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FILE - Georgia coach Tom Crean gestures during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Florida in Athens, Ga., in this Wednesday, March 4, 2020, file photo. The Bulldogs finished 16-16 last season under coach Crean. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Wheeler taking lead role as Georgia looks to replace Edwards

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2020 09:36 AM EST

Georgia guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives against Mississippi's Breein Tyree (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Georgia won 81-63. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia tops Mississippi 81-63 in SEC Tournament opener

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 11, 2020 09:19 PM EDT

Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler (15) drives between Mississippi defenders Khadim Sy (3) and Devontae Shuler (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida International Golden Panthers at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 07:26 PM EDT

Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) blocks a shot from Georgia's Rayshaun Hammonds (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Locke's 3s help Gators take control late to beat Dogs 66-54

By Charles Odum Mar. 04, 2020 09:04 PM EST

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Edwards scores 26, leads Georgia past Arkansas 99-89

By Blake Giles Feb. 29, 2020 08:26 PM EST

Vanderbilt's Jon Jossell, top, battles for the ball with Georgia's Mike Peake, bottom in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Crump's deep 3 at the buzzer helps Georgia beat Vanderbilt

Feb. 22, 2020 08:39 PM EST

Georgia's Sahvir Wheeler (15) controls the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Alabama during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Kristin M. Bradshaw/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Lewis scores career-high 37 as Alabama tops Georgia in OT

By Charles Odum Feb. 08, 2020 08:43 PM EST

Georgia's Rodney Howard (24) looks to shoot while defended by Mississippi forward KJ Buffen (5) during an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Tyree, Sy help Ole Miss break skid, defeat Georgia 70-60

By Stan Awtrey Jan. 25, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Layup master Wheeler lifts Georgia over SMU in double OT

By Blake Giles Dec. 20, 2019 10:01 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Call Sahvir Wheeler the layup master. The 5-foot-10 freshman from Houston drove for a game-winning layup with 2 seconds...

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) steals the ball from Western Carolina Matt Halvorsen (2) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Edwards debuts with 24 points as Georgia beats Catamounts

By Charles Odum Nov. 05, 2019 09:24 PM EST

Georgia's Anthony Edwards takes the court with his teammates before a college basketball exhibition game against Valdosta State in Athens, Ga., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Top recruit 'Ant Man' Edwards adds buzz to rebuilding Dogs

By Charles Odum Oct. 24, 2019 09:00 AM EDT

Players on the Missouri bench celebrate after a score against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Missouri won 71-61. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Southeastern - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at LSU Tigers 3/15/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:47 PM EDT

Missouri's Jordan Geist (15) and Xavier Pinson (1) leave the court after beating Georgia in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Missouri won 71-61. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Geist helps Missouri defeat Georgia 71-61 in SEC Tournament

By Steve Megargee Mar. 13, 2019 09:38 PM EDT

St. Mary's Jock Perry, left, and Gonzaga's Josh Perkins scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament title, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Conference USA - First Round - Game 3 (win) at UAB Blazers 3/14/2019

Mar. 12, 2019 10:07 PM EDT

Florida guard Noah Locke, center, moves past multiple Georgia players during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Claxton scores career-high 25, Georgia upsets Florida 61-55

By Mark Long Mar. 02, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl celebrates with the team after a win over Georgia during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Okeke hits 3-pointer to lead Auburn past Georgia 78-75

By Paul Newberry Feb. 27, 2019 11:35 PM EST

Mississippi guard Breein Tyree (4) shoots against Georgia's Christian Harrison (11) during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi players kneel during anthem in response to rally

By R.j. Morgan Feb. 23, 2019 05:59 PM EST

Georgia forward Amanze Ngumezi (25) takes a shot while being defended by Mississippi State forward Reggie Perry (1) )during an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Weatherspoon's late FT lifts Mississippi State past Georgia

By Charles Odum Feb. 20, 2019 08:51 PM EST

LSU guard Tremont Waters (3) drives against Georgia guard Christian Harrison (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Waters, Smart lead No. 19 LSU over Georgia, 83-79

By George Henry Feb. 16, 2019 08:31 PM EST

Starks and Chandler help lift Aggies over Georgia 73-56

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 12, 2019 09:36 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — When the Texas A&M Aggies were struggling through a stretch where they dropped six of seven games, coach Billy Kennedy maintained...