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The Georgia men’s basketball team officially signed all four of its committed recruits last Wednesday, including the No. 2 player in the nation, Anthony Edwards.
*Signed by Georgia so far*
No. 2 overall player: SG Anthony Edwards
No. 62 overall player: SF Christian Brown
No. 69 overall player: SF Jaykwon Walton
No. 96 overall player: SF Toumani Camara
However, a plethora of last-minute commitment decisions by highly ranked players heading to other schools helped to push the Bulldogs down the list for 2019.
Duke was able to add Cassius Stanley and Matthew Hurt to its class since last Wednesday while North Carolina picked up Cole Anthony, the nation’s No. 3 overall player.
Georgia still has a very talented signing class with a few recruits left on the table but has some work to do to get back into the Top 5. Remember though, this is Duke and North Carolina we are talking about. Two historic basketball schools that have combined for 11 national championships and 228 NCAA Tournament wins.
For the Bulldogs to be in the recruiting conversation with these two basketball powerhouses after just one year under Tom Crean is an amazing feat itself.
With that being said, there is always room to improve, as Crean often mentions, and the second-year coach will look to do just that with his current roster.
Sahvir Wheeler took a visit to Athens last Saturday and Precious Achiuwa is a dark horse to join the Bulldogs’ class, though projected to land at Memphis.
If Crean is unable to land either of those recruits, Georgia is still in an excellent spot. The Bulldogs likely have three scholarships open with the expected departures of Ignas Sargiunas, Teshaun Hightower, and JoJo Toppin, who went to Georgia State.
In addition, Nic Claxton put his name on the NBA Draft list last Friday and might not return to Athens if he hears what he likes from scouts.
That could open up four spots for Crean to add to his program this offseason. As for now, Georgia remains on the back end of the Top 10 at No. 8 overall while there is still a chance to rise or fall before the ball tips off next school year.
