De’Shayne Montgomery, acclaimed as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Year while playing for Mount St. Mary’s last season, has committed to continuing his college basketball journey with the Georgia Bulldogs, as announced by head coach Mike White.

Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 190 pounds, Montgomery, a guard from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., showcased impressive stats during his time with the Mountaineers. He averaged 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and a team-leading 1.7 steals per game. Notably, he earned the MAAC Rookie of the Week title a record-breaking six times, including for four consecutive weeks to close out the season. Montgomery delivered standout performances, including scoring 27 points against Siena and 23 points against Georgia on Dec. 20. Within the MAAC, he ranked 11th in scoring, 6th in field goal percentage (.528), 6th in steals, and 15th in free throw percentage (.728).

Before his time at Mount St. Mary’s, Montgomery played for Hargrave Military Academy’s postgraduate team during the 2022-23 season, contributing to a remarkable 44-2 record. Additionally, he showcased his talent during two varsity seasons at Somerset Prep Academy Charter School, where he amassed impressive stats and garnered recognition as second-team All-Broward County by the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel.

Montgomery joins Asa Newell, a 6 feet 10 inches, 215-pound power forward from Destin, Fla., as one of the newcomers for Georgia’s 2024-25 roster. Notably, Newell was ranked as the No. 8 overall prospect in the 247Sports.com composite ledger for the Class of 2024 prep prospects.

The upcoming 2024-25 season will mark the Bulldogs’ third under head coach Mike White. Under his leadership, Georgia has seen significant improvements, including a 10-win increase in regular-season victories during his first season, which was among the highest in Power conference programs. Last season, the Bulldogs made it to the semifinals of the NIT, marking their first 20-win season since 2016.