Georgia officially announces hiring of Mike White, shares quotes from the new coach
“I believe in the limitless future of Georgia Basketball.”
Those are the words of new Georgia Basketball men’s coach Mike White, who the Bulldogs announced officially Sunday evening. Members of the executive athletic board met earlier in the day to “discuss and deliberate upon the employment terms and compensation of a public employee,” making the White to Georgia news official.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Mike White and his family to Athens,” Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks wrote in an email shared with UGA media. “We have witnessed Coach White to be a leader of men, as well as a proven winner with an impressive postseason body of work. We want to compete for national success in all 21 of our sports, and we believe that he is the coach that can build Georgia Basketball to a consistent winner on the collegiate basketball landscape.”
“We are thrilled to welcome a coach with Mike White’s integrity, character and competitive excellence to the University of Georgia,” Jere W. Morehead, University of Georgia President, added. “He has been a leader throughout his extensive head coaching experience at Florida and Louisiana Tech, and we are confident that he will make a positive impact on UGA student-athletes and our campus community.”
White, who has spent the last seven seasons at arch-rival Florida guiding the Gators to each of the last four NCAA Tournaments prior to Sunday’s 2022 bracket announcement, also expressed his excitement to be headed to Athens.
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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. “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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