Georgia Tech Parts Ways with Coach Damon Stoudamire After Disappointing Season
Georgia Tech has decided to part ways with coach Damon Stoudamire after a disappointing season that ended with a 12-game losing streak. Stoudamire's three-year tenure with the Yellow Jackets resulted in an 11-20 overall record and a 2-16 conference play record. The school has struggled to find consistent success in basketball, with just one NCAA tournament appearance since 2010.
Stoudamire, a former NBA player and assistant coach with the Boston Celtics, was hired by Georgia Tech in 2023. Despite some early successes, including an upset win over Duke in his first ACC game, the team's performance declined over the years. The school will owe Stoudamire $2.6 million over the next two years as per his contract, with the possibility of offset if he takes another job.
Georgia Tech officials are committed to providing resources for the basketball program to compete at a high level. The decision to part ways with Stoudamire marks a significant moment for first-year athletic director Ryan Alpert, who joined the school from Tennessee. The school is looking to make changes and improve the basketball program's performance in the future.