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6-foot-9 center commits to Georgia basketball
TL;DR
Three-star center Hakeem Weems has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs basketball program for the 2026-2027 season. Weems, a 6-foot-9 recruit from IMG Academy, chose Georgia over offers from Cincinnati and South Florida.
Key points
- Hakeem Weems commits to Georgia Bulldogs basketball
- He is a 6-foot-9 center from IMG Academy
- Ranked as the No. 32 center and No. 250 overall player in 2026
- Chose Georgia over Cincinnati and South Florida
- Weems joins other high school prospects for the 2026-2027 season
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Three-star center Hakeem Weems has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs basketball program, per Rivalsā Jed May. Weems is a 6-foot-9, 170-pound big man that serves as a massive addition for the Dawgs prior to the 2026-2027 season.
Weems was a star during his time at IMG Academy, and the talented center committed to Georgia despite receiving serious interest from Cincinnati and South Florida. The highly coveted recruit will join Donovan Williams Jr. and David Ugonna Ike as the third high school prospect to commit to Georgia, and Weems and others could play a massive role this season following Somto Cyrilās departure to Miami this offseason. Weems received offers from Georgia State, Boise State, Yale and Navy in addition to Cincinnati and South Florida, but the center ultimately decided to commit to Georgia.
Weems is ranked as the No. 32 center and the No. 250 overall player from the 2026 class. Heās listed as the No. 31 overall center out of Florida, per the 247Sports Rankings. Both Weems and fellow Georgia signee David Ugonna Ike will have an opportunity to see some serious playing time throughout their first season in Athens.
Georgia has reloaded with some major talent following the departure of multiple key players from the 2025 season. The Dawgs recently signed former Ole Miss forward James Scott, while also adding St. Bonaventure big man Andrew Osasuyi.
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Q&A
Who is Hakeem Weems and what are his stats?
Hakeem Weems is a 6-foot-9, 170-pound center ranked as the No. 32 center and No. 250 overall player in the 2026 class.
What other schools were interested in Hakeem Weems?
Hakeem Weems received interest from Cincinnati, South Florida, Georgia State, Boise State, Yale, and Navy before committing to Georgia.
How does Hakeem Weems' commitment impact Georgia basketball?
Weems' commitment adds significant talent to Georgia's roster, especially following the departure of key players, and he is expected to play a major role in the upcoming season.
