Georgia Tech Fires Basketball Coach Damon Stoudamire

Stoudamire's 3-year tenure ends after 12-game losing streak to close season

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Georgia Tech has fired head basketball coach Damon Stoudamire after three seasons, following a 12-game losing streak that left the Yellow Jackets with an 11-20 overall record and 2-16 in the ACC. Athletic director Ryan Alpert announced the move, thanking Stoudamire for his commitment to the program and saying the school is committed to identifying an "excellent basketball coach" to revive the once-successful Georgia Tech basketball program.

Why it matters

Georgia Tech has a proud basketball history, including nine straight NCAA Tournament appearances under Bobby Cremins in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as a run to the national championship game in 2004 under Paul Hewitt. However, the program has struggled in recent years, failing to make the NCAA Tournament since 2021. The firing of Stoudamire after just three seasons signals the administration's desire to quickly turn things around and restore Georgia Tech as a basketball power.

The details

Stoudamire, a former NBA player, was hired in March 2023 after serving as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics. He had previous head coaching experience at Pacific, where he posted a 71-77 record over five seasons. At Georgia Tech, Stoudamire was unable to stop a 12-game losing streak that left the Yellow Jackets with a 2-16 ACC record and out of the conference tournament. Assistant coach Greg Gary will serve as interim head coach while the school searches for a permanent replacement.

  • Georgia Tech's season ended on March 4, 2026 with a 79-76 loss at Clemson.
  • Damon Stoudamire was fired on March 8, 2026, one day after the season ended.

The players

Damon Stoudamire

The former NBA player and assistant coach who was hired as Georgia Tech's head coach in March 2023, but was fired after just three seasons following a 12-game losing streak to end the 2025-26 season.

Ryan Alpert

The Georgia Tech athletic director who announced Stoudamire's firing and said the school is committed to identifying an "excellent basketball coach" to revive the program.

Greg Gary

The Georgia Tech assistant coach who will serve as interim head coach while the school searches for a permanent replacement.

Bobby Cremins

The former Georgia Tech head coach who led the Yellow Jackets to nine consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 1985 to 1993.

Paul Hewitt

The former Georgia Tech head coach who led the Yellow Jackets to the NCAA championship game in 2004.

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What they’re saying

“On behalf of Georgia Tech, I want to thank Damon for his commitment to the Institute, our men's basketball program and, most importantly, our student-athletes. He is highly respected and admired throughout the Georgia Tech community and has been a strong representative of the Institute. We wish him the very best.”

— Ryan Alpert, Georgia Tech Athletic Director (abc27.com)

What’s next

The Georgia Tech athletic department will launch a search for a new head coach who can revive the once-successful basketball program and lead the Yellow Jackets back to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's firing of Damon Stoudamire after just three seasons signals the administration's urgency to quickly turn around the struggling basketball program and restore its status as a perennial NCAA Tournament contender. The school's rich basketball history and commitment to investing resources suggest they will target an experienced, proven coach who can rebuild the Yellow Jackets into an ACC and national power.