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Is Georgia basketball playing its way out of the NCAA Tournament?

The Georgia Bulldogs’ basketball team is on the NCAA Tournament bubble

The Georgia Bulldogs are predicted a No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament after a recent losing streak according to ESPN’s latest bracketology. Joe Lunardi, who updated his projections on Tuesday, has Georgia as one of his final four teams with a first round bye. UGA is on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament just a couple of weeks after being ranked.

Georgia is on a four game losing streak and needs to turn things around. Head coach Mike White and Georgia are projected to play the Clemson Tigers (a No. 7 seed) in March Madness, but the Bulldogs could get knocked out of the projected NCAA Tournament field with a few more losses.

Georgia desperately needs to win on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET (televised on SEC Network) against the South Carolina Gamecocks to improve their NCAA Tournament hopes. Georgia (14-6, 2-5) has a 78.5% chance to beat South Carolina (10-10, 0-7) according to ESPN. The Dawgs simply can’t afford to lose at home to the worst team in the SEC.

The SEC is the top conference in college basketball and has a nation’s best 13 teams projected to make the NCAA Tournament. Georgia is coming off a disappointing week where the Bulldogs blew a big lead against Arkansas and then got demolished in a 30-point loss to Florida.

The Bulldogs received six votes in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. Georgia also has a major opportunity on Saturday, Feb. 1 at No. 4 Alabama.

UGA basketball predicted to make NCAA Tournament

The Georgia Bulldogs’ basketball team is projected to make the NCAA Tournament, but must keep winning

The Georgia Bulldogs are projected as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN’s latest bracketology. Joe Lunardi, who updated his projections on Tuesday, has Georgia playing Creighton (a No. 9 seed) in March Madness.

Georgia’s next opportunity to improve their NCAA Tournament hopes will be on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Arkansas Razorbacks. Georgia (14-4, 2-3) has  46.6% chance to beat Arkansas (11-7, 0-5) according to ESPN. The Georgia at Arkansas game will be televised on SEC Network at 9:00 p.m. ET.

The SEC is the best conference in basketball and has a nation’s best 12 teams projected to make March Madness. Georgia is coming off a disappointing week where the Bulldogs lost to No. 7 Tennessee and No. 1 Auburn. UGA had a chance to really improve its NCAA Tournament chances, but suffered a narrow 70-68 loss to Auburn.

Georgia fell out of the rankings after last week, but the Bulldogs are still close to being ranked. The Bulldogs received 39 votes in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

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Georgia has a potential first-round NBA draft pick in true freshman Asa Newell, who is the Bulldogs’ leading scorer.

It’s time to rank Georgia basketball

The UGA basketball team deserves to be ranked after earning a second straight ranked win

The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team needs to be ranked. Georgia is 14-2 and secured a pair of top-20 wins during the week.

On Saturday, Georgia defeated the No. 17 Oklahoma Sooners, 72-62, in the Bulldogs’ latest ranked win. Georgia beat No. 6 Kentucky in the week.

UGA basketball has not had back-to-back wins against ranked opponents since 2006-2007. Georgia is looking like an NCAA Tournament team so far. Through games of Jan. 10, Georgia had the 28 NET ranking. That figures to go up after it beat Oklahoma (13-3). The Sooners are 0-3 in SEC play after starting the year 13-0.

“Our detail was good. Our mental toughness was very good,” said Georgia basketball coach Mike White after the win. “We were locked in the other day (against Kentucky). So again, it was the response for a young team after beating number six. It was pretty good; it needs to be great. Coming into this week, it’s got to be great.”

Georgia’s next game is on Wednesday (Jan. 15) against No. 1 Tennessee. The SEC is in the middle of a very strong year and it will not get any easier for Georgia.

“If that were to happen (being ranked), I’d be happy for our fans. I don’t really care. I want to reach our potential and reach our ceiling and continue to get better and prepare well for this next one. If it happens or it doesn’t happen, we’re still going to talk about how we handle today’s success,” said White.

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Entering the Oklahoma game, Georgia was a No. 9 seed in ESPN’s latest bracketology, so UGA is no lock for the NCAA Tournament. The Dawgs need to win half their games in SEC play to feel confident about making March Madness.

UGA basketball begins stretch vs. 7 straight ranked SEC foes

Georgia basketball plays against seven ranked opponents to open up conference play including the No. 1 and No. 2 team in the nation

The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team (12-1) is off to one of the best starts in program history (Georgia also started 12-1 in 1930-1931). Georgia’s most recent win featured a 17-point comeback win against South Carolina State, who gave the Bulldogs a significant challenge.

