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Georgia Coach Mike White Secures Extension Through 2031

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mike White earned a contract extension through 2031 as Georgia's coach after guiding the Bulldogs to their first NCAA Tournament since 2015.
Georgia finished 20-13 in 2024-25, eight SEC wins; White is 56-46 in three seasons.
Five transfers and three freshmen join 2025-26. The team loses leading scorers Asa Newell and Silas Demary Jr. It opens Nov. 3 vs Bellarmine.

History

Historical Context

The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team last reached the NCAA Tournament in 2015, reflecting a prolonged period of underperformance. However, under Coach Mike White, the team rebounded with a 20-13 record in the 2024-25 season, including eight SEC wins. This turnaround aligns with a trend of revitalization in college basketball, driven by strategic coaching and player recruitment, including five transfers and three freshmen.

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Story summary

Mike White earned a contract extension through 2031 as Georgia's coach after guiding the Bulldogs to their first NCAA Tournament since 2015.
Georgia finished 20-13 in 2024-25, eight SEC wins; White is 56-46 in three seasons.
Five transfers and three freshmen join 2025-26. The team loses leading scorers Asa Newell and Silas Demary Jr. It opens Nov. 3 vs Bellarmine.

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