Sources: Last-place GA Tech fires Stoudamire

Georgia Tech is dismissing men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire, sources told ESPN.

Stoudamire's tenure ends after a 12-game losing streak to close the season left Georgia Tech with an 11-20 record (2-16 in conference play). He went 42-55 over three seasons with the Yellow Jackets.

The move comes at a time in which Georgia Tech has failed to find consistent success, making just one NCAA tournament appearance since 2010.

According to Stoudamire's contract, Georgia Tech is set to owe him $2.6 million over the next two years, a number that is subject to offset if he takes another job.

According to sources, Georgia Tech officials are steadfast in moving forward and remain committed to raising the program to a competitive level. It will mark a key moment early in the tenure of first-year athletic director Ryan Alpert, who was hired in July from Tennessee.

Stoudamire is a former star player at Arizona who had a lengthy playing career in the NBA. He came to Georgia Tech from the Boston Celtics, where he served as an assistant from 2021-23. He also served as the head coach at Pacific for five seasons.

Stoudamire's tenure at Georgia Tech began with a 14-18 season in 2023-24, which included an upset of No. 7 Duke in his first ACC game as a head coach. Georgia Tech went 17-17 in 2024-25, which included a bid to the NIT.

This season, Georgia Tech simply couldn't get out of its downward spiral. The Yellow Jackets' 94-68 loss to Virginia, in which they trailed 42-9 at one point, was the low point during their losing streak to close the season.

With its 79-76 loss at Clemson on Saturday, Georgia Tech finished in last place in the ACC and did not earn a spot in the conference tournament.