Dawgs sign two for hoops Apr 17, 2008
University of Georgia basketball coach on Wednesday announced the signing of a pair of home-state guards to national letters-of-intent to attend Georgia and play next year for the Bulldogs: of Decatur, Ga. and of Suwanee, Ga. (Colorado Sports -- Rivals.com)
UGA hoops is not done yet Apr 16, 2008
The Georgia basketball program has momentum right now as they stunned everyone and won the SEC Tournament before playing elite eight Xavier down to the wire in the NCAA tournament ... com for the latest in Georgia basketball. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Biggest shot I ever hit' Mar 30, 2008
It took Zac Swansey less than eight seconds to become an instant legend for University of Georgia basketball. In the final seconds against Kentucky in the SEC tournament, Swansey dribbled the length of the court, did a spin move at the 3-point line and made the improbable game-winning shot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leslie commits to Georgia basketball Mar 26, 2008
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What's next for UGA? Mar 22, 2008
To have the experience of winning a championship is almost priceless, Felton said, and the doings of those eight dizzying days four wins in the league tournament plus a meritorious loss to a No. 3 seed changed everything we d come to think about Georgia basketball ... What Felton called, even in his post-Xavier briefing, the most difficult period in Georgia basketball history, belongs to the past, and good riddance ... Time will tell if Georgia basketball has indeed made a breakthrough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dogs turn to next season Mar 22, 2008
What are your expectations for Georgia basketball next season. Return trip to NCAA tournament. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No 'fluke,' but Georgia heads home Mar 21, 2008
By Mike Lopresti, Gannett News Service WASHINGTON "Georgia basketball: A tradition since last Friday." Sign at the Verizon Center Thursday ... "He sort of ushered us through the most difficult time in Georgia basketball history," said coach Dennis Felton. (USA Today -- Sports)
Felton appreciates Gaines' commitment Mar 21, 2008
What will be the legacy of Sundiata Gaines on the Georgia basketball program ... "He sort of ushered us through the most difficult period in Georgia basketball history, beginning with his choice to come to Georgia," Felton said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Team shows it belongs Mar 21, 2008
Now I can t believe I am saying this but I am actually excited for Georgia basketball next year. I believe with the starters we have returning, we can really make a run again and especially at an NCAA title. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Bulldogs run out of magic in tournament Mar 21, 2008
"He sort of ushered us through the most difficult time in Georgia basketball history," said coach Dennis Felton. College basketball is loud noises and bright lights, but it is also about coming and going. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Clarkson: Georgia mustmake most of momentum Mar 21, 2008
" Almost as soon as the final buzzer of Georgia's season blasted through the Verizon Center, thoughts turned toward next season. Last Friday's tornado will be a red-letter date in Atlanta's history. It also can be a benchmark for Felton's program. Georgia's run through the SEC Tournament attracted more attention to the program than Jim Harrick's firing. Georgia basketball led national television reports and made the cover of USA Today. But fame doesn't last if you don't build on it. Felton has... (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGA fans living a dream Mar 20, 2008
Athens Roy Bell has been a Georgia basketball season-ticket holder since 1978 ... But Georgia basketball of all things is something he just can't get enough of ... Garrison, a financial consultant, first attended Georgia basketball games as a student in the mid-1960s but he didn't really get into it until 1983 when the Bulldogs went to the Final Four. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alumni in D.C. too Mar 20, 2008
There is plenty of newfound appreciation for Georgia basketball in the nation's capital this week thanks to the Bulldogs' improbable SEC tournament triumph and the resulting, rare post-season appearance ... Watson terms her own devotion to Georgia basketball as "sporadic." She had season tickets to Stegeman Coliseum when she was a junior but hasn't followed the team closely since then. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Aminu Named Mr. Georgia Basketball Mar 20, 2008
The Atlanta Tipoff Club has named Norcross High's Mr. Georgia Basketball ... In addition to the announcement that Aminu had been named Mr. Georgia Basketball, the honor of Miss Georgia Basketball went to Anne Marie Armstrong. (The Insiders -- Georgia Prep)
Miracle is the stuff of legends Mar 19, 2008
After all, that was a reeling Georgia basketball team that just spent four days going from joining Auburn with the worst record in the SEC to watching its coach sit just shy of losing his job to experiencing a tornado to having one of its bus drivers suffer a heart attack to tournament champions to dribbling on Thursday in March Madness. This is pretty awesome, said Mark Lemke, who is qualified to speak on the subject. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
1983, UGA's Final Four season Mar 19, 2008
In March 1983, the University of Georgia basketball team qualified for its first NCAA tournament. With Atlantan James Banks (L) and head coach Hugh Durham, the Bulldogs also shocked the college basketball world by reaching the Final Four with an upset of North Carolina and Michael Jordan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'83 Dogs 'pulled it together' Mar 19, 2008
