Justin Wise commits to Georgia Bulldogs for 2027 recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Four-star guard Justin Wise has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs, choosing the hometown school over Texas, Tennessee, Miami, Vanderbilt, and Clemson. Ranked as the No. 30 overall recruit in the 2027 class, Wise highlighted his familiarity with the area and coaching staff as key factors in his decision. He is the first commitment for Georgia in this recruiting class. Wise expressed excitement about playing in Athens, emphasizing the support from UGA fans and his desire to contribute to the program's success. During the Nike EYBL Circuit, he averaged 11.9 points per game and showcased his versatile skill set as both a point guard and shooting guard.
- •Wise is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from North Oconee, Georgia.
- •He chose Georgia over several other prominent programs.
- •His play style includes versatility at both guard positions.
- •Wise averaged 11.9 points and 36% shooting from three this summer.
- •He is the first commitment in Georgia's 2027 recruiting class.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Top-30 overall recruit Justin Wise stays home, commits to Georgia
"Four-star Justin Wise, one of the top shooting guards nationally, is staying home and has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs, he told Rivals.
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