Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald USA TODAY NETWORK

The Georgia basketball team ended their 2023-24 season positively after advancing to the NIT Semi-Finals. Georgia came into last season with NCAA tournament hopes but they had to settle for an NIT bid but they made the most out of the opportunity. After falling to Seton Hall in the NIT, a lot of questions loomed for this upcoming offseason. There were questions about which players would stay, who would transfer and who would arrive at UGA from High School and the transfer portal.

Let us dive into what has happened so far this offseason for the Georgia basketball team

• Georgia players that departed this Offseason
  • Georgia had 3 seniors a year ago that ran out of eligibility
    • Noah Thomasson
    • Russel Tchewa
    • RJ Sunahara
  • Georgia had 7 players hit the transfer portal
    • Jabri Abdur-Rahim
    • Mari Jordan
    • Frank Anselem-Ibe
    • Justin Hill
    • Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe
    • RJ Melendez
    • Jalen DeLoach
• Georgia players returning from last year
  • Georgia has only 3 retunees from a year ago
    • Silas Demary Jr
    • Dylan James
    • Blue Cain
• Georgia’s High School Additions
  • Georgia has added 2 players from high school
    • Asa Newell (#12 Overall recruit according to On3)
    • Somto Cyril (#46 Overall recruit according to On3)
    • Savo Drezgic (Top 30 2025 Recruit who reclassified for 2024)
    • Jordyn Kee (3 Star)
• Georgia’s Transfer Portal Additions
  • Georgia added 5 players from the transfer portal this offseason
    • Tyrin Lawrence (From Vanderbilt)
    • RJ Godfrey (From Clemson)
    • Dakota Leffew (From Mount St. Mary’s)
    • De’Shayne Montgomery (From Mount St. Mary’s)
    • Justin Abson (From Appalachian State)

Overall, this Georgia basketball roster has improved a lot from a year ago with a top 15 freshman class coming in and 5 solid transfer who will all contribute throughout the year. This is the most talented roster UGA has had in years and should put them at least on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. Look for a more detailed overview of all the new additions to come this summer!