Two Georgia women’s basketball signees named 2021 McDonald’s All-Americans

Joni Taylor Georgia head coach Joni Taylor, Georgia guard Gabby Connally (2) during a game against Tennessee at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh)

By Connor Riley

The Georgia women’s basketball team is enjoying its best season in recent memory, sporting a 17-4 record and 9-4 mark in the SEC. The No. 17 Bulldogs seemed poised for a deep NCAA tournament run, led by head coach Joni Taylor.

And the Bulldogs will add some impressive firepower to their 2022 team, as two Georgia signees were named McDonald’s All-Americans on Tuesday.

Jillian Hollingshead of Powder Springs, Ga., and Reigan Richardson of Huntersville, N.C. were both named to the 2021 McDonald’s All-American team. Among SEC teams, only South Carolina signed more McDonald’s All-Americans in this cycle with four.

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