Georgia Tech fires Damon Stoudamire after last-place ACC finish

georgia tech Men’s basketball coach Damon Stoudamire was fired on Sunday, ending his tenure at the school after three seasons.

The season ended after losing 12 consecutive games, leaving Georgia Tech with an 11–20 record and last place in the ACC at 2–16. Stoudamire went 42–55 in three seasons with the Yellow Jackets.

The school named Greg Gary as interim head coach. The move comes at a time when Georgia Tech has failed to find consistent success, making only one NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010.

According to Stoudamire’s contract, Georgia Tech owes him $2.6 million over the next two years, an amount that can be offset if he takes another job.

According to sources, Georgia Tech officials are determined to move forward and are committed to raising the program to a competitive level. It will be a significant moment in the beginning of the tenure of first-year athletic director Ryan Alpert, who was hired from Tennessee in July.

“On behalf of Georgia Tech, I want to thank Damon for his commitment to the institution, our men’s basketball program and most importantly, our student-athletes,” Alpert said in a statement released by the school. “He is greatly respected and admired in the Georgia Tech community and has been a strong representative of the institution. We wish him all the best.”

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Stoudemire’s tenure at Georgia Tech began in 2023–24 with a 14–18 season, which included an upset of the No. 7 seed. ruler In his first ACC game. Georgia Tech went 17–17 in 2024–25 and received a bid to the NIT.

This season, Georgia Tech could not break out of its fall cycle. Yellow Jackets lose 94-68 Virginia Their losing streak to end the season was the lowest point on February 18, in which they trailed 42–9 at one point.

with 79-76 loss But CLEMSON Heading into Saturday, Georgia Tech remained in last place in the ACC and did not earn a berth in the conference tournament.

“Georgia Tech men’s basketball has a proud history and is an important part of our athletics department and community,” Alpert said. “We are committed to identifying an outstanding basketball coach who will build a championship-level program, and fulfill our mission of academic excellence and preparing our student-athletes for life beyond basketball. Georgia Tech’s commitment to men’s basketball is unwavering, and we will invest the resources necessary to compete for championships at the highest level.”