“They had us on our heels offensively, and they hit a couple contested threes with just a little bit of miscommunication, and their confidence grew and they finished the latter part of the first half in a big, big way,” Georgia basketball coach Mike White said. “Our culture came through, it did.”

Now, Georgia will begin a season-defining stretch of games. The Bulldogs, who received 36 votes in the Coaches Poll, play seven straight ranked opponents to begin SEC play.

The SEC has looked like the best basketball conference in the country. The SEC has nine teams ranked in the top 25 including four of the top six teams.

Who are the seven ranked teams Georgia faces to begin conference play?

Georgia Bulldogs forward Asa Newell is one of the top freshman in the country. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
  • No. 24 Ole Miss (away) on Jan. 4 at noon ET (all times ET)
  • No. 10 Kentucky (home) on Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m.
  • No. 12 Oklahoma (home) on Jan. 11 at 6:00 p.m.
  • No. 1 Tennessee (away) on Jan. 15 at 8:00 p.m.
  • No. 2 Auburn (home) on Jan. 18 at 1:00 p.m.
  • No. 23 Arkansas (away) on Jan. 22 at 9:00 p.m.
  • No. 6 Florida (away) on Jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Georgia projected as No. 8 seed in NCAA Tournament

Don’t sleep on the Georgia Bulldogs’ basketball team

The Georgia Bulldogs have been projected as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN. Joe Lunardi, who updated his projections on Tuesday, has Georgia playing Utah State in March Madness.

The SEC is looking stacked and has put together a historically good nonconference record. Thirteen of the 16 teams in the SEC are projected to make March Madness. However, SEC conference play will be very challenging and likely reduce this number.

It is early in the season, but Georgia is off to a good start and is already 9-1. The Bulldogs have notable wins over Georgia Tech, St. John’s and Notre Dame.

Georgia is close to being ranked. The Bulldogs received 23 votes in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

“Really good team, and I thought (Grand Canyon) played really well,” Georgia basketball head coach Mike White said after UGA beat Grand Canyon. “I thought they defended at a really high level, and we never found offensive flow. They’ll win 30 games again, and they’ll go back to the tournament. And we’ll look back on this one as a learning experience. Very much a quality win, but we’re fortunate because it could have gone the other way.”

Georgia’s next game is against Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Georgia-Buffalo game will be televised on SEC Network+.

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Georgia has a potential first-round NBA draft pick in true freshman Asa Newell along with several other talented newcomers. Georgia basketball begins SEC play on Jan. 4 at Ole Miss.

Georgia basketball upsets No. 20 St. John’s

Georgia Bulldogs basketball team stuns No. 22 St. John’s in an upset victory

This weekend was critical for the Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Mike White for earning a big nonconference win. Georgia lost 80-69 to No. 15 Marquette on Saturday, but picked up a ranked win on Sunday over the No. 20 St. John’s Red Storm.

Bulldogs basketball team faced two ranked teams in the Bahamas and went 1-1. The Bulldogs kept the game close for a long time and were able to upset the Red Storm, winning 66-63.

The game was very physical with four first half technical fouls. The UGA team defense was excellent only allowing a 30 percent field goal percentage in the first half and not allowing the Red Storm to connecting on a three-pointer.  The UGA offense was very efficient shooting over 50 percent from the field and close to 40 percent from three to sustain a 32-28 lead at halftime.

In the second half, the Bulldogs had more adversity against the Red Storm’s  full court pressure, which caused the Bulldogs to turn the ball over 14 more times. To go along with the turnovers key rotation pieces Blue Cain, RJ Godfrey, and Asa Newell all fouled out for Georgia in the second half.

This game highlighted Asa Newell’s significance moving forward, as he led the team with 18 points. Silas Demary Jr. followed with 15 points, while Tyrin Lawrence contributed 11 and nine rebounds to round out the scoring effort.
With a win like this expect the Bulldogs to be in more talks about the NCAA Tournament. Georgia got a premier nonconference win.

UGA basketball named as NCAA Tournament bubble team

The Georgia Bulldogs are 5-0 and play a pair of ranked opponents over the weekend

The Georgia Bulldogs have been named as an NCAA Tournament bubble team according to ESPN. Joe Lunardi, who updated his projections on Tuesday, has Georgia as one of the next four teams out of March Madness.

Yes, it is very early in the season, but Georgia is already 5-0. The Bulldogs just recorded their largest margin over victory (48 points) since 2006, which is an excellent sign.

