Yante Maten deserved a moment like this.
The senior forward has been outstanding for Georgia amid a season that hasn’t materialized to what was expected back in November.
The Bulldogs held aspirations for an NCAA Tournament berth. And to be fair, that quest isn't over. After Wednesday’s 72-69 win over Florida in Gainesville, hope still exists. If Georgia, which now has a combined eight Quadrant 1 and 2 victories, can pick up enough wins in upcoming games against Tennessee (twice), South Carolina, LSU and Texas A&M, perhaps its tourney hopes come back into fruition.
This outside shot of rectifying an otherwise frustrating season began late Wednesday.