Georgia Tech Fires Basketball Coach Damon Stoudamire After 3 Seasons

The Yellow Jackets start over again after Stoudamire's failed tenure.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Georgia Tech has fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire after three seasons, the school confirmed Sunday. Stoudamire compiled a 42-55 record at Georgia Tech, failing to produce an NCAA Tournament appearance or a winning record. Associate head coach Greg Gary was named interim head coach while the program begins a national search for a new coach.

Why it matters

Georgia Tech has struggled to find success in men's basketball in recent years, with just one NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010. Stoudamire's failed tenure has set the program back further, and the school will need to make an impactful hire to revitalize the team and compete in the ACC.

The details

Stoudamire was hired in 2023 to replace Josh Pastner, but the Yellow Jackets finished the 2025-26 season 11-20 and last in the ACC at 2-16, including a 12-game losing streak to close the year. The school will owe Stoudamire roughly $2.6 million over the next two years according to his contract.

  • Georgia Tech finished the 2025-26 season 11-20 and last in the ACC at 2-16.
  • Stoudamire compiled a 42-55 record at Georgia Tech over 3 seasons.
  • Stoudamire was hired in 2023 to replace Josh Pastner.

The players

Damon Stoudamire

The former NBA Rookie of the Year and 7th overall pick in the 1995 draft, who played 13 seasons in the league, was fired as Georgia Tech's head coach after 3 seasons.

Greg Gary

The associate head coach was named interim head coach while Georgia Tech begins a national search for a new head coach.

Ryan Alpert

The Georgia Tech athletic director announced the school's commitment to revitalizing the men's basketball program and finding an "excellent basketball coach that will build a championship-level program."

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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 (sportingnews.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.”

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

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