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Georgia Basketball: Yante Maten back for UGA

By Alistair Penny

Feb 7, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) reacts after a dunk in the second half of their game against the Florida Gators at Stegeman Coliseum. The Gators won 72-60. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) reacts after a dunk in the second half of their game against the Florida Gators at Stegeman Coliseum. The Gators won 72-60. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Georgia Basketball’s recently named all-SEC Forward will be back for UGA:

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Just a few days after being named to the All-SEC team, Georgia basketball star Yante Maten had more good news. Yante Maten joined J.J. Fraizer as Georgia was one of two schools to place two players in the first team All-SEC team.

Georgia then announced today that they expected him to return for the bulldogs in the SEC tournament. According to Seth Emerson of Dawgnation.com, Coach Mark Fox said the following of his star forward:

"“Barring any setback overnight, we hope to have him play. Obviously we don’t need a setback overnight, any swelling or anything like that. But he’s continued to make progress and it’s good to see him out there.”"

While it’s not known exactly how much Maten will be able to play, his presence on the floor should be a real boost for the bulldogs. J.J. Fraizer led UGA to several impressive wins in Maten’s absence. However having one of the SEC’s most effective weapons back, even if it’s just in a bench role could be huge for Georgia.

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#8 seeded Georgia kick off the tournament against #9 Tennessee on Thursday at 1pm and Maten is hoping to play some roll. Fans will be hoping his return gives UGA an edge going into the tournament.

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