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Georgia center Somto Cyril goes up for a dunk during the first half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Marcus Millender attempts a shot during the second half of their game against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Mike White talks with Georgia guard Marcus Millender during the second half of their game against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guards Blue Cain and Jeremiah Wilkinson talk during the second half of their game against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Justin Bailey brings the ball up the court during the first half of their game against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia forward Jake Wilkins is shown during the first half of their game against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Mike White reacts to a play during the first half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Justin Bailey attempts a shot against Cincinnati forward Baba Miller during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia forward Kareem Stagg drives against Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Director of Athletics Josh Brooks is shown during Georgia’s game against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (right) drives against Cincinnati guard Sencire Harris (rcenter) as Georgia forward Kareem Stagg (left) is shown during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Blue Cain (right) and Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam (left) battle for a loose ball during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia center Somto Cyril (right) steals the ball away from Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam (left) during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia forward Justin Abson reacts after a dunk during the first half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia forward Kanon Catchings (center) passes out of the defense of Cincinnati forward Tyler McKinley (center right) and Cincinnati forward Baba Miller (right) during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Blue Cain drives against Cincinnati guard Sencire Harris during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Blue Cain reacts after getting fouled on a shot attempt by Cain during the first half against the Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Blue Cain attempts a shot against Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Blue Cain drives against Cincinnati guard Shon Abaev during the first half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cincinnati forward Baba Miller (right) is guarded by Georgia guard Blue Cain (second from right), Georgia center Somto Cyril (second from left), and Georgia guard Jordan Ross (left) during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Marcus Millender reacts after making a three-point basket against Cincinnati guard Kerr Kriisa during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Mike White talks with Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson after Wilkinson comes out of the game during their win against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Mike White and Georgia guard Jordan Ross celebrate after their win against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia center Somto Cyril (2) reacts after getting fouled as he made a basket during the second half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson goes up for a dunk during the second half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Mike White reacts to a play during the second half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia forward Kanon Catchings drives against Cincinnati forward Jalen Celestine during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Jordan Ross attempts a shot against Cincinnati guard Keyshuan Tillery during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Jordan Ross attempts a shot against Cincinnati guard Day Day Thomas during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Blue Cain attempts a three-point shot against Cincinnati forward Jalen Celestine during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia forward Justin Abson grabs an offensive rebound against Cincinnati guard Kerr Kriisa and Cincinnati forward Jalen Celestine during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Justin Bailey attempts a shot against Cincinnati forward Baba Miller and is fouled during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Mike White talks with Georgia guard Marcus Millender during a break in the second half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson reacts next to Georgia head coach Mike White after Wilkinson made a shot during the second half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia center Somto Cyril dunks during the second half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia center Somto Cyril guards Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam during the second half in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia guard Jordan Ross attempts a shot during the second half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia center Somto Cyril goes up for a dunk during the first half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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