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Georgia Basketball: Dawgs get commitment from Kante

By Alistair Penny

Mar 9, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) talks with a referee during the second half of game three of the SEC Conference Tournament against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bridgestone Arena. Georgia won 59-57. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) talks with a referee during the second half of game three of the SEC Conference Tournament against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bridgestone Arena. Georgia won 59-57. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Georgia Basketball got a big commitment from a power forward yesterday.

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Mark Fox has been pushing hard the past few weeks to bring in his final signing for this years class. He was rewarded yesterday when the Georgia Basketball team got what will likely be it’s final commitment for 2017.

Issac Kante is a 6-8 power forward from Connecticut who committed to UGA on Tuesday. According to Seth Emerson of Dawgnation.com said that Kante is a developed post player. He’s expected to provide depth in the front court which could use some young players going forward.

Mark Fox said of Kante in a press release:

"“We really felt like we needed to add another frontline player. Isaac is a strong, versatile player with a big motor. We’re very excited about him joining our team.”"

Kante is unlikely to make a big impact early, but he certainly provides the depth UGA require going forward. The Dawgs still do not know whats going to happen with Yante Maten going into next season. Maten remains their best player but has put his name in for the 2017 NBA draft. The dawgs are waiting to see if he’s going to stay in the draft or return to school. Kante is a very different player and much younger. But his addition does help them with depth going forward.

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