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UGA basketball hits buzzer beater, completes comeback vs. FSU

The Georgia Bulldogs completed a 17-point second-half comeback to defeat the Florida State Seminoles 68-66

The Georgia Bulldogs completed a 17-point second-half comeback to defeat the Florida State Seminoles on the road, 68-66. Georgia guard Justin Hill hit a clutch shot with 1.5 seconds left. Florida State was only able to hoist up a half court shot after Hill put Georgia up for good.

Georgia basketball is now 4-3. The Bulldogs now have wins over Florida State, Winthrop, Wake Forest, and NC Central. The Dawgs have suffered defeats to three quality opponents in Oregon, Miami, and Providence.

Georgia’s road win over Florida State is big for the Bulldogs, who have played a tough nonconference schedule. Georgia’s win evened up the ACC/SEC Challenge at 7-7.

Let’s take a look at Justin Hill’s clutch shot and reactions from Georgia’s win:

4-star SF Jacob Wilkins commits to UGA basketball

Jacob Wilkins, who is the son of former Georgia basketball legend Dominique Wilkins, has committed to Georgia basketball

Elite shooting forward Jacob Wilkins has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over the Virginia Cavaliers. Wilkins, who is the son of former Georgia legend and NBA great Dominique Wilkins, announced his commitment to Georgia shortly after taking an official visit to the University of Georgia on Oct. 26.

The shooting forward has recently visited both Georgia and Virginia basketball. Georgia was not the only school with family ties for Jacob Wilkins. Interestingly, Jacob Wilkins’ brother, Isaiah, played at Virginia from 2015-2018. Isaiah Wilkins is now an assistant coach for the Cavaliers.

Head coach Mike White and Georgia basketball extended a scholarship offer to Jacob Wilkins in January 2023. Wilkins’ commitment is a big addition to Georgia basketball. The Bulldogs are building a lot of recruiting momentum. Georgia just earned a commitment from five-star forward Asa Newell. Georgia basketball remains in the mix for five-star Derrion Reid.

Wilkins is ranked as a four-star recruit, but is very close to being rated as a five-star. He’s the No. 16 player in the country and the No. 4 shooting forward in the class of 2025. Wilkins is the No. 3 player in Georgia, per 247Sports.

The four-star shooting forward plays high school basketball for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. Wilkins previously played for Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

The 6-foot-8, 170-pound small forward is lengthy and athletic. He excels in transition play and is a good dunker. He will continue to add to his weight and strength frame throughout the remainder of his high school career.It will be fun to watch Jacob Wilkins make a name for himself.

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Wilkins’ dad, Dominique Wilkins, played basketball at Georgia from 1978-1982. Dominique Wilkins, who is arguably the best basketball player in Georgia history, was the No. 3 pick in the 1982 NBA draft. Wilkins played the majority of his NBA career for the Atlanta Hawks and made National Basketball Hall of Fame.

4-star SF Jacob Wilkins sets commitment date

Jacob Wilkins, who is the son of former Georgia basketball legend Dominique Wilkins, plans to announce his commitment soon

Elite shooting forward Jacob Wilkins has set his commitment date. Wilkins, who is the son of former Georgia legend and NBA great Dominique Wilkins, announced his commitment date after taking an official visit to the University of Georgia on Oct. 26.

Wilkins plans to announce his commitment on Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. ET. Wilkins will decide between Georgia and Virginia. The shooting forward has recently visited both basketball programs.

Jacob Wilkins’ brother, Isaiah, played at Virginia from 2015-2018. Isaiah Wilkins is also an assistant coach for the Cavaliers.

Head coach Mike White and Georgia basketball extended a scholarship offer to Jacob Wilkins in January 2023. Georgia has some recruiting momentum heading into Wilkins’ commitment. The Bulldogs just earned a commitment from five-star forward Asa Newell.

Wilkins is ranked as a four-star recruit, but is very close to being rated as a five-star. He’s the No. 16 player in the country and the No. 4 shooting forward in the class of 2025. Wilkins is the No. 3 player in Georgia, per 247Sports.

The four-star shooting forward plays high school basketball for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. Wilkins previously played for Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

The 6-foot-8, 170-pound small forward has recent scholarship offers from the Alabama, Cincinnati, Virginia,and Indiana.

Wilkins is lengthy and athletic. He excels in transition play and is a good dunker. He will continue to add to his weight and strength frame throughout the remainder of his high school career.

Wilkins recently took an official visit to the Virginia Cavaliers.

It will be fun to watch Jacob Wilkins make a name for himself. Wilkins’ dad, Dominique Wilkins, played basketball at Georgia from 1978-1982. Dominique Wilkins, who is arguably the best basketball player in Georgia history, was the No. 3 pick in the 1982 NBA draft. Wilkins played the majority of his NBA career for the Atlanta Hawks and made National Basketball Hall of Fame.

