Georgia Tech Fires Basketball Coach Damon Stoudamire

Yellow Jackets finish last in ACC after 12-game losing streak to end 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 finding a new coach to build a championship-level team.

Why it matters

Stoudamire was brought in to revive the Georgia Tech basketball program, but was unable to turn things around, leading to his dismissal after just three seasons. The Yellow Jackets have a proud basketball history and the school is determined to find the right coach to restore the program to prominence in the ACC.

The details

Georgia Tech finished last in the ACC and failed to qualify for the conference tournament after the 12-game losing streak to end the season. Stoudamire posted a 42-55 record in his three seasons, including a 19-39 mark in ACC play. Assistant coach Greg Gary will serve as interim head coach while the school searches for Stoudamire's replacement.

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

The players

Damon Stoudamire

The former NBA player was hired as Georgia Tech's head coach in March 2023 after a five-year stint as the head coach at Pacific.

Ryan Alpert

The Georgia Tech athletic director announced Stoudamire's dismissal and the school's commitment to finding a new coach to build a championship-level program.

Greg Gary

The Georgia Tech assistant coach will serve as interim head coach while the school searches for Stoudamire's replacement.

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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 (wbal.com)

“Georgia Tech men's basketball has a proud history and is an important part of our athletics department and community. We are committed to identifying an excellent basketball coach that will build a championship-level program, and fulfill our missions of academic excellence and preparing our student-athletes for life beyond basketball. Georgia Tech's commitment to men's basketball is unwavering, and we will invest the resources necessary to compete for championships at the highest levels.”

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

What’s next

The Georgia Tech athletic department will begin a search for a new head basketball coach to lead the program and return it to championship contention in the ACC.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's dismissal of Damon Stoudamire after just three seasons highlights the high expectations and pressure to win at a program with a proud basketball history. The school is determined to find the right coach to rebuild the Yellow Jackets into an ACC title contender.