University of Georgia Athletics
Inside Georgia Basketball’s Historic Start
November 11, 2025 | Men's Basketball
Adam Greene
UGA Sports Communications
If you've attended any of Georgia men's basketball's first three games this season, you've already witnessed something special. In their season opener against Bellarmine, the Bulldogs scored 104 points, marking their highest scoring output in seven years. In Georgia's next game, against Maryland-Eastern Shore, Stegeman Coliseum saw a game with the greatest point differential in program history at 65, as the Bulldogs won 94-29. In their third game, against Morehead State on Sunday, Georgia scored 120 points in the win, the third-most in team history.
Guards Blue Cain and Jordan Ross, along with forward Kanon Catchings and center Somto Cyril, have started each of Georgia's first three games. Each has turned in strong performances, but no one has been as involved as Cain, the Bulldogs' second-leading scorer at 15.0 points per game. He has already recorded 10 steals, tied for third in the country. His defensive efforts are a major reason Georgia leads college basketball in opponent points per game.
Guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, who is averaging a team-high 16.3 points per game, has also played an integral role during the Bulldogs' 3-0 start and owns the highest single-game point total so far, scoring 22 against Morehead State. "I love the staff, I love our team, and I really enjoy playing here," Wilkinson said after his standout performance. He missed a practice earlier in the week to rest a tweaked ankle, but was ready when his number was called.
Replacing him as a starter was Justin Bailey, who received plenty of credit from coach Mike White after the win over Morehead State. "Justin did a really good job, and he's starting to show us he's the same guy every day. He's a really consistent guy," White said. Bailey had 13 points along with four steals and three rebounds.
To open the game against Maryland-Eastern Shore, the Bulldogs were ice cold from beyond the arc and missed their first 17 3-point attempts. The team emphasized that the rough start wasn't representative of the shooters they believe they are, and Catchings quickly validated that in their next outing, against Morehead State.
Catchings connected on his first two attempts, both from long range, setting the tone early. He finished with four 3s, shooting 50 percent from deep. The team as a whole shot 17 of 37 from behind the arc, a scorching 45.9%.
"Anytime you're going against a defense that's drastically different from what you see every day, and that ball goes in, it helps you settle in a little bit. So those were big shots," White said of Catchings' hot start.
No one on the team has made a quicker impression than freshman guard Jake Wilkins, the son of Georgia and Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, whose No. 21 is retired by both. "Baby Highlight" has already put on a dunking clinic at the Steg, with what seems like each dunk topping the last.
He's been catching lobs and throwing them down whenever he's on the floor, but he caught national attention with an alley-oop windmill dunk. Wilkinson tossed one up for Wilkins to go get, and the dunk went viral on social media shortly after.
"I was flabbergasted," Wilkinson said, still sounding shocked. "The windmill? I did not see that coming. My jaw dropped and I was stuck for a minute."
White shared a similar sentiment, saying Wilkins, who is averaging 14.3 points and 4.0 rebounds, has "got an infectious motor … he's detail-oriented, he's a really good teammate." He went on to mention fellow freshman Kareem Stagg (9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds), who has also played well over the first three games.
"They're getting better because they love to play, they love to compete," White said of the freshman group. The Bulldogs next welcome rival Georgia Tech to Stegeman Coliseum on Friday night, and the team and coaching staff have made it clear they'll be ready for the challenge.
"It's always exciting," Wilkinson said. "Everyone is always talking about it leading up to the game. It's Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, you can't ask for anything else."
UGA Sports Communications
If you've attended any of Georgia men's basketball's first three games this season, you've already witnessed something special. In their season opener against Bellarmine, the Bulldogs scored 104 points, marking their highest scoring output in seven years. In Georgia's next game, against Maryland-Eastern Shore, Stegeman Coliseum saw a game with the greatest point differential in program history at 65, as the Bulldogs won 94-29. In their third game, against Morehead State on Sunday, Georgia scored 120 points in the win, the third-most in team history.
Guards Blue Cain and Jordan Ross, along with forward Kanon Catchings and center Somto Cyril, have started each of Georgia's first three games. Each has turned in strong performances, but no one has been as involved as Cain, the Bulldogs' second-leading scorer at 15.0 points per game. He has already recorded 10 steals, tied for third in the country. His defensive efforts are a major reason Georgia leads college basketball in opponent points per game.
Guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, who is averaging a team-high 16.3 points per game, has also played an integral role during the Bulldogs' 3-0 start and owns the highest single-game point total so far, scoring 22 against Morehead State. "I love the staff, I love our team, and I really enjoy playing here," Wilkinson said after his standout performance. He missed a practice earlier in the week to rest a tweaked ankle, but was ready when his number was called.
Replacing him as a starter was Justin Bailey, who received plenty of credit from coach Mike White after the win over Morehead State. "Justin did a really good job, and he's starting to show us he's the same guy every day. He's a really consistent guy," White said. Bailey had 13 points along with four steals and three rebounds.
To open the game against Maryland-Eastern Shore, the Bulldogs were ice cold from beyond the arc and missed their first 17 3-point attempts. The team emphasized that the rough start wasn't representative of the shooters they believe they are, and Catchings quickly validated that in their next outing, against Morehead State.
Catchings connected on his first two attempts, both from long range, setting the tone early. He finished with four 3s, shooting 50 percent from deep. The team as a whole shot 17 of 37 from behind the arc, a scorching 45.9%.
"Anytime you're going against a defense that's drastically different from what you see every day, and that ball goes in, it helps you settle in a little bit. So those were big shots," White said of Catchings' hot start.
No one on the team has made a quicker impression than freshman guard Jake Wilkins, the son of Georgia and Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, whose No. 21 is retired by both. "Baby Highlight" has already put on a dunking clinic at the Steg, with what seems like each dunk topping the last.
He's been catching lobs and throwing them down whenever he's on the floor, but he caught national attention with an alley-oop windmill dunk. Wilkinson tossed one up for Wilkins to go get, and the dunk went viral on social media shortly after.
"I was flabbergasted," Wilkinson said, still sounding shocked. "The windmill? I did not see that coming. My jaw dropped and I was stuck for a minute."
White shared a similar sentiment, saying Wilkins, who is averaging 14.3 points and 4.0 rebounds, has "got an infectious motor … he's detail-oriented, he's a really good teammate." He went on to mention fellow freshman Kareem Stagg (9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds), who has also played well over the first three games.
"They're getting better because they love to play, they love to compete," White said of the freshman group. The Bulldogs next welcome rival Georgia Tech to Stegeman Coliseum on Friday night, and the team and coaching staff have made it clear they'll be ready for the challenge.
"It's always exciting," Wilkinson said. "Everyone is always talking about it leading up to the game. It's Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, you can't ask for anything else."
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