ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Senior forward P.J. Horne, Georgia's only returning starter, will miss the 2021-22 season after suffering a knee injury in practice.
Georgia coach Tom Crean said Wednesday on
Horne played his first three seasons at Virginia Tech before starting all 26 games at Georgia last season. He averaged 8.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. His 46 3-pointers led the team.
Crean described the loss of Horne as “a major blow to us.” Horne was expected to provide stability and leadership to a revamped roster.
Crean said in his
The Bulldogs' leading scorers from last season's 14-12 team, guards Sahvir Wheeler and K.D. Johnson, transferred to Kentucky and Auburn, respectively.
Crean has had to rely heavily on the transfer portal to rebuild his roster.
Georgia was picked to finish last in the
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