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Director of Basketball Operations @KSUOWLSMBB | @kennesawstate alum #HootyHoo 🦉🏀 | IG/Threads: @coachd_mac | Previously @Rivals and @RYZEHoops | #BillsMafia

Kennesaw, GA
Joined May 2009
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Dan McDonald
10 years
@FCHWPO tell her she's more likely to be watching you in the nba lol
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Dan McDonald
4 years
Asking for a great friend... Why isn't it the No. 1 story all over the news tonight that Georgia has been opening up for 3 weeks now and infections, hospitalizations and deaths from #COVID19 are all down since then?
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7 years
Big fan of LeBron. Big fan of KD. Big fan of them jawing at each other a bit.
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5 years
Georgia absolutely deserved to lose that game. Outplayed, outcoached, out-everythinged.
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5 years
Huge weekend ahead at #Auburn . 5-star guards Jalen Green ( @JalenRomande ) and Sharife Cooper ( @CooperSharife ) will be in town for official visits.
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Dan McDonald
7 years
Chris Mack wasting no time getting on the phone for Louisville. He just offered 2019 5-star PG Ashton Hagans.
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7 years
Auburn fan to Roquan Smith walking out of awards show tonight: "I'm an Auburn fan but you're a helluva player, love watching you play." Thought that was cool.
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Dan McDonald
2 years
Free recruiting advice... 2023 prospects: if the schools that "offered" you aren't in regular contact, you don't really have an offer. 2024 & younger: your "offers" right now don't matter. Lastly, if an "offer" doesn't come after an in person evaluation, be very skeptical.
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Dan McDonald
3 years
Today has made me have so much appreciation for a guy like @jabarismithll . Wasn't ranked as a sophomore. Kept working. Always got better. Never complained about ranking. Ended up top 5 in his class w/ every offer. Will be a stud at @AuburnMBB this year and eventually play in NBA.
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Dan McDonald
7 years
There is not a better inside LB in the country than Roquan Smith.
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Dan McDonald
5 years
I heard several respected college football analysts this week say Florida had the edge in coaching between Kirby Smart and Dan Mullen. I'd like to know what evidence is out there to support this...
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Dan McDonald
7 years
4-star 2019 wing Elias King just committed to Georgia. Another great addition for Mark Fox.
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Dan McDonald
5 years
5-star forward Jabari Smith ( @jabarismithjr ), the No. 5 ranked prospect in the 2021 class, visited #UGA last night for the game against Auburn.
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Dan McDonald
3 years
Common theme from talking to college coaches lately is that offers are going to be hard to come by for HS prospects AND hard to keep. If you're a HS prospect that receives an offer & decide it's a good fit, don't play the recruiting game. Go ahead & commit before it disappears.
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Dan McDonald
3 years
I've said it many times before, but I don't think anyone is better at coaching confidence into their players than Bruce Pearl.
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Dan McDonald
6 years
5-star guard (No.3 overall) Anthony Edwards is back on campus at #UGA today. He took an official visit to Georgia back in November.
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Dan McDonald
6 years
4-star 2019 SF Christian Brown @cb_kid has committed to Georgia.
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Dan McDonald
3 years
4-star 2022 F/C Malique Ewin has committed to #OleMiss . One of the most talented front court prospects we've had in Georgia in recent years.
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Dan McDonald
4 years
Virginia Tech transfer PJ Horne has committed to #UGA . 6-foot-7 forward who averaged 7.6 points per game last year for the Hokies. Georgia native from Tift County.
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Dan McDonald
6 years
Georgia is putting together a terrific first class under @TomCrean . Christian Brown is the third 4-star prospect in the 2019 class for #UGA along with 5-star guard Anthony Edwards.
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Dan McDonald
7 years
Jonas Hayes deserves a huge amount of credit for reeling in Ashton Hagans. Been a big part of upgrading the talent on UGA's roster over past 4-5 years. Should get consideration for low/mid major head coaching gigs in the southeast this year.
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Dan McDonald
6 years
I've been watching 5-star PG Ashton Hagans @H23Ash play for so long now that it's hard for him to impress me. But man, he makes life so easy for his teammates. He's going to be a star for Kentucky. #BBN
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6 years
#UGA landed, in my opinion, the best basketball prospect in the country this morning in Anthony Edwards. He's also one heckuva kid off the court given all he's been through. Enjoy him while you have him, Dawg Nation.
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Dan McDonald
3 years
4-star 2023 wing Qua Brown ( @MarquaviousBro1 ) has committed to #UGA . Really explosive athlete at 6'4. Will remind UGA fans of Travis Leslie. STORY:
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Dan McDonald
3 years
I'm told #Kentucky is firmly in the mix for #UNC transfer Walker Kessler. Auburn, Gonzaga, Michigan and Tennessee are some of the others in the mix for the former 5-star prospect.