Georgia basketball is also looking to gain a commitment from five-star Derrion Reid over the next couple of days.

5-star SF Derrion Reid sets commitment date

Five-star shooting forward Derrion Reid will decide among Florida State, Alabama, and UGA basketball

Five-star shooting forward Derrion Reid will announce his commitment on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. ET. Head coach Mike White and Georgia basketball are looking to get another recruiting win after landing a commitment from five-star Asa Newell.

Reid plays basketball for Prolific Prep in Napa, California. Reid transferred from Grovetown High School in Grovetown, Georgia, ahead of his senior year.

Reid’s top three schools are Georgia, Alabama and Florida State.

The 6-foot-7, 180-pound forward is the No. 16 player in the nation, per 247Sports. Reid is the No. 4 power forward in the country and the No. 2 recruit in California in the class of 2024.

The five-star forward is versatile and can play either shooting forward or power forward. Reid is a good rebounder and defender. Reid plays inside more than you would expect at his size. Reid often throws down highlight dunks.

The Florida State Seminoles have had a back-to-back down years in the ACC. Florida State has a long history of developing and recruiting top wing talent. Head coach Leonard Hamilton and the Seminoles have a legitimate chance to land Reid.

Alabama has recently turned into a basketball powerhouse under head coach Nate Oates. The Crimson Tide are usually known for their football prowess, but should not be overlooked in Derrion Reid’s recruitment. Alabama finished the 2022-2023 basketball season with a record of 31-6, which was best in the SEC.

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The five-star shooting forward would be an excellent addition for the Georgia Bulldogs. Reid visited Georgia in October 2023. Second-year head coach Mike White is looking to add an influx of talent to the Georgia program. White started the class of 2024 strongly with a commitment from Asa Newell.

CBS ranks Georgia basketball surprisingly high heading into season

CBS is surprisingly confident in Georgia basketball’s level of roster talent and potential to make the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports ranks the Georgia Bulldogs surprisingly high entering the 2023-2024 college basketball season. The media generally projects Georgia to finish 12th in the SEC, but CBS is much higher on the Bulldogs.

CBS has Georgia No. 44 in the country and No. 8 in the SEC. CBS projects Texas A&M sixth in the country and as the top team in the SEC.

Georgia basketball and head coach Mike White return a more talented team than the 2022-2023 edition of the Bulldogs that finished 16-16. Georgia plays a more difficult schedule this season that features nonconference games against Florida State, Wake Forest and Oregon.

CBS is confident in Georgia coach Mike White.

Who will be the chaos agent in the SEC? Almost no one has UGA projected this high, but I’ll remind you that Mike White has never had back-to-back mediocre seasons in his 12-year career. This is a dart throw informed by history.

The Bulldogs open the 2023-2024 basketball season on Nov. 6 against the Oregon Ducks in Las Vegas, Nevada. Georgia has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2015, but if the Bulldogs can finish as the No. 44 team in the country, Georgia would have a legitimate chance to return to March Madness.

CBS is intrigued by Georgia’s talented transfer additions.

Let’s see what sort of stew these guys cook up. Names to follow: Noah Thomasson (Niagara), Jalen DeLoach (VCU), Russel Tchewa (South Florida), RJ Melendez (Illinois) and D-II player of the year RJ Sunahara (Nova Southeastern).

We expect Georgia to finish better than last year’s 16-16 campaign. However, we think it would be expecting a lot to think that Georgia will make the NCAA Tournament. It would be a pleasant surprise if we’re proven wrong.

Photos, summary: 2023-2024 SEC basketball media days

UGA men’s and women’s basketball faces a tough challenge in the SEC

SEC basketball season is about to return. Georgia men’s basketball opens the season on Nov. 6 against Oregon.

The media has picked the Georgia Bulldogs to finish No. 12 in the SEC. No players on the men’s Georgia basketball made the preseason All-SEC team.

Second-year head coach Mike White helped improve the Georgia basketball roster ahead of the 2023-2024 season. However, Georgia will play in a very competitive SEC. Georgia finished No. 11 in the SEC last year. The Bulldogs went 16-16 overall including 6-12 in SEC play.

The media picked Tennessee basketball to win the SEC. Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV was named as the SEC’s preseason Player of the Year.

On the women’s side, Georgia made the 2023 NCAA Tournament and is looking to return. The Lady Dawgs are projected to finish No. 7 in the SEC.

The media picked the defending national champion LSU Tigers to win the SEC in 2023-2024. South Carolina, who went 36-1 last year, is projected to finish second in the conference. LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese has been named as the conference’s preseason Player of the Year.

Let’s take a look at some for top photos from SEC basketball media days.

UGA basketball expected to finish No. 12 in SEC

Georgia basketball has low preseason expectations entering 2023-2024.

The media has picked the Georgia Bulldogs to finish No. 12 in the SEC. No players on Georgia basketball made the preseason All-SEC team.

