Georgia basketball coach Mike White starts preseason practice with arm in sling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Georgia basketball coach Mike White opened preseason practices on September 22 with his right arm in a sling due to recent rotator cuff surgery. He has worn the sling for about five weeks but anticipates recovery in time for the Bulldogs' first exhibition game against Georgia State on October 7. In addition to his injury, White reported that freshman forward Hakeem Weeks has been dealing with minor health issues but is expected to return soon. The Bulldogs' regular season begins on November 2 against North Carolina Central.
- •Mike White had rotator cuff surgery and is recovering.
- •Georgia's first exhibition game is on October 7 against Georgia State.
- •The Bulldogs start their regular season on November 2.
- •Freshman forward Hakeem Weeks is expected to return soon.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Georgia basketball coach Mike White wearing a sling as practices start?
"Georgia basketball coach Mike White had jokes Tuesday on why he's in a sling as his team opens preseason practices. Here's what he said.
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