Georgia Tech Announces Five Additions to Scott Cross's Staff

New head coach Scott Cross brings in experienced group to lead Yellow Jackets program

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:23pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting the fragmented elements of a college basketball game, with players, coaches, and the court itself broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes.The new Georgia Tech coaching staff brings a wealth of experience and championship pedigree to Atlanta, poised to rebuild the Yellow Jackets into an ACC contender.Atlanta Today

Georgia Tech's new men's basketball head coach Scott Cross has announced the hiring of five assistant coaches to his staff, including Wes Flanigan, Kenneth Mangrum, Brandon Gilbert, Kelvin Lewis, and Chris Kreider. The group brings a wealth of coaching experience and recruiting prowess to Atlanta, with several having previously worked with Cross at his previous stop, Troy University.

Why it matters

The hiring of this experienced staff signals Cross's intent to quickly rebuild the Georgia Tech program into a contender in the ACC. The additions of top recruiters and player development specialists should help the Yellow Jackets attract high-level talent and develop them into winning contributors.

The details

Wes Flanigan joins as associate head coach after successful stints at Ole Miss, Auburn, and Mississippi State. Kenneth Mangrum comes from Vanderbilt, where he helped the Commodores reach back-to-back NCAA Tournaments. Brandon Gilbert, Kelvin Lewis, and Chris Kreider all previously worked with Cross at Troy, where they helped the Trojans win consecutive Sun Belt Conference regular season and tournament titles.

  • Cross was hired as Georgia Tech's new head coach in March 2026.
  • The five assistant coaches were officially announced on April 7, 2026.

The players

Scott Cross

The new head coach of the Georgia Tech men's basketball team, tasked with rebuilding the program.

Wes Flanigan

An experienced assistant coach with a strong recruiting background, joining Cross's staff as associate head coach.

Kenneth Mangrum

Comes to Georgia Tech after helping Vanderbilt reach back-to-back NCAA Tournaments as an assistant coach.

Brandon Gilbert

Spent the last six seasons on Cross's staff at Troy, helping the Trojans win multiple Sun Belt Conference titles.

Kelvin Lewis

A player development specialist who also worked with Cross at Troy, overseeing the Trojans' back-to-back conference championship teams.

Chris Kreider

Brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including previous stints at Georgia State and Georgia Tech.

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What they’re saying

“I have known Coach Wes Flanigan for over 10 years and have always admired him as a coach and a recruiter. He has recruited some of the top players in the country from Atlanta and will be instrumental in our recruiting process of high-level student-athletes that will help us win championships.”

— Scott Cross, Georgia Tech Head Coach

“I am elated to be a part of a Scott Cross led program, especially at a prestigious school like Georgia Tech in one of the best cities in the world. There is a lot of work to be done and I am so excited to be a part of it!”

— Wes Flanigan, Georgia Tech Associate Head Coach

What’s next

The new Georgia Tech coaching staff will now focus on recruiting top talent to the program, as well as implementing their systems and philosophies with the returning players.

The takeaway

The hiring of this experienced and accomplished coaching staff signals Georgia Tech's commitment to quickly rebuilding the men's basketball program into a contender in the ACC. The combination of strong recruiters, player development specialists, and coaches with championship pedigree should provide a solid foundation for the Yellow Jackets to return to prominence.