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SEC Tournament projections: Where does Georgia basketball stand?

SEC Tournament outlook using current conference standings.

After starting out hot, Georgia basketball is in a slump as the SEC Tournament grows closer. UGA has until March 13 to get back on track and secure a better seed.

The Bulldogs were 12-3 headed into a matchup with No. 5 Tennessee on Jan. 13, riding 10-game win streak. Since that six-point loss to the Vols, Georgia has gone 3-7 in its last 10 games, including a stretch of six-straight losses.

UGA is likely out of NCAA Tournament contention, but that doesn’t mean an SEC Tournament run is out of the cards. All 14 SEC teams will participate in the event.

The Bulldogs need to build off a 76-64 win over Vanderbilt on Wednesday to get a better slot in the conference tournament. Georgia currently sits 11th in the SEC, which projects UGA as an 11th seed. That would pit the Bulldogs against No. 14-seed Missouri (8-18, 0-13 SEC) in the first round.

The first four seeds of the tournament are given a bye through the first two rounds, while the top 10 seeds will get a first-round bye. If the Bulldogs’ win their matchup, they’ll take on the No. 6 seed in the second round. That’s only the beginning of a tough route against some of the best teams in the country.

Full 2024 SEC Tournament schedule:

First round: Wednesday, March 13 (all times central)

  • Game 1: No. 12 seed vs. No. 13 seed | 6 p.m. | SEC Network
  • Game 2: No. 11 seed vs. No. 14 seed | 25 min. after Game 1 | SEC Network

Second round: Thursday, March 14

  • Game 3: No. 8 seed vs. No. 9 seed | Noon | SEC Network
  • Game 4: No. 5 seed vs. Game 1 winner | 25 min. after Game 3 | SEC Network
  • Game 5: No. 7 seed vs. No. 10 seed | 6 p.m. | SEC Network
  • Game 6: No. 6 seed vs. Game 2 winner | 25 min. after Game 5 | SEC Network

Quarterfinals: Friday, March 15

  • Game 7: No. 1 seed vs. Game 3 winner | Noon | ESPN
  • Game 8: No. 4 seed vs. Game 4 winner | 25 min. after Game 7 | ESPN
  • Game 9: No. 2 seed vs. Game 5 winner | 6 p.m. | SEC Network
  • Game 10: No. 3 seed vs. Game 6 winner | 25 min. after Game 9 | SEC Network

Semifinals: Saturday, March 16

  • Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner | Noon | ESPN
  • Game 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 25 min. after Game 11 | ESPN

Championship: Sunday, March 17

  • Game 13: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner | Noon | ESPN

The Bulldogs will finish out the season with a trip to LSU, home stands against Texas A&M and Ole Miss, and a home-and-home against No. 14 Auburn.

Elite 2024 Georgia signee finishes cycle as No. 1 overall recruit

Elite 2024 Georgia signee finishes cycle as No. 1 overall recruit

Georgia’s No. 1 recruiting class for the 2024 cycle includes a slew of highly touted players, and five-star cornerback Ellis Robinson IV is considered the star of the class.

Robinson (6 feet, 1 inch, 185 pounds) finished as ESPN’s No. 1 overall recruit in the class, making him the highest-rated cornerback recruit in Georgia history. He was ranked No. 2 overall by 247Sports and No. 3 overall by Rivals.

The IMG Academy standout enrolled early at Georgia and is already in his first semester in Athens.

Robinson’s talent is apparent on film. He routinely wins 1-on-1 matchups, which often end with the ball in Robinson’s hands. You can watch Robinson’s senior film here.

The Bulldogs will look different at cornerback following the departure of starter Kamari Lassiter to the 2024 NFL draft. Robinson has the skills to contribute there immediately. We’ll get our first chance to see Robinson in a UGA uniform when Georgia hosts its annual G-Day spring game in April.

US LBM Coaches poll released after Week 4: UGA remains No. 1

Four Pac-12 teams are in the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches poll. UGA football retains the No. 1 spot

The Georgia Bulldogs remain No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after earning a 49-21 win over the UAB Blazers.

Georgia football is now 4-0. The Bulldogs are still looking to put together a complete performance. Georgia’s next game will be on Sept. 30 at Auburn.

Week 4 featured numerous games between some of the top college football teams. Florida State won in overtime on the road at Clemson. Alabama overpowered Ole Miss at home.