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Dan McDonald
6 years
Can't believe this wasn't mentioned on the broadcast. The first guy Trevor Lawrence just greeted from Alabama was Miller Forristall, the guy whose job he took at Cartersville HS as a freshman. Forristall then switched to TE.
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Dan McDonald
4 years
#Auburn commit Sage Tolentino has huge upside. He'll be a star for the Tigers. #RYZETipOff
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Dan McDonald
4 years
At midnight tonight, college basketball coaches can begin directly contacting prospects in the 2022 class. 👀
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Dan McDonald
6 years
3-star guard Tye Fagan just committed to Georgia. Former MTSU signee. He becomes Tom Crean's first commitment at #UGA . Won his last 65 HS games at Upson Lee, including two 4A state championships.
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Dan McDonald
4 years
After two games at #Auburn , former 5-star PG Sharife Cooper ( @CooperSharife ) is averaging 27 points, 10.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
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Dan McDonald
5 years
4-star PG Sahvir Wheeler ( @sahvir_ ), a former Texas A&M signee, has committed to #UGA . Adds to a really strong first recruiting class for @TomCrean that includes No. 3 overall Anthony Edwards and now four 4-stars.
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Dan McDonald
5 years
BREAKING: 5-star big man Walker Kessler has committed to North Carolina following his official visit this weekend. #UNC
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Dan McDonald
5 years
5-star PG Sharife Cooper ( @CooperSharife ) is on campus at #UGA today. No. 15 overall in the 2020 class.
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Dan McDonald
8 years
It's now official: Auburn signee Chuma Okeke is Mr. Georgia Basketball. Best player I saw in the Peach State this year. Very deserving.
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7 years
5-star SF Christian Brown was on campus at Georgia for their win over Alabama today. He's a teammate of #UGA commit Ashton Hagans on Game Elite.
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Dan McDonald
5 years
I'm super happy for Tyree Crump. He's one of the best people you'll ever meet. He's been through a lot in his career at #UGA , but has always been a team first guy.
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Dan McDonald
9 years
Tyler Simmons just committed to Georgia.
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Dan McDonald
4 years
Big time college hoops event coming to the ATL via @HHoopsgiving & @ViiGroup ! 11.27: Kentucky v Ga Tech 12.12: Clemson v Alabama LSU v USF Memphis v Auburn Miss State v Dayton Games at State Farm Arena
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Dan McDonald
4 years
4-star guard/No. 55 overall Deebo Coleman ( @deebo923 ) has committed to #GeorgiaTech . He's the second Top 100 guard to commit to the Yellow Jackets in the 2021 class along with @Kelly5Miles . Really strong class coming together for @GTJoshPastner .
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Dan McDonald
6 years
Fresh off decommitting from Xavier, 4-star wing Elias King is visiting Georgia today. King previously committed to Georgia before backing out after the coaching change in March.
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Dan McDonald
6 years
4-star guard Kyle Sturdivant just committed to Georgia. Tom Crean doubles up today.
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Dan McDonald
5 years
I'm told #UNC head coach Roy Williams will be meeting with Charleston Southern grad transfer Christian Keeling on Sunday following his official visit to #Clemson . @HeelIllustrated
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Dan McDonald
5 years
LSU , Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Nevada, Wisconsin, Illinois, St. John’s, Georgia, Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Miami and others have reached out to former Ole Miss commit Rodney Howard ( @RodneyHoward24 ). Has an official visit set for Georgia Tech on May 25-26. @Kelly_Quinlan
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Dan McDonald
3 years
Former #UNC forward/center Walker Kessler ( @WalkerKessler13 ) is transferring to #Auburn . Huge addition for the Tigers. Will make for a nasty front court with @jabarismithll .
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4 years
#FunFactFriday This is the 3rd straight class where Bruce Pearl and Auburn have secured a 5-star commitment out of Georgia after landing Isaac Okoro in 2019 and Sharing Cooper in 2020.
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BREAKING: Five-star Jabari Smith becomes Auburn’s highest ranked hoops commitment in @Rivals era after his announcement Friday, reports @RivalsDan
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3 years
5-star 2023 PG Isaiah Collier will be taking an official visit to Cincinnati this weekend.
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Dan McDonald
3 years
The best recruiting advice I could give HS prospects is don't base your college decision on playing time your freshman year. Put your attention into what years 2 thru 4 (or 5) will look like, and then work your butt off to get on the court as a freshman if opportunity arises.
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Dan McDonald
3 years
Top 2023 guards Isaiah Collier ( @isaiahcollier04 ) and Kanaan Carlyle ( @carlyle_kanaan ) will be visiting #Auburn today. Strong way to come out of the extended dead period for the Tigers.
