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Georgia Tech Hires Scott Cross as New Basketball Coach

3/20/2026

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Georgia Institute of Technology hired Scott Cross as its new men's basketball head coach on a five-year contract.
Cross previously coached Troy and led the Trojans to consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament appearances.
He replaces Damon Stoudamire, fired after three seasons.
The Yellow Jackets finished 11-20 and last in the ACC, a program that has made only one NCAA tournament appearance since 2010.

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Georgia Institute of Technology hired Scott Cross as its new men's basketball head coach on a five-year contract.
Cross previously coached Troy and led the Trojans to consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament appearances.
He replaces Damon Stoudamire, fired after three seasons.
The Yellow Jackets finished 11-20 and last in the ACC, a program that has made only one NCAA tournament appearance since 2010.