Ohio State utilized a last-second rushing touchdown to defeat Notre Dame. Washington State topped Oregon State in a Pac-12 clash. LSU narrowly won over Arkansas. Quarterback Bo Nix and Oregon demolished coach Deion Sanders and Colorado.

25. Kansas State

24. Kansas

23. Florida

22. Missouri

21. Oregon State

20. Ole Miss

19. Tennessee

18. Miami

17. Washington State

16. Duke

15. North Carolina

14. Oklahoma

13. Notre Dame

12. LSU

11. Alabama

Who are the top 10 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll?

5-star pass rusher Dylan Stewart names top schools

Five-star class of 2024 edge rusher Dylan Stewart puts UGA football in his top five schools

Five-star pass rusher Dylan Stewart has named his top five schools. Stewart has gone on numerous visits this year and has now narrowing down his top contenders to Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, South Carolina, and Maryland.

Dylan Stewart plays high school football for Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington, D.C. Stewart is the top-ranked class of 2024 prospect in the D.C. region. Stewart is ranked as the second-best edge rusher and the No. 9 recruit in the nation.

The Georgia Bulldogs football program extended a scholarship offer to Stewart in May 2022. Georgia is always looking to sign elite edge rusher talent.

The Bulldogs currently have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, but Kirby Smart and company are currently looking for a premier pass rusher. In fact, edge rusher may be Georgia’s largest remaining position of need in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound edge rusher has taken official visits to Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, and South Carolina. Stewart has committed to playing in the 2024 Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Florida.

On film, Dylan Stewart lines up in several different positions across the field, but typically rushes the passer. He is also an excellent run defender and often times meets the opposing running back in the backfield before the running back can build much momentum. Stewart is an effective interior blitzer. The Friendship Academy standout displays impressive bend when rushing the passer.

On3 ranks Dylan Stewart as the No. 1 player in the class of 2024. The five-star pass rusher holds over 30 scholarship offers.

Stewart’s high school highlights, per Hudl, are quite impressive. The five-star has an incredibly high ceiling.

The five-star announced his top five schools via social media:

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Nation’s top-ranked RB Jerrick Gibson names top schools

The Georgia Bulldogs are in the top five schools for five-star IMG Academy running back Jerrick Gibson.

Jerrick Gibson is a five-star running back in the class of 2024 and is the top-ranked player at his position.

Gibson, who is ranked as the No. 26 recruit in the 2024 cycle, plays high school football at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. IMG Academy is arguably the top high school football program in the country.

The 5-foot-10, 200-pound running back considers Georgia, Florida, Texas, Miami, and Tennessee to be his top five schools. He is currently favored to commit to the Texas Longhorns, per 247Sports.

Georgia running backs coach Dell McGee offered Gibson a scholarship back in March 2022. Kirby Smart and Georgia are looking to add a second commitment from a running back in addition to speedster Dwight Phillips Jr.

On film, Gibson shows impressive burst and agility. The IMG Academy star is a threat in the receiving game and has high-end speed. Gibson frequently avoids nearby tacklers with his cutting, speed, and acceleration.

Jerrick Gibson named his top five schools via his Twitter account:

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4-star ATH Kamron Mikell locks in official visit with UGA football

Four-star in-state athlete Kamron Mikell plans to take an official visit to UGA in May

Four-star athlete Kamron Mikell is currently projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, per 247Sports. Mikell has an official visit to Athens, Georgia, scheduled for May 19-21.

The Georgia Bulldogs offered a scholarship to class of 2024 prospect Kamron Mikell after he had an impressive camp in Athens last summer.

Mikell is a junior at Statesboro High School in Statesboro, Georgia. He has been rising up the recruiting rankings recently. The four-star prospect is the No. 156 recruit in the country and the No. 26 recruit in Georgia. Mikell is the No. 12 athlete in the nation.

Mikell holds recent scholarship offers from Virginia Tech, Alabama, and Indiana. He has taken a spring visits to Georgia Tech and South Carolina. Additionally, the Statesboro star visited Georgia in April.

Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart have 11 commitments in the class of 2024. The Bulldogs have the nation’s third-ranked recruiting class in the 2024 cycle.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart and the Dawgs have a chance to finish with the nation’s top class of 2024 at the end of the recruiting cycle. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kamron Mikell plays primarily quarterback and defensive back. The elite in-state recruit has excellent speed and acceleration on tape. Mikell is a lefty and makes some good throws, but really impresses when he is a ball carrier. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound athlete does a good job of maintaining balance through contact.