"We go to the Final Four, and it'd never been done in the history of Georgia basketball," he said. "So now people are saying, how come they haven't gone again? ... "When you're in the SEC, it's a tough league. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA linebacker to miss season with injury Mar 18, 2008
"That was a very special thing that happened. I think when people look back on it they will see it as the defining moment in Georgia basketball.". Troupe to baseball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Washington to redshirt with shoulder injury Mar 18, 2008
" Coach Dennis Felton's Bulldogs (17-16) will face Xavier on Thursday at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. for their first visit to the NCAA Tournament in six years. "It was a very special thing to happen," said Richt. "When people look back, they'll see this as the defining moment in Georgia basketball. " Gray returns to quarterback spot It would appear that the experiment to make redshirt freshman Logan Gray a multi-tasker on offense has been shelved for now. Gray, a 6-2, 180-pounder from... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dogs win their way into NCAAs Mar 17, 2008
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 03/17/08. Georgia coach Dennis Felton isn't a very mushy guy and he wasn't necessarily teary-eyed about the Bulldogs' incredible run to the SEC tournament title in these last drama-filled four days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Miracle run: Georgia wins SEC Mar 17, 2008
Dogs win their way into NCAAs UGA wins first SEC tourney title in 25 years with win over Arkansas. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 03/17/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Students excited Mar 17, 2008
The student body, which rarely mobilizes for Georgia basketball, had little choice but to sit at home and watch the games on TV. Due to the venue change, tickets were limited. So fans watched from home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA advances to final Mar 16, 2008
In what will go down as one of the most incredible runs in the history of Georgia basketball -- there's work to do to top that 1983 Final Four team -- the Bulldogs have reached the finals of the SEC Tournament. They'll face Arkansas for the tournament championship and the league's automatic berth into the NCAA tournament at 3:30 p.m. today at Alexander Memorial Coliseum, of all places. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia ousted Mar 8, 2008
"Without going into any detail, and I won't go into a lot, I have pushed a lot of buttons and tried a lot of different things some, that looking back on it I might have wished that I hadn't tried to get this basketball team to respect and appreciate the right to play Georgia basketball," Landers said. "Before the season we talked about getting a swagger back and work ethic that we have gotten away from, and we have gotten that yet and I thought it showed. They pushed us around.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA's Gaines takes his final shot Mar 8, 2008
But could Gaines get out of Georgia basketball in one piece, while hoeing Dennis Felton's hard row for four years ... " The captain of a wayward team, the across-the-board statistical leader among a sometimes motley cast, Gaines will leave school with a very different way of measuring success. Not by wins or losses, certainly the Bulldogs are 19-44 in the SEC on his watch but rather by the amount of hooey one person can swallow and still keep his self-respect. While it seemed everybody else was... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chip Towers blog Mar 4, 2008
Georgia basketball can and will improve. We need to be patient. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia could add one final piece Mar 1, 2008
Many thought Dennis Felton and Georgia basketball program were done in the class of 2008 after signing three during the early period, but that may not be the case. A couple of names have emerged as strong candidates for signee number four in this class and you can get the scoop on them inside. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lady Bulldogs get revenge on Auburn Feb 25, 2008
" Georgia (20-7, 7-5 SEC) was the one putting its Nikes to Auburn's fannies this time around for the game's first 31 minutes, opening a 53-32 lead, but had to survive a stretch of more than nine minutes in the second half without a field goal when Auburn closed to within six. "Losing the lead would have been bad, but losing by 30 is something you feel in your gut for a long time," said senior forward Tasha Humphrey, who scored 22 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and moved past Katrina McClain to No.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia Basketball not finishing the drill Feb 23, 2008
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To The Cleaners; Not This Years Falcons Feb 20, 2008
The resumes of both squads look like a Who s Who of Georgia basketball. The Red Devils have beaten, well, everybody. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Knee complications end Rowsey's Georgia career Feb 17, 2008
"Rebecca epitomizes the type of commitment that you would like every basketball player to have. She has worked extremely hard to develop her skills and is committed to Georgia Basketball. " It's difficult for anyone to have their career cut short, but it's even more disappointing considering how much time and sweat she has put into basketball. I hate it for her, and I hate it for our team. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
