Troy Transfer and All-Conference Forward Victor Valdes Signs With Georgia Tech

Valdes joins Ole Miss transfer Tylis Jordan and 2026 recruit Moustapha Diop as new additions to the Georgia Tech roster.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:13am

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Georgia Tech has added former Troy forward Victor Valdes to its roster. Valdes, an All-Conference forward, will be following his former head coach Scott Cross to Atlanta to play in the ACC. Valdes averaged 14.8 PPG, 4.5 APG, and 4.0 RPG last season and is expected to be an immediate impact player for the Yellow Jackets.

Why it matters

The addition of Valdes, along with transfers Tylis Jordan and Moustapha Diop, significantly bolsters Georgia Tech's roster ahead of the upcoming season. Valdes' scoring ability and experience should help the Yellow Jackets compete in the tough ACC conference.

The details

Valdes is a 6'7" 235 LBS forward who had a breakout season at Troy, averaging 14.8 PPG, 4.5 APG, and 4.0 RPG while shooting 40% from the field. If he can improve his 3-point shooting, he has the potential to be a very good player in the ACC. Valdes was a key part of Troy's Sun Belt regular season and conference tournament title runs last season.

  • Valdes signed with Georgia Tech on April 18, 2026.

The players

Victor Valdes

A 6'7" 235 LBS forward who was an All-Conference performer at Troy and is now transferring to Georgia Tech to play for his former head coach Scott Cross.

Tylis Jordan

A consensus four-star and top-100 prospect out of high school, Jordan is transferring to Georgia Tech after redshirting his freshman season at Ole Miss.

Moustapha Diop

A top-100 recruit in the class of 2026, Diop played the last two years at Overtime Elite in Atlanta after starring at the Walker School in Georgia.

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The takeaway

Georgia Tech has significantly bolstered its roster with the additions of Victor Valdes, Tylis Jordan, and Moustapha Diop. These new players, along with returning contributors, should help the Yellow Jackets compete at a high level in the ACC next season.