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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Women's Basketball
Gordon, Kayla
Kayla Gordon
- Title:
- Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- Year at Ole Miss:
- First
- E-mail:
- ktgordo2@olemiss.edu
- Phone:
- 662-915-7592
- Alma Mater:
- Jacksonville (2016)
After spending three seasons at her alma mater as an assistant coach at Jacksonville University, Kayla Gordon reunited with her former collegiate coach in Yolett McPhee-McCuin as Ole Miss' recruiting coordinator/assistant coach during the 2024-25 season.
Spearheading all recruiting efforts during her first year, Gordon helped secure SEC All-Freshman honoree Sira Thienou. She also brought in a trio of star-studded transfers who led Ole Miss to the program’s 12th Sweet 16. The Rebels saw immense success with Gordon as an assistant, notching a 22-11 record, including two victories over top 10 opponents.
As a player at JU, Gordon left her mark in the Dolphin record book in several categories. As the best rebounder in school history, Gordon tallied 1,031 boards and is the only player in school history to surpass 1,000 in her career. Her 1,225 points scored are the fourth-most all-time in program history.
"It has always been a dream of mine to work alongside a former player but timing has not presented that option for me until now. Kayla is an elite level person, has elite character, and someone I’ve been able to watch closely as she has begun her coaching journey.” said McPhee-McCuin. "We won a championship and a lot of games together. Kayla knows what I stand for and would be incredible for our players. She is a great teacher, communicator, and person and I am excited to see her impact with Team 50 and every team after.”
In her four years on the floor for the Dolphins, Gordon was a member of JU’s 2015-16 ASUN Tournament Championship team and also earned accolades as the ASUN Freshman of the year in 2014-15 and was honored as the ASUN’s Defensive Player of the year and to the All-Conference First Team as a senior.
Following her playing career at Jacksonville, Gordon ventured to Europe where she spent three seasons at the pro level where she most recently played with Vimpelin Veto in the Finland Korisliga. In her final professional season, she averaged 19.4 points per game and shot 49% from the field in 23 games.
The Meridian, Miss., native returns home after graduating from Meridian High School in 2014. At Meridian, Gordon was named a 2012 Region 5-6A Player of the Year, a three-time all-conference selection and a two-time Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen Selection.
"I am overjoyed to be joining the women’s basketball program at Ole Miss. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with someone that I love and respect as a coach and as a person. Coach Yo is a phenomenal coach who has and will continue to impact the game of basketball,” said Gordon. "As her former player, I know first-hand of her impact and willingness to grow and develop those around her. This is truly a full-circle moment to return to my home state of Mississippi and to work alongside Coach Yo."
Spearheading all recruiting efforts during her first year, Gordon helped secure SEC All-Freshman honoree Sira Thienou. She also brought in a trio of star-studded transfers who led Ole Miss to the program’s 12th Sweet 16. The Rebels saw immense success with Gordon as an assistant, notching a 22-11 record, including two victories over top 10 opponents.
As a player at JU, Gordon left her mark in the Dolphin record book in several categories. As the best rebounder in school history, Gordon tallied 1,031 boards and is the only player in school history to surpass 1,000 in her career. Her 1,225 points scored are the fourth-most all-time in program history.
"It has always been a dream of mine to work alongside a former player but timing has not presented that option for me until now. Kayla is an elite level person, has elite character, and someone I’ve been able to watch closely as she has begun her coaching journey.” said McPhee-McCuin. "We won a championship and a lot of games together. Kayla knows what I stand for and would be incredible for our players. She is a great teacher, communicator, and person and I am excited to see her impact with Team 50 and every team after.”
In her four years on the floor for the Dolphins, Gordon was a member of JU’s 2015-16 ASUN Tournament Championship team and also earned accolades as the ASUN Freshman of the year in 2014-15 and was honored as the ASUN’s Defensive Player of the year and to the All-Conference First Team as a senior.
Following her playing career at Jacksonville, Gordon ventured to Europe where she spent three seasons at the pro level where she most recently played with Vimpelin Veto in the Finland Korisliga. In her final professional season, she averaged 19.4 points per game and shot 49% from the field in 23 games.
The Meridian, Miss., native returns home after graduating from Meridian High School in 2014. At Meridian, Gordon was named a 2012 Region 5-6A Player of the Year, a three-time all-conference selection and a two-time Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen Selection.
"I am overjoyed to be joining the women’s basketball program at Ole Miss. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with someone that I love and respect as a coach and as a person. Coach Yo is a phenomenal coach who has and will continue to impact the game of basketball,” said Gordon. "As her former player, I know first-hand of her impact and willingness to grow and develop those around her. This is truly a full-circle moment to return to my home state of Mississippi and to work alongside Coach Yo."
| COACHING CAREER | ||
| Year(s) | School | Position |
| 2024-Present | Ole Miss | Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach |
| 2021-24 | Jacksonville | Assistant Coach |
A Glimpse of Team 51: Christeen Iwuala and Tianna Thompson (WBB)
Monday, June 23
PRESSER | Yolett McPhee-McCuin (06-19-25)
Thursday, June 19
PRESSER | Cotie McMahon and Lauren Jacobs (06-19-25)
Thursday, June 19
PRESSER | Madi Scott Drafted by the Dallas Wings (04-14-25)
Monday, April 14
