The Georgia Bulldogs aren’t just winning games this season - they’re doing it with style, depth, and a brand of basketball that’s as explosive as it is efficient. Heading into the week of December 14, the Hoop Dawgs were sitting atop the entire Division I landscape in some of the sport’s most telling categories: scoring offense (98.3 points per game), scoring margin (+27.7), fastbreak points (27.6 per game), and blocks (8.5 per game). That’s not just dominant - that’s a team imposing its will every time it steps on the floor.
Let’s start with the offensive firepower. Nearly 100 points per game isn’t just a number - it’s a statement.
This team pushes the pace, gets out in transition, and finishes at the rim with authority. And when we say “finishes at the rim,” we’re not talking about soft layups.
We’re talking dunks - lots of them. According to BartTorvik.com, Georgia leads the nation in percentage of field goals that come via dunks, with 22.4% of their made shots being throwdowns.
That’s 78 dunks on 338 total field goals. The nickname “Dunkyard Dogs” isn’t just clever - it’s earned.
Somto Cyril has been the tip of the spear in that above-the-rim attack. As of December 15, he led the SEC in dunks and ranked sixth nationally with 25.
His impact isn’t limited to offense, either. Cyril, along with Justin Abson, anchors a defense that’s swatting shots at a nation-best clip.
Both players are averaging 2.5 blocks per game, which places them tied for second in the SEC and tied for 18th across the country. Georgia’s 8.5 blocks per game as a team?
That’s the best in the nation.
What makes this team even more dangerous is its depth. Among all 79 Power Conference programs, Georgia is the only one with 11 players averaging double-digit minutes - and every single one of them has played in every game.
That kind of rotation isn’t just rare; it’s a coach’s dream. Head coach Mike White has built a system where the bench isn’t just filling minutes - they’re contributing meaningfully, keeping the tempo high and the pressure relentless.
Speaking of White, his track record at Stegeman Coliseum continues to impress. Since taking over, Georgia has compiled a 48-13 home record, including a spotless 34-0 mark against non-conference opponents.
That’s four straight seasons of protecting home court when it matters most. It’s not just about winning - it’s about setting a tone, and the Bulldogs have done exactly that in Athens.
Looking ahead, the schedule starts to heat up with SEC play looming. Georgia closes out December with a matchup against Long Island before diving headfirst into a gauntlet of conference battles, including marquee games against Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Road trips to South Carolina, Missouri, Texas, and Oklahoma will test this team’s mettle, while home games against Ole Miss, Arkansas, Texas A&M, and Alabama will be key to maintaining their momentum.
If the early numbers are any indication, Georgia isn’t just a fun team to watch - they’re a serious contender. They’re deep, they defend, they run, and they finish. In a conference that’s as competitive as the SEC, that combination could make the Hoop Dawgs a real problem come March.