University of Georgia Athletics
Patton, Herboth First Two Additions to Guzzardo’s Staff
April 10, 2026 | Women's Basketball
ATHENS, Ga. — Bri Patton, an experienced recruiter within the Southeastern Conference, and Megan Herboth, a veteran women's basketball administrator, will remain on the Georgia women's basketball staff, head coach Ayla Guzzardo announced Friday.
Patton has been named an assistant coach/director of recruiting, while Herboth will serve as the executive director of basketball operations and administration.
"I am excited to keep Bri and Megan on our staff," Guzzardo said. "Their knowledge of the game, the relationships they have built with so many around our program and their passion for the University of Georgia made this a no-brainer. They have phenomenal experience at a high level and will both fit in perfectly with the rest of our staff. I am so pumped to work alongside them every day!"
Bri Patton Bio
A native of Conyers, Ga., Patton has served the last two seasons as Georgia's director of recruiting operations after spending three years in the same role at Ole Miss, helping both programs sign numerous top recruiting classes.
Patton graduated from the University of Georgia in 2018 with a degree in sport management. She was a member of the Lady Bulldogs' staff as a manager during her time in school and also served as a graduate assistant at UCF.
She helped lead the Knights to a 26-4 season and its first win in NCAA Tournament history in 2021-22. UCF entered the NCAA Tournament on a 13-game winning streak, its longest in program history. As a graduate assistant, Patton was a key piece of day-to-day operations, practices and game planning. She also worked in assisting in recruiting operations and with the program's academic advisors.
At Ole Miss, Patton helped the Rebels sign multiple top 10 recruiting classes during her three seasons.
Patton also spent time as a physical education teacher and coach for the Rockdale County Public Schools and worked as a gameday operations intern for the Atlanta Dream.
Megan Herboth Bio
Herboth will enter her fifth season on Georgia's staff, previously serving as an executive assistant, while leading operations efforts. She has a hand in nearly every facet of the program, including travel, alumni relations and community service.
Prior to Georgia, Herboth served in the communications office at UCF, where worked with nearly every sport during her eight years in Orlando. She was named a 2022 Greater Orlando Sports Commission SPORTYS Award finalist for Best in Communications and Public Relations. She was also tabbed the American Volleyball Coaches Association Southeast Region Division SID of the Year in 2015.
Herboth joined the UCF Athletics staff in July 2014 and was promoted in July 2016 to associate director of communications. She served as the primary communications contact for women's basketball, rowing, cross country and track and field and previously worked with volleyball, women's soccer, softball and men's tennis.
Prior to joining UCF, Herboth spent two years in the sports information office at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. Before her time in Washington, she worked in the Athletics Communications office at the University of Alabama while pursuing a master's degree in human performance with an emphasis in sport management. Her time with the Crimson Tide included national championships in football, gymnastics, softball and women's golf. She assisted hosting the NCAA Softball Championship, as well. Herboth capped off her time at Alabama by earning a CoSIDA Publications Award for her work on the rowing media guide.
Patton and Herboth are the first two additions to Guzzardo's staff.
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Patton has been named an assistant coach/director of recruiting, while Herboth will serve as the executive director of basketball operations and administration.
"I am excited to keep Bri and Megan on our staff," Guzzardo said. "Their knowledge of the game, the relationships they have built with so many around our program and their passion for the University of Georgia made this a no-brainer. They have phenomenal experience at a high level and will both fit in perfectly with the rest of our staff. I am so pumped to work alongside them every day!"
Bri Patton Bio
A native of Conyers, Ga., Patton has served the last two seasons as Georgia's director of recruiting operations after spending three years in the same role at Ole Miss, helping both programs sign numerous top recruiting classes.
Patton graduated from the University of Georgia in 2018 with a degree in sport management. She was a member of the Lady Bulldogs' staff as a manager during her time in school and also served as a graduate assistant at UCF.
She helped lead the Knights to a 26-4 season and its first win in NCAA Tournament history in 2021-22. UCF entered the NCAA Tournament on a 13-game winning streak, its longest in program history. As a graduate assistant, Patton was a key piece of day-to-day operations, practices and game planning. She also worked in assisting in recruiting operations and with the program's academic advisors.
At Ole Miss, Patton helped the Rebels sign multiple top 10 recruiting classes during her three seasons.
Patton also spent time as a physical education teacher and coach for the Rockdale County Public Schools and worked as a gameday operations intern for the Atlanta Dream.
Megan Herboth Bio
Herboth will enter her fifth season on Georgia's staff, previously serving as an executive assistant, while leading operations efforts. She has a hand in nearly every facet of the program, including travel, alumni relations and community service.
Prior to Georgia, Herboth served in the communications office at UCF, where worked with nearly every sport during her eight years in Orlando. She was named a 2022 Greater Orlando Sports Commission SPORTYS Award finalist for Best in Communications and Public Relations. She was also tabbed the American Volleyball Coaches Association Southeast Region Division SID of the Year in 2015.
Herboth joined the UCF Athletics staff in July 2014 and was promoted in July 2016 to associate director of communications. She served as the primary communications contact for women's basketball, rowing, cross country and track and field and previously worked with volleyball, women's soccer, softball and men's tennis.
Prior to joining UCF, Herboth spent two years in the sports information office at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. Before her time in Washington, she worked in the Athletics Communications office at the University of Alabama while pursuing a master's degree in human performance with an emphasis in sport management. Her time with the Crimson Tide included national championships in football, gymnastics, softball and women's golf. She assisted hosting the NCAA Softball Championship, as well. Herboth capped off her time at Alabama by earning a CoSIDA Publications Award for her work on the rowing media guide.
Patton and Herboth are the first two additions to Guzzardo's staff.
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