Georgia basketball 2025-26 Season Preview: Projected starting lineup, impact players and rotation explored

After a 20-win season in 2024-25, Mike White and the Georgia Bulldogs are reloading for another competitive season in the SEC. Georgia did lose NBA-bound Asa Newell but does have some significant returnees and is adding contributing portal players and freshmen. Here's an early rundown on the Georiga Bulldog squad that'll take the court in 2025-26.

Georgia basketball season preview for 2025-26

California guard Jeremiah Wilkinson adds a scoring punch to Georgia's roster. (Photo Credit: IMAGN)

Starting Lineup

Guard: Blue Cain

The top returnee on the Bulldog roster, Cain averaged 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last year for the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-5 guard shot 34% from 3-point range. With two seasons of experience and a year as a starter in the SEC, Cain's experience figures to be significant for the Bulldogs. If he can hit the 3-pointer a little more consistently, watch out.

Guard: Jordan Ross

A steady point guard who transfers in from St. Mary's, the 6-foot-3 Ross averaged 8.3 points and 2.6 assists per game last year. He shot just 29% from 3-point range and will need to step up his perimeter game to make a big impact in the SEC. Ross will have two remaining seasons of eligibility and could be a significant portal find for Mike White.

Guard: Jeremiah Wilkinson

A transfer from California, the multi-talented Wilkinson was an impressive scorer as a freshman. He averaged 15.1 points per game last year and was ACC Sixth Man of the Year. Wilkinson is a bit of a work in progress as a perimeter shooter. He shot just 32% from 3-point range last year. But he can get downhill in a hurry and will create instant offense for UGA.

Forward: Kanon Catchings

A promising freshman a year ago at BYU, the 6-foot-9 Catchings was a significant addition for Georgia. He averaged 7.2 points and 2.2 boards per game last season. Catchings started 15 games for BYU and shot 35% from 3-point range. His upside is substantial and could make her an important part of the Bulldog lineup.

Center: Somto Cyril

The 6-foot-11 Cyril was a contributor last year as a freshman. Cyril averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He also was sixth in the SEC in blocked shots despite playing just 14 minutes per game. The shot-blocking is the standout skill for Cyril, who is a true post player but can contribute more defense and rebounding from day one.

Rotation Players

Portal guards Marcus Millinder (UTSA) and Justin Bailey (Wofford) will probably get shots to play. Freshman standouts Jacob Wilkins and Kareem Stagg are four-star recruits at forward and center and will help out. Returning forward Dylan James started eight games a year ago.

Impact Players

Cain is the veteran here, and his experience could matter, but the most exciting addition has to be Wilkinson. If he can approach his 15.1 ppg from last year, it'll help White and the Bulldogs put up enough points to stay competitive. It's a solid Georgia team, but it could use Wilkinson to provide some star power.

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