Georgia Tech Makes Hiring Of Damon Stoudamire Official

Damon Stoudamire is the new head coach for Georgia Tech Basketball

Georgia Tech has made the hiring of new head Men's Basketball Coach Damon Stoudamire official. 

Just days after moving on from former head coach Josh Pastner, Athletic Director J Batt moved quickly to find the next head coach to lead the program and with the Boston Celtics in town this past weekend to face the Atlanta Hawks, it was a great time for the two sides to meet and discuss the possibility.

Stoudamire met with Georgia Tech over the weekend when the Celtics were in Atlanta to play the Hawks. Things have progressed quickly. This is a major paradigm shift for Tech in recruiting. https://t.co/s3U2RgVPK7

— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) March 13, 2023

Stoudamire will take over the Yellow Jackets Men's Basketball Program and hopes to have this team competing for ACC Championships and NCAA Tournament births. Georgia Tech did win an ACC Tournament under Pastner, but the Yellow Jackets have not won a game in the NCAA Tournament since 2010. 

Stoudamire is a former college player as well, playing at the University of Arizona before being drafted by the Toronto Raptors. Stoudamire played in the NBA from 1995-2008. 

Here is what Batt had to say about the hiring of Stoudamire (courtesy of Georgia Tech PR):

“We are thrilled that Damon Stoudamire will be the head coach of our storied men’s basketball program,” Georgia Tech director of athletics J Batt said. “Coach Stoudamire’s success and credibility as a player and coach at both the collegiate and professional levels make him a great fit to lead our program. He will serve as an outstanding mentor on and off the court and will attract talented student-athletes to The Flats. We could not be happier to welcome Coach Stoudamire to the Georgia Tech family.”

Damon Stoudamire will be the next head coach at Georgia Tech / Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Here is what Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera said today about the hiring of Stoudamire as the next head coach (Courtesy of Georgia Tech PR):

“We are excited to welcome Coach Stoudamire to Georgia Tech,” Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera said. “His impressive track record as a coach in college and the NBA, and his own experience as a student-athlete and professional player, will be invaluable assets for the Institute’s men’s basketball program and our student-athletes. His passion for player development and continuous improvement aligns with our culture of excellence and our commitment to student well-being and success.”

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