The Bulldogs finished the season 20 – 14 , 10 – 8 in SEC play to finish in a tie for sixth place . They defeated Mississippi State and South Carolina to advance to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament where they lost to Kentucky . They were invited to the National Invitation Tournament where they defeated Belmont in the first round to advance to the second round where they lost to Saint Mary 's
SEC Tournament
2016 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 Georgia Bulldogs basketball team