The Georgia Bulldogs’ home win over the No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide may have changed the trajectory of their season. A win at Georgia guarantees the Bulldogs will finish at least .500 in SEC play.
Georgia is in good shape after a rough midseason stretch, winning four of its last five games. The Bulldogs have moved into the locked category in ESPN’s latest NCAA Tournament predictions.
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Georgia still has a lot to do. The Bulldogs were the No. 9 seed in the USA Today rankings heading into the Alabama game. If Georgia can pick up a few more wins, it will be in a much better position in the NCAA Tournament.
Georgia Bulldogs center Somto Cyril (2) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Stegman Stadium.
The Bulldogs and coach Mike White may actually end up as a No. 7 seed or even higher with a season-finale road win over Mississippi State on Saturday and multiple SEC Championship wins. Georgia currently sits at 20-9, including 9-8 in SEC play.
After its win over Alabama, nearly every analyst had Georgia basketball a lock to win the NCAA tournament. The Bulldogs have posted three straight 20-win seasons under coach Mike White, who deserves much of the credit for Georgia’s success.
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Social media calls Georgia a ‘March Madness’ lock
Georgia analyst Jed May said via social media: “Georgia had a huge win and almost locked up a spot in the NCAA tournament.”
UGA will make back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances
“For the first time in 24 years, Georgia will be dancing in back-to-back seasons as the Bulldogs will make the NCAA Tournament,” one March Madness expert said.
Georgia relies on several veterans to get the job done
UGA analyst Graham Coffey gave a shout-out to the return of Georgia veterans Blue Cain and Dylan James. In the age of the transfer portal, their experience cannot be underestimated. “At 4-1 in their last five games, they’ve locked up a return to the NCAA tournament,” Coffey said.
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Georgia should have a low-pressure option on Sunday
“White puts Georgia in a great position to make back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances,” Jeff Goodman said.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Everyone is saying the same thing after Georgia basketball’s upset win
