What is next for Georgia basketball after NCAA Tournament elimination?

The Georgia Bulldogs had their worst performance of the entire basketball season in March Madness . Georgia lost in embarrassing fashion to Saint Louis , which could have ripple effects for Georgia's 2026-2027 season. The Bulldogs have made back-to-back NCAA Tournaments, but are looking to win once they advance to March Madness.

Georgia had 11 players that played in at least 30 games during the 2025-2026 season. The Bulldogs can return nine of these key contributors. However, it is unlikely all nine Georgia players return.

The Bulldogs will probably lose a few players to the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on April 7. The portal window will close on April 21. For a frame of reference, Georgia lost and added five players to the transfer portal (includes on Georgia player that is now playing in Europe) after the 2024-2025 season.

We expect Georgia to have a similar amount of roster turnover this year and we'll find out soon. Guard Justin Bailey and forward Justin Abson are both out of eligibility. In 2025-2026, Bailey averaged 4.