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Dan McDonald
4 years
Dylan Cardwell ( @Dylanupnext__ ) has committed to #Auburn . He was the top post player still on the market in the 2020 class. Another strong addition out of Georgia for Bruce Pearl.
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Dan McDonald
7 years
New commit/5-star PG Ashton Hagans and Rivals150 forward Jaylin Williams will be visiting UGA today.
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Dan McDonald
6 years
People don't believe me when I say this, but I've never heard a basketball venue as loud as Stegeman Coliseum was that night, especially when @JJ_Frazier30 hit that 3 from right in front of UGA's bench to put UGA up by like 9 in the 2nd half. Excited to be going again tonight!
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6 years
Monster game for Nicolas Claxton for #UGA today against #GT . 13 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 6 assists. Best player on the court.
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Dan McDonald
4 years
#Kentucky is the latest school to join the mix for Frank Anselem ( @the2kfranky ). The 6'10 big man recently moved up into the 2020 class and has a long list of options.
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5 years
#USC transfer guard Kyle Sturdivant has committed to Georgia Tech. Nice addition for Josh Pastner. @Kelly_Quinlan
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Dan McDonald
3 years
With the new one-time transfer rule coming in, I've had several college coaches tell me that more than ever they are looking at character and how many schools/travel teams a prospect played for. Just something for prospects and those around them to keep in mind going forward.
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Dan McDonald
7 years
4-star guard Will Richardson just let me know he'll be committing on Thursday. Georgia, Gonzaga or Oregon.
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Dan McDonald
2 years
#VirginiaTech commit Brandon Rechsteiner ( @b_roc0 ) once again showed off his lethal 3-point stroke tonight in the @RYZEHoops Fall League. Hit SEVEN 3-pointers for @EtowahHoops , and a few from NBA range and/or contested. He'll be a good one for @CoachMKYoung .
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1 year
Dreams. Come. True. Never would've dreamed my first coaching job would be in my hometown at my alma mater with my man @AntoinePettway ! #HootyHoo
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Kennesaw State MBB
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Coming back to his alma mater as Director of Operations is @CoachD_Mac #HootyHoo 🦉🏀
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Dan McDonald
7 years
I'm nominating Migos for the Super Bowl in Atlanta next year...
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7 years
5-star PG Ashton Hagans will be at UGA tomorrow. Currently No. 6 overall in 2019 Rivals150.
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4 years
Kaleb Washington ( @KalebWashingt0n ) has committed to #Dayton . Second 4-star, Top 100 commit of the week for the Flyers after Daron Holmes on Saturday. Great class coming together for Anthony Grant.
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2 years
It's been great to see Jakai Newton getting back on the court the last couple weeks after battling a knee injury for a while. He's going to be a good player for Indiana. Elite athlete and a shot maker. Looks like he's added some new 1-on-1 moves to his scoring arsenal as well.
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6 years
Picked #UGA on the @Rivals FutureCast back on December 29th for Anthony Edwards. Sticking with that pick going into his decision. Would be a huge pull for @TomCrean .
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2 years
Gardner-Webb transfer guard Lance Terry committed to Georgia Tech following a visit this weekend. Atlanta native with 2 years of eligibility. Really nice get for @GTJoshPastner . Averaged 14.3 PPG this season.
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9 years
Simmons was very emotional before announcing. This went all the way to the last minute.
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3 years
It's likely the best day of recruiting news in the history @AlabamaMBB . Get the latest on the significance of commitments from 5-star wing Brandon Miller and 4-star PF Noah Clowney for @nate_oats and his program. Miller: Clowney:
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3 years
This will be the Final Four. Congrats, Arizona! #MarchMadness
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5 years
Rodney Howard, a three-star Class of 2019 big man, has committed to #UGA . The former #OleMiss commit is the 7th member of @TomCrean 's incoming class. The #Dawgs needed this one after Nicolas Claxton declared for the NBA Draft.
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3 years
2021 guard Christian Wright has committed to #UGA .
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4 years
Can we make a rule before #TheLastDance comes on that nobody under 35 can engage in MJ/LeBron/GOAT debates? None of us (I'm 31) are old enough to have real memories of MJ in his prime.
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6 years
4-star 2019 wing Marcus Watson will be taking his first official visit this weekend to Boston College. He'll also see Texas Tech, Oklahoma St, and Georgia Tech the following three weekends.
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1 year
Not gonna lie, it's been one of the coolest experiences of my life to be out recruiting this weekend with my alma mater's logo on my chest! My love for @KSUOWLSMBB and the Kennesaw area runs so deep. Forever indebted to @AntoinePettway for this opportunity. #HootyHoo 🦉🏀
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6 years
5-star guard Anthony Edwards (No. 3 overall) is on an official visit to #UGA this weekend.
