The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men’s basketball are moving in a new direction.
Georgia Tech has dismissed head coach Damon Stoudamire after three seasons leading the program, according to reports from On3Sports’ Pete Nakos on Sunday morning. (Source)
The decision comes after the Yellow Jackets failed to reach the NCAA Tournament during Stoudamire’s tenure and never posted a winning season under his leadership.
Program Regressed in 2026
Georgia Tech showed some signs of improvement during the 2024–25 campaign, finishing 17–17 overall with 10 wins in ACC play.
However, the program took a step backward this season.
The Yellow Jackets finished the year with an 11–20 record and managed just two victories in conference play, ultimately prompting the program to make a coaching change.
Coaching Background
Stoudamire arrived at Georgia Tech after spending three seasons as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics.
Before that, he served as the head coach at Pacific Tigers men’s basketball, where he built a competitive program and earned West Coast Conference Coach of the Year honors in the 2019–20 season.
During his time at Pacific, Stoudamire compiled a 71–77 overall record, including a 23–10 season in 2020 and a combined 32–19 record across his final two years.
Prior to his head coaching career, Stoudamire held assistant coaching roles at several programs, including Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball, Memphis Tigers men’s basketball and Rice Owls men’s basketball.
Program Looking for Stability
Stoudamire originally replaced former Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner, who led the Yellow Jackets to one NCAA Tournament appearance during his seven-year tenure.
Georgia Tech has struggled to find sustained success in the NCAA Tournament era. The program has not reached the tournament in consecutive seasons since 2004 and 2005.
The decision to fire Stoudamire marks the first major coaching move for new Georgia Tech athletic director Ryan Alpert. Stoudamire had been hired by former athletic director J Batt, who departed for Michigan State last June.
NBA Career
Before entering coaching, Stoudamire enjoyed a lengthy professional career.
The former guard was selected No. 7 overall in the 1995 NBA Draft and went on to win NBA Rookie of the Year honors. Across 13 seasons, he averaged 13.4 points per game while playing for the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs.
Georgia Tech will now begin its search for the next coach tasked with rebuilding the program in the competitive ACC.