They believe, as I do, in developing our young men as students, athletes and leaders, as well as providing them with the support they need to be successful. I believe in the limitless future of Georgia Basketball. Morehead and Athletics Director Josh Brooks are united in a strong vision for UGA Basketball which resonated with me deeply. "I am beyond excited for the opportunity to lead the men's basketball program at the University of Georgia," White said. In four campaigns at Louisiana Tech between 2011-15, White was 101-40, and the Bulldogs won a trio of conference regular-season titles and advanced to three NITs. He has spent the past seven seasons at Florida, compiling a 142-88 record and leading the Gators to five postseason bids including four NCAA appearances. White's teams have advanced to postseason play during eight of 10 possible seasons. "He has been a leader throughout his extensive head coaching experience at Florida and Louisiana Tech, and we are confident that he will make a positive impact on UGA student-athletes and our campus community." Morehead, University of Georgia President. "We are thrilled to welcome a coach with Mike White's integrity, character and competitive excellence to the University of Georgia," said Jere W. We want to compete for national success in all 21 of our sports, and we believe that he is the coach that can build Georgia Basketball to a consistent winner on the collegiate basketball landscape." "We have witnessed Coach White to be a leader of men, as well as a proven winner with an impressive postseason body of work. "We are extremely excited to welcome Mike White and his family to Athens," said Brooks. Reid Parker Director of Athletics, announced White's hiring on Sunday. Mike White, who has averaged more than 22 wins per season in 11 campaigns as head coach at Florida and Louisiana Tech, has been named the 23rd head men's basketball coach of the Georgia Bulldogs.
0 kommentar(er)
