Despite Georgia’s lack of postseason success, White has significantly improved Georgia’s program. The Bulldogs were 6-26 the year before hiring White and had not appeared in the NCAA Tournament since 2014-15.
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“White’s work at Georgia has gone unnoticed despite leading the Bulldogs to back-to-back tournament berths for the fourth time in program history,” USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg wrote. White has led Georgia to three consecutive 20-win seasons and has helped the Bulldogs remain competitive in the SEC.
Myerberg acknowledges that Georgia needs more success in March Madness, but believes getting Georgia into the tournament is a big accomplishment. He ranks White as one of the five lowest-paid coaches in the country and the best bargain in the SEC.
“Given his recent history and the fact that his $3.91 million salary in 2025-26 ranked 11th in the SEC,” Myerberg said. “White has been the lowest paid coach in the league.”
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White could receive another raise this offseason. Their ability to build a roster is being tested again with Georgia losing seven players to the transfer portal, including a pair of top-25 transfers: center Somto Cyril and guard Jeremiah Wilkinson.
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