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 finding a new coach to build a championship-level team.

Why it matters

Georgia Tech has a proud basketball history, including nine straight NCAA tournament appearances in the 1980s and a run to the national championship game in 2004. But the program has struggled in recent years, failing to make the tournament since 2021. The school is looking to revive its basketball fortunes with a new coach who can return the team to the top of the ACC.

The details

Stoudamire, a former NBA player, was hired in 2023 after a five-year stint as head coach at Pacific. However, he was unable to turn around the Yellow Jackets, who finished last in the ACC this season and missed 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 Saturday, March 7, 2026 with a 79-76 loss at Clemson.
  • Damon Stoudamire was fired on Sunday, March 8, 2026, one day after the season ended.

The players

Damon Stoudamire

The former NBA player was hired as Georgia Tech's head basketball coach in 2023, but was fired after posting a 42-55 record over three seasons.

Ryan Alpert

The Georgia Tech athletic director announced Stoudamire's firing and said the school is committed 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 a permanent 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 (Georgia Tech)

What’s next

The Georgia Tech athletic department will launch a search for a new head basketball coach who can revive the program and lead it back to the NCAA tournament.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's decision to part ways with Damon Stoudamire reflects the school's high expectations for its basketball program and its commitment to finding a coach who can restore the team to its former glory as a consistent NCAA tournament contender.