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Georgia basketball adds big commit from former Kentucky pledge

UGA Fans Fans during the Bulldogs' game against Austin Peay at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (Photo by Perry McIntyre) (Perry McIntyre/Perry McIntyre/isiphotos.com)

ATHENS — Georgia basketball continued to build on its 20-win season with the commitment of Somto Cyril.

Cyril, a 6-foot-10, 253-pound former Kentucky commit, is the No. 9 center in the country according to 247Sports’ Composite ranking.

Cyril was at Georgia on an official visit last month, according to KSR, after getting a release from his National Letter of Intent with Kentucky.

The Bulldogs’ front line is shaping up to be strong, as UGA also has incoming 6-9 freshman Asa Newell arriving in June.

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