Georgia Tech Fires Head Coach Damon Stoudamire

Former NBA player and Portland Trail Blazer let go after 3 seasons

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Following a last-place finish in the ACC, Georgia Tech men's basketball has fired former head coach Damon Stoudamire, per ESPN. The Yellow Jackets went on a 12-game losing streak to end their season, seeing them finish 2-16 in the conference. Stoudamire, a former NBA guard who spent eight seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, coached Georgia Tech for three years, finishing with a combined record of 42-55. Georgia Tech owes Stoudamire an additional $2.6 million over the next two years. Greg Gary has been named the interim head coach.

Why it matters

Stoudamire was brought in to help turn around the struggling Georgia Tech program, but was unable to achieve success during his tenure. His firing comes as a disappointment, as he was seen as a rising coaching talent after a successful stint at the University of Pacific.

The details

Stoudamire, who was the head coach at Pacific from 2016-2021 before joining the Boston Celtics' coaching staff, accepted the Georgia Tech job in 2023. However, he was unable to get the Yellow Jackets program back on track, as they finished in last place in the ACC this past season.

  • Georgia Tech finished the 2025-26 season with a 2-16 record in ACC play.
  • Stoudamire was fired on March 8, 2026.

The players

Damon Stoudamire

A former NBA player who spent 8 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Stoudamire was the head coach of the Georgia Tech men's basketball team for 3 years.

Greg Gary

The interim head coach of the Georgia Tech men's basketball team following Stoudamire's firing.

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What’s next

Greg Gary will serve as the interim head coach as Georgia Tech begins its search for a permanent replacement for Stoudamire.

The takeaway

Stoudamire's firing highlights the high expectations and pressure faced by head coaches in major college basketball programs, as he was unable to turn around the struggling Georgia Tech team during his 3-year tenure.