Mikell is a well-rounded athlete. He plays basketball at a high level. Mikell also runs track, where he shows off his elite speed. He has the potential to continue his track career in college.

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4-star WR Drelon Miller names top schools

The Georgia Bulldogs are in the mix for four-star class of 2024 wide receiver Drelon Miller.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for elite wide receiver recruit Drelon Miller. The four-star class of 2024 wide receiver recently named his top nine schools.

Miller’s top schools are Georgia, LSU, Tennessee, Florida, Duke, Miami, Penn State, USC and Texas A&M. The four-star receiver plans to announce where he will play college football on June 29.

Drelon Miller plays high school football for Silsbee High School in Silsbee, Texas. Miller has scholarship offers from Oregon, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Stanford and more strong college football programs.

The talented receiver has taken recent visits to LSU and USC.

The four-star wide receiver is the No. 65 recruit in the rising senior class. Drelon Miller is the No. 13 wide receiver prospect and the No. 13 recruit in Texas in the class of 2024, per 247Sports.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver is also a very talented high school basketball player. In fact, Miller has a basketball scholarship offer from LSU.

Miller shows his basketball background when the football is in the air. He does an excellent job of high-pointing the football and shows excellent body control on tape.

Where will Miller play college football? We’ll find out in June.

On3’s Hayes Fawcett shared Drelon Miller’s top nine schools via Twitter:

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Georgia football walk-on RB enters transfer portal

Georgia Bulldogs running back Sevaughn Clark is entering the transfer portal

Georgia Bulldogs running back Sevaughn Clark has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Clark, a junior, received additional opportunities this spring due to a number of injuries Georgia sustained at the running back position.

The 6-foot-1, 215-pound running back played in three games for the Bulldogs in 2022. Last season, Clark recorded seven rushes for 44 yards and one catch for four yards.

The former Dawson County standout is likely looking for more playing time at his new home. Clark had a career-high seven carries for 35 yards in the national championship against TCU.

Joshua L. Jones/Online Athens

Clark will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Georgia’s projected running back room for the fall features Kendall Milton, Branson Robinson and Daijun Edwards.

Clark dropped some of his practice highlights after announcing he was entering the transfer portal.

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Georgia football OL enters transfer portal

Georgia football offensive guard Griffin Scroggs is hitting the transfer portal

The Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Griffin Scroggs has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Scroggs joins several other Dawgs in the portal.

Griffin Scroggs, who played guard for Grayson High School, was rated as a three-star recruit in the class of 2022. Scroggs never saw much playing time during his freshman season in Athens. He will have four years of eligibility remaining.

Scroggs was committed to Georgia Tech during his recruitment, so there’s a chance he transfers to Georgia’s top in-state rival.

Right now, Georgia defensive tackle Bear Alexander, linebacker Rian Davis, Shone Washington, and wide receiver Dominick Blaylock are all in the transfer portal.

Kirby Smart and Georgia brought in just three transfers this offseason (Smoke Bouie, Dominic Lovett, and Rara Thomas). The Bulldogs have 14 players that have transferred or are in the portal. However, Georgia still faces challenges related to being over the scholarship limit.

Georgia has the nation’s No. 55 transfer class. The Bulldogs typically prefer to bring in talented recruits as opposed to a bunch of transfers. Georgia signed the nation’s No. 2 class of 2023.

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Georgia, Clemson target Hevin Brown-Shuler sets commitment date

Four-star DL Hevin Brown-Shuler is planning to decide where he will play college football.

The Georgia Bulldogs are in the mix for defensive tackle recruit Hevin Brown-Shuler. However, the Clemson Tigers are favored to land a commitment from the four-star defensive tackle, per 247Sports.

Brown-Shuler is a member of the class of 2024. He named a top 13 back in January. Georgia and Clemson a part of Brown-Shuler’s top schools list.

Hevin Brown-Shuler plays high school football for Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia recently has had a lot of success recruiting Pace Academy. The Bulldogs landed offensive tackle Andrew Thomas several years ago along with offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer.

Hevin Brown-Shuler says that his recruitment is over. He plans to announce his commitment to the world on April 22 at 5:30 p.m. EST.

The talented Pace Academy defensive tackle has been participating in track and field events this spring.

The 6-foot-4, 290-pound defender is ranked as the No. 125 player in the class of 2024. Brown-Shuler is the No. 15 defensive line recruit and the No. 21 player in Georgia. Clemson has had a lot of success in recruiting the Peach State historically.

Hevin Brown-Shuler announced his commitment date via his Twitter account:

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