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Georgia secures commitment from top 50 recruit Justin Wise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:08 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Georgia secures commitment from top 50 recruit Justin Wise

Summary

On August 8, 2026, Justin Wise, a national top 50 recruit from North Oconee, announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs for the 2027 basketball class via Instagram. Wise, a shooting guard ranked #5 at his position and #63 overall by 247Sports, chose Georgia over several programs, including Miami and Texas. His commitment is significant as it marks the first for coach Mike White in the 2027 cycle, following back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances. Historically, Georgia has struggled to retain top local talent; Wise's commitment addresses this issue as he is one of only six Georgians in the 247Sports top 50 for 2027.

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Key Details

•Justin Wise commits to Georgia Bulldogs for 2027 class
•Ranked #5 shooting guard and #63 overall prospect
•Also considered Miami, Tennessee, and Texas
•First 2027 commitment for coach Mike White
•Georgia has struggled to attract top in-state talent since 2019

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1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia Adds Elite Peach State Prospect To 2027 Hoops Class

What they're saying

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Bulldog basketball got some great news today, opening its 2027 class with a commitment from a national top 50 recruit from right down the road. North Oconee shooting guard Justin Wise announced on his Instagram account that he has committed to the Bulldogs over Miami, Tennessee, Texas, Vanderbilt, and an host of other elite programs. The four […]
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