UGA's Barnes doubtful for Carolina game Feb 13, 2008
Athens The numbers continue to dwindle for the Georgia basketball team. Chris Barnes, a freshman forward from Riverdale, is considered doubtful for Wednesday night's game against South Carolina because of an undetermined eye condition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rowsey lost for season Feb 13, 2008
Georgia basketball player Rebecca Rowsey will miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury, coach Andy Landers said on Tuesday. Rowsey, a fifth-year senior, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee before the 2005-06 season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fan comments Feb 9, 2008
Harrick ruined Georgia basketball and Felton has certainly made some strides ... I would definitely consider myself a big Georgia basketball fan ... Negativity: The history of Georgia basketball has had flashes of success but has been unable to establish a foundation for a winning tradition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Vanderbilt holds off slumping Georgia Feb 7, 2008
Fading Georgia falls at home to Vandy Dogs have gone three straight games without scoring at least 60. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 02/06/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Trinity Takes Two From JMA Feb 7, 2008
Heart of Georgia Basketball. Trinity 64, John Milledge 47. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Felton's appeals to students pay off in attendance Feb 6, 2008
In fact, more students are coming to Georgia basketball games than at any other time under coach Dennis Felton ... Overall attendance at Georgia basketball remains a work in progress. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lady Bulldogs lose at home to Vanderbilt Feb 4, 2008
"We are going to be hoping and praying to get into the tournament and that is not Georgia basketball.". Georgia now sits at 16-6 overall 3-6 in its last nine games and does not have a signature win. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fourth losing Sunday for Lady Bulldogs Feb 4, 2008
That's not what Georgia basketball is. " What Georgia basketball was a month ago isn't what it is today. The Lady Bulldogs were ranked as high as No. 7 on Jan. 6. They are likely to fall out of the top 25 rankings for the first time since January 2003 when the new polls come out today. Georgia overcame a 16-point first half deficit and led 44-43 with 8:13 to play before Vanderbilt (16-6, 5-2) scored 10 straight points to win its third straight against the Lady Bulldogs. "I don't think it's... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lady Dogs hoping for a turnaround Feb 3, 2008
We are Georgia basketball, but we haven't been playing that way. It's all on us and we have to figure out a way to fix it internally. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dogs hope to shake shooting woes against Kentucky Feb 2, 2008
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 02/02/08. Athens Georgia's recent shooting woes are vividly symbolized in the big, long needle that doctors sank into Billy Humphrey's left knee Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dogs face tough task at No. 3 Tennessee Jan 26, 2008
"My attitude is I want to stuff a good dose of Georgia basketball down [the opponents'] throat regardless of where we play," Felton said boldly. "That's my attitude, and I certainly want my players to take on my attitude about everything we do. I think [playing on the road is] the ultimate opportunity to express your toughness.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Injury expected to force redshirt Jan 24, 2008
The Georgia basketball team is apparently going to be down another player, but this time it has nothing to do with suspensions. Wednesday, head coach Dennis Felton announced that one of his five freshmen will likely be redshirted because of injury. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia rolls over Alabama Jan 21, 2008
" "We came out with the fire and intensity that made Georgia basketball what it is," Humphrey added. Humphrey put on a performance that left a lasting impression. The 6-3 senior forward scored her 25 points in 28 minutes, hitting 10 of 13 shots including 3-of-3 from 3-point range. She also grabbed eight rebounds and had two assists. Sophomore forward Angel Robinson also came up big inside with 12 points on five of seven shooting to go along with 14 rebounds, three blocks and two steals. "We knew... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Staying the course Jan 12, 2008
Georgia basketball coach Dennis Felton will readily admit that his Bulldogs' season hasn't gone exactly as planned. No kidding. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ready for Tech Jan 9, 2008
Georgia basketball coach Dennis Felton wanted to make one thing perfectly clear: His Bulldogs are not a dirty team and junior guard Corey Butler is not a headhunter. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
7-footer Singleton quits Georgia basketball team Jan 6, 2008
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/05/08. Georgia's men's basketball roster just got a little smaller. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
UGA basketball loses another player Jan 6, 2008
7-footer Singleton quits Georgia basketball team. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/05/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
10 things you need to know Jan 4, 2008
Many teams spent the holiday season traveling the country to promote Georgia basketball against of the nation's best. And as we head into the stretch run, there are five major questions for boys and girls that need answers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bulldogs have a job to do in paradise Dec 19, 2007
