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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball
NameGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets
UniversityGeorgia Institute of Technology
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
ArenaMcCamish Pavilion
Capacity8,600
CityAtlanta, Georgia
ColorsTech gold, white, navy blue
Head coachDamon Stoudamire
Tenures2023–present
MascotBuzz
Ncaatourneys17
Ncaatfinalfouryears1990, 2004
Ncaateliteeightyears1960, 1990, 2004
Ncaatsweet16years1960, 1985, 1990, 1992, 2004
Ncaatroundof32years1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010
Ncaatappearances1955, 1960, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2021
Conference tournament1985, 1990, 1993
Conference regular season1985, 1996

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball represents the Georgia Institute of Technology in NCAA Division I competition as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The program has a storied history, highlighted by two NCAA Tournament Final Four appearances and multiple ACC Tournament championships. Competing in one of college basketball's premier conferences, the Yellow Jackets have produced numerous NBA players and All-Americans under legendary coaches.

History

The program's early era was defined by coaches like John Hyder, who led the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1955. The modern golden age began with the hiring of Bobby Cremins in 1981, who transformed the Georgia Institute of Technology into a national power, culminating in the memorable 1990 Final Four run led by Kenny Anderson. The pinnacle was reached under Paul Hewitt in 2004, when a team featuring Jarrett Jack and Will Bynum advanced to the NCAA championship game, falling to the Connecticut Huskies. Throughout its history, the program has been a consistent contender in the rugged Atlantic Coast Conference.

Facilities

The Yellow Jackets have played their home games at McCamish Pavilion since 2012, a state-of-the-art renovation of the historic Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Located on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, the arena is part of the Hank McCamish Pavilion complex and provides an intimate, raucous environment for Atlantic Coast Conference play. Prior to this, the team called Alexander Memorial Coliseum home from 1956 until its closure for renovation, a venue that hosted numerous memorable games during the tenures of Bobby Cremins and Paul Hewitt.

Coaches

The program has been led by several influential figures, most notably Bobby Cremins, who from 1981 to 2000 won three ACC Tournament titles and was a three-time ACC Men's Basketball Coach of the Year. Paul Hewitt succeeded him, guiding the 2004 team to the Final Four and earning Naismith College Coach of the Year honors. Other notable coaches include early pioneer John Hyder, Whack Hyder, and Dwane Casey. The current head coach, former NBA guard Damon Stoudamire, was hired in 2023 to restore the program's competitive stature within the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Players

Georgia Tech has produced a remarkable number of elite players who have succeeded at the professional level. Notable NBA alumni include five-time NBA All-Star Chris Bosh, three-time NBA All-Star Mark Price, and 1990 Consensus All-American Kenny Anderson. Other prominent Yellow Jackets in the NBA are John Salley, Stephon Marbury, Jarrett Jack, Thaddeus Young, and Josh Okogie. The program has also seen numerous ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year winners, such as Mark Price, Dennis Scott, and Travis Best.

Seasons and records

The team's most successful season was 2003–04, finishing as national runner-up in the 2004 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The 1989–90 squad also reached the Final Four. The Yellow Jackets have won the ACC men's basketball tournament three times (1985, 1990, 1993) and have secured the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season championship twice (1985, 1996). The program has made 17 appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, with its first coming in 1955 and its most recent in 2021 under coach Josh Pastner.

Rivalries

The program's primary and most historic rivalry is with the Georgia Bulldogs, known as "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate," with contests dating back to 1906. Within the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Yellow Jackets maintain intense rivalries with fellow founding members, most notably the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Games against the Clemson Tigers also carry significant regional weight due to the schools' geographic proximity and long-standing history in the ACC.

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