Georgia has a potential first-round NBA draft pick in true freshman Asa Newell along with several other talented newcomers.

“We’re all trying to grow as programs and as teams,” said Georgia basketball coach Mike White. The Bulldogs already have an impressive win at Georgia Tech and are looking to build off that ahead of a pair of challenging games.

On Saturday, Nov. 23 Georgia plays No. 14 Marquette at 11:00 a.m. ET at neutral site in the Bahamas. Georgia won’t get much rest before the Dawgs play No. 21 St. John’s on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

“We’ve been really good at times defensively, but have we put 40 (minutes) together,” said White. Georgia will have to play its best to beat a talented pair of undefeated Big East opponents.

This weekend represents Georgia basketball’s biggest nonconference test before UGA begins SEC play on Jan. 4.

Georgia basketball ranked surprisingly high in preseason top-100

Can Georgia basketball make a run to the NCAA Tournament? CBS Sports thinks the Dawgs have a shot

The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team is ranked No. 45 in CBS Sports’ most recent preseason top-100 rankings. As the No. 45 team, Georgia would be on the cusp of making the NCAA Tournament.

“The Bulldogs fully expect to be competitive and in the top half of the SEC, thanks above all to anticipated reforms with the team’s rebounding,” said Matt Norlander of CBS Sports.

Georgia basketball is coming off a 20-17 (6-12 in SEC) season where UGA finished No. 11 in the SEC. Georgia did have a promising run in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT), but the Bulldogs wouldn’t have made the NIT if several teams did not elect to participate.

Georgia lost a few pieces from last season, but added a couple of key names via the transfer portal and returns several quality players.

“Mike White has two players back who will be starters in Silas Demary Jr. and Blue Cain. Demary really might be the most undervalued player in the SEC,” continued Norlander. Georgia’s most notable signee is five-star forward Asa Newell.

“He’ll (Newell) need to be a top-10 freshman in the country to validate my UGA ranking, and I think he’s gonna pull it off,” said Norlander. “Look for Demary to step up and be one of the best defenders in the SEC – with backup De’Shayne Montgomery not that far behind. Tyrin Lawrence (via Vandy) and RJ Godfrey (via Clemson) should round out the starting five.”

Georgia opens the 2024-2025 college basketball season on Monday, Nov. 4 against Tennessee Tech at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Georgia basketball adds 7-foot-1 center to 2025 class

Four-star center recruit has committed to UGA basketball

Tuesday afternoon, 7-foot-1 center recruit Jackson McVey committed to head coach Mike White and Georgia basketball. McVey is playing at the Overtime Elite in Atlanta, Georgia.

McVey’s addition to the class of 2025 shows that Mike White looking to add size for the future for this program. McVey’s addition marks the second year in a row where an Overtime Elite player has committed to play for the Bulldogs with Somto Cyril signing in last year’s 2024 class.

McVey went on a visit to Athens this September and was constantly in communication since receiving an offer this summer from Mike White.

The lengthy center is the No. 25 player at his position, per ESPN. McVey is ranked as a four-star recruit.

Georgia’s 2025 class now includes four-star Jacob Wilkins, Kareem Stagg, and now Jackson McVey with all of them being 6-foot-8 and up. The future for the wings and bigs at UGA is going to be something to watch. Georgia’s class is now ranked No. 7 in the country.

Mike White and company beat out Georgia Tech, Florida, and Florida State for the in-state recruit. This is great momentum going into the upcoming high school and college basketball season starting in a few weeks.

Four-star center commits to the Georgia Bulldogs

Four-star center prospect Kareem Stagg has committed to UGA

Four-star center Kareem Stagg has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs basketball program. Stagg is a member of the class of 2025.

The 6-foot-8, 220-pound center plays high school basketball for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Stagg is ranked as the No. 72 recruit in the country. The IMG Academy standout is the No. 8 center in the nation and the No. 15 prospect in Florida, per 247Sports.

Stagg committed to Georgia over Michigan, Oklahoma State and Houston. Head coach Mike White and Georgia have the No. 13 basketball recruiting class in the 2025 cycle.

Georgia has a pair of 2025 commitments in Stagg and four-star shooting forward Jacob Wilkins, who is the son of Dominique Wilkins. Stagg brings size, athleticism and skill to Georgia’s recruiting class.

The four-star announced his commitment to UGA basketball via social media.

Georgia basketball is trending upwards entering the 2024-2025 season.