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6 years
Collin Sexton came to @LakePointIndoor this morning for a workout as he prepares for the NBA Draft! Been very cool to have a front row seat for his journey the past five years seeing all his hard work pay off. #rolltide #youngbull #lakepointhoops
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9 years
To recap, Mark Richt was fired about 78 hours ago, immediately became a top target for every job open, and then got the best one available.
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3 years
#Michigan commit Dug McDaniel ( @AyooFlyy ) is a fun watch. Really good feel and court vision. He'll be a really good player for Juwan Howard. @TTOBasketball @Balas_Wolverine
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5 years
Best prospect I've covered in Georgia in my 10 years doing it (and we've had some good ones). He's going to be a star from Day 1 for #UGA .
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5 years
Anthony Edwards makes his college basketball debut with Georgia tomorrow‼️
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7 years
5-star 2019 PG Ashton Hagans decommitted from Georgia.
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Dan McDonald
5 years
Three more official visits set for 5-star big man Walker Kessler: #Duke (Sept 6-8), #UNC (Sept 20-22) & #Gonzaga (Oct 4-6).
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3 years
Man, Gradey Dick ( @gradey_dick22 ) is going to be a heckuva player for the #Jayhawks . Really smooth jumper and also aggressive off the bounce. @JayhawkSlant
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3 years
Scoot Henderson ( @thereal013 ), the youngest professional basketball player in United States history.
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5 years
Seriously, how many people are gonna feel #COVID19 type symptoms from this pollen and think they have the virus?
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4 years
2021 wing Matthew Cleveland ( @MCleveland35 ) just released a top five of Florida State, Kansas, Michigan, NC State and Stanford.
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3 years
2023 guard @StephonCastle , No. 25 overall, will announce his commitment on Friday at 5:00. Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ohio State and UConn in the mix. PROFILE:
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6 years
Two big time visitors at #UGA this week. 5-star 2020 guard (No. 11 overall) Anthony Edwards stopped by on Monday and 5-star 2019 SF Christian Brown (No. 27) spent time on campus on Tuesday.
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3 years
2022 guard Quion Williams ( @williams_quion ) has committed to Oklahoma State. Another strong addition out of the Lonestar State for Mike Boynton. One of the toughest, most competitive prospects in the class who keeps getting better.
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4 years
5-star forward/No. 4 overall Jabari Smith ( @jabarismithll ) has committed to #Auburn . Another HUGE score for Bruce Pearl in Georgia. Highest ranked commit in the history of @Rivals for the Tigers.
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5 years
4-star 2019 PG Sahvir Wheeler starts an official visit to Iowa State on Monday. Took an official visit to Georgia this weekend. Aiming for a decision on May 6th.
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6 years
It was only a matter of time before it got out, but 5-star guard/No. 2 overall Anthony Edwards will no longer be visiting #FSU this weekend. Took his only official visits to #UGA and #Kentucky . Announces decision on Monday at 9 AM.
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3 years
Calzada just became an Aggie legend.
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7 years
5-star 2019 PG Ashton Hagans just committed to Georgia. Huge get for Mark Fox. Christmas comes early for the Dawgs.
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6 years
Tom Crean put together a really impressive staff at #UGA . Amir Abdur-Rahim and Chad Dollar will recruit locally at a high level, and Joe Scott is a highly thought of former head coach.
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Dan McDonald
8 years
Malcolm Mitchell goes from catching passes from Greyson Lambert to Tom Brady. Not a bad deal for him.
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6 years
I might tweet this over 100 times before the season is over, and I don't even care. We need to get helpside charges out of basketball. It's the most annoying play in all of sports.
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4 years
Rivals150 SF Jalon Moore ( @jalonmoore3 ) has committed to Georgia Tech. Really like his upside. 6'6, athletic, and always improving skill level. 3rd Rivals150 commit for @GTJoshPastner in the 2021 class.
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6 years
Chase Hunter announced he's officially down to 5: Clemson, Georgia, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Virginia.
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Dan McDonald
4 years
5-star PG Bruce Thornton ( @Bruce2T_ ) is down to five schools: Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio State and Purdue. Elite floor generals in the 2022 class from @milton_hoops / @tsfmack2022 .
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5 years
Georgia Tech turning up the heat on 4-star 2021 wing Kowacie Reeves ( @wacie_wacie ). Had him on campus on Wednesday night for the upset over Louisville and today made the trip down to Macon to watch him go for 31 points in 1st round of state playoffs.
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6 years
If, and I stress IF, Anthony Edwards does end up at #UGA , he'll have some nice running mates alongside him. Nicolas Claxton and Rayshaun Hammonds need to be more consistent as juniors, but they would form a nice trio with "Ant Man". #Dawgs look strong early against Bama tonight.
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