Head coach Mike White helped improve the Georgia basketball roster for the 2023-2024 season. Georgia finished No. 11 in the SEC last year. The Bulldogs went 16-16 overall including 6-12 in SEC play. Georgia returns a fair amount of roster continuity, so the Dawgs have a legitimate shot to outperform preseason expectations.

The media picked Tennessee basketball to win the SEC. Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV was named as the SEC’s preseason Player of the Year. Taylor IV averaged 16.3 points per game last season.

Georgia basketball opens the 2023-2024 basketball season against the Oregon Ducks in Las Vegas, Nevada. Georgia has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2015, but things are looking brighter under head coach Mike White.

Georgia added VCU transfer forward Jalen Deloach, USF transfer center Russel Tchewa, Illinois transfer forward RJ Melendez, Niagara transfer guard Noah Thomasson, and Nova Southeastern forward RJ Sunahara this offseason.

The Dawgs lost guard Kario Oquendo, forward Jusaun Holt, and forward KyeRon Lindsay to the transfer portal this offseason.

4-star SF Jacob Wilkins to visit Georgia basketball

Jacob Wilkins, who is the son of former Georgia basketball legend Dominique Wilkins, plans to visit Georgia basketball later this month

Elite shooting forward Jacob Wilkins, who is the son of former Georgia legend and NBA great Dominique Wilkins, plans to take an official visit to the University of Georgia on Oct. 26.

Head coach Mike White and Georgia basketball extended a scholarship offer to Jacob Wilkins in January 2023. Wilkins is a four-star recruit. He’s the No. 16 player in the country and the No. 4 shooting forward in the class of 2025. Wilkins is the No. 3 player in Georgia, per 247Sports..

The four-star shooting forward plays high school basketball for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. Wilkins previously played for Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

The 6-foot-8, 170-pound small forward has recent scholarship offers from the Alabama, Virginia, Cincinnati and Indiana.

Wilkins is lengthy and athletic. He excels in transition play and is a good dunker. He will continue to add to his weight and strength frame throughout the remainder of his high school career.

It will be fun to watch Jacob Wilkins make a name for himself. Wilkins’ dad, Dominique Wilkins, played basketball at Georgia from 1978-1982. Dominique Wilkins, who is arguably the best basketball player in Georgia history, was the No. 3 pick in the 1982 NBA draft. Wilkins played the majority of his NBA career for the Atlanta Hawks and made National Basketball Hall of Fame.

Georgia basketball’s Jusaun Holt enters transfer portal

Georgia basketball guard Jusaun Holt enters the transfer portal after one season with the Bulldogs

The Georgia basketball roster turnover is not over yet. The Bulldogs are likely losing a contributor from the 2022-2023 basketball team in Jusaun Holt.

Holt played in 31 games during his lone season with the Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia. He transferred to Georgia from Alabama. Now, he is looking for another home for his third season of college basketball.

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Rising junior guard Jusaun Holt started 11 games for the Bulldogs last season. He averaged 3.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game last year.

The 6-foot-7, 190-pound guard played high school basketball at St. Francis High School in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Georgia basketball head coach Mike White and the Bulldogs have transferred in former Niagra guard Noah Thomasson, former VCU forward Jalen Deloach, former USF center Russel Tchewa, and former Illinois forward RJ Melendez this offseason. The Dawgs have another scholarship spot to fill.

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Georgia basketball adds commitment from 4-star Blue Cain

UGA basketball picks up a class of 2023 commitment from four-star shooting guard Blue Cain

The Georgia Bulldogs basketball program has quietly added a lot of talent this offseason. Mike White and Georgia are looking to build upon a 16-16 season.

The Dawgs’ latest addition is four-star shooting guard Blue Cain. Cain played high school basketball for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

The 6-foot-4, 180-pound shooting guard is the No. 78 recruit in the class of 2023. Cain is considered the No. 11 shooting guard and the eighth-best player in Florida.

The four-star committed to Georgia over Florida, Virginia, and Georgia Tech. Blue Cain’s commitment bumps Georgia up to the No. 13 recruiting class in the country. The Bulldogs are adding a few other talented players via the transfer portal ahead of the 2023-2024 college basketball season. It takes a lot of talent to compete in the SEC. Georgia’s recruiting class is second in the conference behind only Kentucky.

Blue Cain of the IMG Academy is mobbed by teammates and coaches after hitting the game winning shot against Prolific Prep in GEICO High School Nationals quarterfinal game. The News-Press

Head coach Mike White and Georgia have commitments from four players in the class of 2023. All four of Georgia’s commitments are ranked as four-star recruits. Additionally, the Bulldogs have added three players via the transfer portal. Georgia still have one remaining scholarship spot.

Blue Cain hit a clutch shot in a national basketball tournament. He played against a strong level of competition at IMG Academy.

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