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Georgia Tech Fires Coach Damon Stoudamire After Disappointing Season

3/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Damon Stoudamire, Georgia Tech's head coach, was fired after three seasons, finishing 11-20 overall and 2-16 in ACC, having previously coached the Pacific Tigers and served as an assistant with the Boston Celtics.
The team endured a 12-game losing streak, ending with a loss to Clemson.
Georgia Tech will owe him $2.6 million over the next two years unless he takes another job, with Greg Gary serving as interim head coach.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, the NCAA introduced stricter regulations on coaching contracts, influencing financial decisions for universities. Georgia Tech's firing of coach Damon Stoudamire, resulting in a $2.6 million payout, highlights the financial pressures in college athletics. This situation echoes past challenges faced by programs like the University of Kentucky, emphasizing the ongoing struggle to balance performance expectations with financial commitments in collegiate sports.

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Story summary

Damon Stoudamire, Georgia Tech's head coach, was fired after three seasons, finishing 11-20 overall and 2-16 in ACC, having previously coached the Pacific Tigers and served as an assistant with the Boston Celtics.
The team endured a 12-game losing streak, ending with a loss to Clemson.
Georgia Tech will owe him $2.6 million over the next two years unless he takes another job, with Greg Gary serving as interim head coach.

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