" The Rainbow Classic bracket includes a school that Georgia has grown to know and love the past two weeks, Sugar Bowl opponent Hawaii. The Georgia basketball team and Hawaii are on opposite sides of the Rainbow Classic bracket so they couldn't meet until the final day. If that game happens, it would be the first exchange of pleasantries leading into the Sugar Bowl. "It'd be cool I guess if we got to play them and everything," Georgia guard Billy Humphrey said. "It'd be a nice coincidence if go... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hoop Dawgs giving back for Christmas Dec 17, 2007
It wasn't quite two weeks ago when Georgia basketball coach got the notion that he'd like to have his Bulldog basketball team try and do something nice for Athens-area children. After all, with Christmas just around the corner, what better time. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Humphrey's treys lead UGA over Delaware State Nov 29, 2007
He joins Shandon Anderson as the only players in Georgia basketball history to amass 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists in their careers. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Memos show UGA hoops woes Nov 29, 2007
Indeed, many of the memos exchanged between Georgia basketball coaches associate head coach Pete Hermann handles the basketball team's academic matters and members of the academic support team have to do with improving the process ... Felton can unleash an avalanche of statistical data to support his premise that Georgia basketball players are doing better academically than ever before. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Suwanee man is behind alternative to BCS Nov 27, 2007
" Curtin approached the BCS about his plan in the spring of 2005 but was turned down. He decided to form his poll on his own. Virginia's George Welsh got on board first. Texas AC. Slocum was next in line. The word quickly spread across the coaching fraternity, and soon Curtin had a nationwide network of college football experts. The former coaches were paid $2,000 the first season but since then have volunteered their time. Of the 17 current voters in the MCP, 11 are in the College Football Hall... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
6 die in crash involving ex-'Bama star Nov 21, 2007
Guard Billy Humphrey was reinstated to the Georgia basketball team after missing one game because of a weapons charge when a small knife was found in his dorm room. The move comes a day after junior guard Mike Mercer was kicked off the squad for "being a disruption," coach Dennis Felton said. (Boston Globe)
Mercer kicked off basketball team Nov 20, 2007
Athens The Georgia basketball program has taken yet another hit. Mike Mercer, the Bulldogs' second-leading scorer last season and easily the team's most athletic player, was dismissed from the team by coach Dennis Felton Monday afternoon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hoops player suspended Nov 15, 2007
Athens Georgia basketball coach Dennis Felton had no choice Wednesday but to indefinitely suspend Billy Humphrey after his Tuesday arrest on a felony weapons charge. UGA athletics association policy mandates a suspension for student-athletes charged with felonies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Basketball signees offer Dogs hope Nov 15, 2007
It s a big deal in and of itself he s rated the No. 7 power forward in the nation but it s bigger because of what all has been going on with Georgia basketball the last several years ... The Dogs got a good one in him and all three say it s their intention to change the way people view Georgia basketball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Regaining swagger key for Lady Dogs Nov 9, 2007
"We were aggressive. We were in your face. We had a little swagger that dared you to mess with us, and I think a lot of that slipped. ... We have held kids feet to the fire, and we are going to continue to do that until we get it back and we have that attitude that I think has been synonymous with Georgia basketball.". Sponsored Links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spotlight again bright for Gaines Nov 9, 2007
"His fingerprints are all over the rebuilding of Georgia basketball." ... "If you think about it, Sundiata joined Georgia basketball when Georgia basketball was possibly the least popular choice in the country," Felton said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Richt raised his own motivational bar Oct 31, 2007
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Academic pressure on coaches' minds Oct 25, 2007
Three Georgia basketball players will be penalized: Mike Mercer for 15 games, leading scorer Takais Brown for nine games and reserve center Albert Jackson for six games. "If a kid is missing unexcused classes, it's not tolerated," said Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Felton not cutting any corners Oct 22, 2007
When Georgia basketball coach Dennis Felton announced that three of his players had been suspended for violating the school's academic policy, one of the immediate questions raised was how much the athletes knew what the new guidelines truly entailed. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dogs' practice facility shines Oct 21, 2007
He was asked how the new facilities compared to the ones he used while earning the nickname "Human Highlight Film" as a Georgia basketball player from 1980-82. Your Turn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tough stance suits Evans Oct 20, 2007
Nobody cares about Georgia basketball. You know where I m going. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
