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Georgia Basketball: How Mark Fox’s hot seat should be handled

By Kyle Funderburk

Jan 14, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA;Georgia Basketball head coach Mark Fox reacts against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA;Georgia Basketball head coach Mark Fox reacts against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 23, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Derek Ogbeide (34) defends against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Dazon Ingram (12) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Derek Ogbeide (34) defends against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Dazon Ingram (12) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Georgia loses out or splits, but makes a run in the SEC Tournament

What would happen if Georgia settles for a 17-14 or 18-13 regular season record but wins a couple of games in the SEC Tournament or even makes it all the way to the SEC Championship game.

The Bulldogs will have reach 19-20 wins or maybe even 21 wins. That would make four straight 20-win seasons, a first in school history.

Georgia would likely be 19-15 or 20-14 and be going to the NIT for a chance to win their 20th or 21st game there. Or if Georgia does manage to get all the way to the SEC Championship game, that might be enough for the selection committee to include Georgia in the NCAA Tournament.

Considering how low Georgia fell to midway through conference play and the team Georgia returns next year. The school will probably chose to keep Fox for next year. But his leash will be very tight and if Georgia has a bad start to the 2017-18 schedule, a decision might be made by January.

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