Georgia Tech Fires Basketball Coach Damon Stoudamire

Georgia Tech dismissed men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire on Sunday, one day after the Yellow Jackets closed out their season with a 79-76 loss at Clemson, marking their 12th consecutive defeat. The move came after a disappointing campaign that left the team with an 11-20 overall record and a 2-16 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference, placing them last in the league and out of contention for the ACC tournament.

Athletic director Ryan Alpert announced the decision, citing the program's need to return to competitive form. "On behalf of Georgia Tech, I want to thank Damon for his commitment to the Institute, our men's basketball program and, most importantly, our student-athletes," Alpert said in a statement. "He is highly respected and admired throughout the Georgia Tech community and has been a strong representative of the Institute. We wish him the very best." Alpert emphasized the school's dedication to the sport, adding, "Georgia Tech men's basketball has a proud history and is an important part of our athletics department and community. We are committed to identifying an excellent basketball coach that will build a championship-level program, and fulfill our missions...