Details on how to attend Mike White's UGA introduction at Stegeman Coliseum
Georgia will officially announce Mike White as the new men’s basketball coach tomorrow (Tuesday, March 15) with an event open to the public at Stegeman Coliseum beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET. Fans who wish to attend will be seated in Sections D, E, F and G of the lower level at The Steg.
White, who was hired on Sunday following the firing of Tom Crean last week, spent the last seven seasons at Florida where he led the Gators to the postseason each year. Florida made each NCAA Tournament from 2017 to 2021, one of just 12 programs nationally and the only SEC program to do so, and won a game in each of their appearances. In 2017, the Gators made it all the way to the Elite Eight as a No. 4 seed before being upset by fellow SEC school South Carolina.
Prior to his time at Florida, White previously was the head coach for Louisiana Tech (2011-15) and an assistant at both Jacksonville State (2000-04) and Ole Miss (2004-11). He played collegiately at Ole Miss before a brief professional career with the New Mexico Slam of the now-defunct International Basketball League.
Overall, in his 10 years as a head coach, White’s teams made the postseason in eight of nine possible seasons. Louisiana Tech made the NIT three of four seasons, Florida made the NIT in White’s first season before making the four straight NCAA Tournaments.
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“I am beyond excited for the opportunity to lead the men’s basketball program at the University of Georgia,” White said in a statement shared with media members on Sunday. “President Jere W. Morehead and Athletics Director Josh Brooks are united in a strong vision for UGA Basketball which resonated with me deeply. They believe, as I do, in developing our young men as students, athletes and leaders, as well as providing them with the support they need to be successful. I believe in the limitless future of Georgia Basketball.”
“I am extraordinarily grateful to the leadership of Scott Stricklin and to the entire Florida Athletics staff for an amazing experience during my tenure,” White continued. “Thank you to each and every one of our current and former players. Your hard work, commitment and dedication was and continues to be an inspiration. I will cherish our relationships forever. In addition, the Gainesville community has been wonderful to my family and I. We are truly thankful for our time at the University of Florida. To the Georgia Basketball family, friends and fans, I’m ready to get to work. Go Dawgs!”
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