The Georgia men’s basketball team fell 93-85 to Michigan State on Tuesday at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui. However, the key takeaway from the game was not the loss, but freshman sensation Anthony Edwards.
After being held to only 6 points in a 19-point loss to Dayton on Monday, the five-star shooting guard entered the locker room against Michigan State with just 4 points Tuesday.
Then, the Ant Man happened….
After all the hype and anticipation in Athens, Edwards finally got it going in one of the nation’s premier college basketball tournaments.
With the game broadcast on ESPN2 to the eyes of many, the 6’5″, 225-pound shooting guard had all of Georgia on edge, watching a 28-point Spartans lead evaporate in just a few minutes.
For a moment, the entire Michigan State faithful was shellshocked at what had just transpired, putting Georgia basketball on a national stage, even in defeat.
Sure, the Bulldogs ended up losing the game, but the buzz Edwards just gendered for this program will have Georgia in the headlines for the rest of the night, and if he keeps it up, the entire season.
Don’t believe us?
Take a look at some of these tweets.
Anthony Edwards…damn. He’s got 32 points, and brought Georgia back in it after being down 28 points.
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) November 26, 2019
What a performance by Anthony Edwards against Michigan State 👏
• 37 points
• 6 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 4 steals
• 3 blocks pic.twitter.com/vAStphaQOf— SB Nation (@SBNation) November 26, 2019
▪️ 37 Pts
▪️ 6 Reb
▪️ 4 Stl@UGABasketball's Anthony Edwards put on a SHOW 😱 pic.twitter.com/zRyEEQ2hBu— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 26, 2019
Anthony Edwards just showed why Georgia will be appointment TV for the rest of the season. Dropped 37 in Maui. Michigan State survives late.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 26, 2019
Georgia loses to Michigan State, but man, Anthony Edwards with 33 points in the second half. Egads. Enjoy him while he’s here, Georgia fans.
— Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) November 26, 2019
If anyone was wondering why we had been touting Anthony Edwards as a potential #1 pick, that’s why. Elite physical profile with deep shotmaking ability and glimpses of a killer mentality. What a performance. Stay tuned for his film room breakdown. pic.twitter.com/I4U18iwVHA
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) November 26, 2019
Insane pass from Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/0xc32TvY1c
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) November 26, 2019
Michigan State had all the answers to Georgia’s run and held on to win 93-85. Anthony Edwards put on one of the most impressive halfs of basketball (33 points) that this program has ever seen. The freshman put up a career-high 37 points against the Spartans.
— Georgia Hoops Fans (@UGAHoopsBlog) November 26, 2019
Anthony Edwards that’s all I’m gone say 🐐
— Kingfagan (@Tyefagan) November 26, 2019
Anthony Edwards with the looooong bounce. Oh my. Vision! 👓 pic.twitter.com/KWyFctCR1y
— Jon Tweets Sports (@JonTweetsSports) November 26, 2019
A sampling of what Anthony Edwards brought to the court in Maui today. The Steg just may get rockin’ this winter…
pic.twitter.com/cuB1cvJ7Jj— 960 The Ref (@960theref) November 26, 2019
As I’ve said Anthony Edwards should be the #1 or #2 pick.
37 points, 4 steals, 3 blocks against Michigan State in just his 5th college game.
Either him or LaMelo Ball..pic.twitter.com/cmDcAxrrY1
— Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) November 26, 2019
Every NBA scout watching Anthony Edwards right now pic.twitter.com/tKuqVfMPrW
— Garth Garrels (@GarthGarrelsSEC) November 26, 2019
Would you take Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 pick?
37 PTS (33 2nd half)
7 3PTS
6 REB
4 STL
3 BLK— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) November 26, 2019
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points in the second half alone for Georgia. 🤯https://t.co/rc6SNgNdCb
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) November 26, 2019
Anthony Edwards has ARRIVED! 🔥
The Ant Man dropped 33pts in the second half alone, nearly bringing @UGABasketball back from 28 down against No. 3 Michigan State.pic.twitter.com/zYZdbk4MF7
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) November 26, 2019
Kentucky fans sick to their stomach right now. Just imagine if Anthony Edwards had chosen Lexington over staying home at Georgia.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 26, 2019
Ayo who is this Anthony Edwards kid and why am I just hearing about him??? Bruh is nice asf
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) November 26, 2019
Anthony Edwards is putting on a show here at the @MauiInv! #MauiHoops pic.twitter.com/vG8uXC8JDA
— Matt Babcock (@MattBabcock11) November 26, 2019
Anthony Edwards really starting to come alive here in Maui. Cashing deep pull ups from NBA range, getting downhill with physicality. Going into takeover mode with Georgia clawing back. Looks like a potential #1 pick when he’s in the zone like this. pic.twitter.com/LrzlY9Acxj
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) November 26, 2019
Ant man doing it big against a top 3 team in the nation. He’s gonna be something special 🐜🐜 https://t.co/9df8H5LZgj
— Barstool UGA (@ugabarstool) November 26, 2019
#Dawgs Anthony "Ant Man" Edwards is now the #1 trending topic on the Twittah.
Take that PETA!
💯🐶🏀 #GoDawgs #Wrecktech pic.twitter.com/tBPCD1K44u
— GATA Dawgs (@BassinDawg) November 26, 2019
Bill Walton giving out facts on ants after talking about Anthony Edwards being known as "Ant Man" is exactly what we all needed today.
— Dan McDonald (@RivalsDan) November 26, 2019
Ant Man is RIDICULOUS. 33 in the second half alone. (via @DrewShiller)pic.twitter.com/XUwtGxsanW
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 26, 2019
You know Ant Man went off when the Florida fans start popping out talking about bag men again. https://t.co/Rtdt7EzxTU
— Jackson Fryburger (@JaxFryburger) November 26, 2019
That boy different!! https://t.co/FFQNLuEQE7
— JJ Frazier (@JJ_Frazier30) November 26, 2019