournament, ending their 2023-24 season.

Elzy has been coach of the Wildcats since Nov. 2020, when Matthew Mitchell resigned. In 2022, she led the team to a SEC tournament championship. She also served eight seasons on the Kentucky staff as assistant coach and associate head coach.

“I appreciate Kyra for her efforts at Kentucky, on and off the court, and wish her and her family the best in the future,” Barnhart said.

The 2023-24 season was lackluster for the women’s squad, going 12-20 on the season with a 4-12 record in the SEC. In her four seasons as head coach, Elzy had a 61-60 record with a 23-40 conference record.

UK will begin a national search for a new head coach.  

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