GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Georgia Tech wins in-state recruiting war for Robert Carter

When he was hired late, coach Brian Gregory didn’t have much of an opportunity to put his stamp on Georgia Tech’s 2011 recruiting class, which ultimately ended up as a sole player, power forward Julian Royal, who was signed under former coach Paul Hewitt. The 2012 class has exhibited clear recruiting prowess from Gregory and his newly formed coaching staff, as Georgia...
Via Hoopniks  |  November 10, 2011

Iman Shumpert Scouting Report

Biography Iman Shumpert Point Guard Georgia Tech Pros Physical Ability: His length and size as a physical point guard help Shumpert win one on one battles. Durability: Rarely gets injured. Size: Shumpert has the size of a 2 at shooting guard and is a true 1 at point guard. Basketball IQ: Iman Shumpert has a very high basketball IQ. Defensive Awareness: Shumpert has amazing defensive...
Via Mock Draft Mania  |  June 20, 2011
BACK TO SCHOOL

Price interested in Ga. Tech Job

The former Yellow Jacket and current Warriors assistant has thrown his name in the ring for possible consideration for the head coaching job at his alma mater.

Via Footbasket  |  March 21, 2011
STINGING ANNOUNCEMENT

Paul Hewitt fired by Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech has decided to fire coach Paul Hewitt who has led the program since 2000. The team has had four straight losing seasons in conference, and they need to figure out Hewitt's buyout. 

Via The Arena Pulse  |  March 12, 2011

99 in 99: #76 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Derrick Favors and Gani Lawal are now in the NBA.  Translation: Georgia Tech is in trouble.  So much trouble that I do not think Paul Hewitt will still be coaching this team when the 2011-2012 season rolls around. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top 27 mid-majors and will lead you right into the opening...
Via The Sports Bank  |  September 01, 2010

Brad Sheehan Will Not Return to Georgia Tech

AJC with the story... Brad Sheehan, a seldom-used center on Georgia Tech’s basketball team, won’t rejoin the squad for the 2010 season. He graduated with a degree in management in May. A 7-foot center from Latham, N.Y., he averaged 1.3 points in 7.6 minutes per game last season. In three seasons, he averaged 1.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game. This...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  August 24, 2010

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 2010-11'' Season Preview

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 2009-10 Record: 23-13 2009-10 ACC Record: 7-9 This past year, the Yellow Jackets had the best inside duo in the ACC. Gani Lawal and Derrick Favors sparked the frontcourt like no other. If you would have mixed them in with better guards, the Yellow Jackets would have definitely went further than they did. However, you can...
Via Collegiate Hoops  |  July 02, 2010

Favors latest to enter NBA Draft

Georgia Tech freshman big man Derrick Favors has entered the NBA Draft. Most expected this move when he signed with the Yellow Jackets last offseason. “I look forward to taking this next step in my basketball career,” Favors said in a statement. “The time is right, and this is the best decision for me and my family.” Favors is the second Georgia Tech player...
Via OnlineSportsFanatic  |  April 09, 2010

Jackets Defense Creates BC Headache

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets - Iman Shumpert continued his strong resurgence and led Georgia Tech over the Boston College Eagles 73-68. Shumpert scored 24 to lead Tech and has averaged over 20 points in his last two games.
Via isportsweb.com  |  February 28, 2010

Week Ahead: Georgia Tech has questions that need answers

Georgia Tech is the most talented question mark in college basketball. What are the Yellow Jackets? Are they an ACC title contender? It's hard to buy that with Tech owning three losses already, but it does seem the conference champion will have the kind of record that prevailed in 2006-07, when North Carolina and Virginia tied at 11-5. Are they an NCAA Final Four dark horse...
Via SportingNews.com  |  January 31, 2010

Conference Call: Georgia Tech's Shumpert must show consistency

Iman Shumpert shot just 5-of-18 against Clemson and Florida State. Each week, Sporting News college basketball expert Mike DeCourcy ranks the BCS conferences—and teams within each league—plus the best of the rest based on achievement. Conf. rankings No. 1 Big 12 No. 2 Big East ...
Via SportingNews.com  |  January 26, 2010

#18 Georgia Tech nips #13 North Carolina

The Yellow Jackets blew a 20-point lead, but withstood a furious North Carolina comeback to beat the Tar Heels, 73-71, in Chapel Hill. Iman Shumpfert posted 30-4-6 or Georgia Tech, while Gani Lawal added 12-12. I can see why scouts like Derrick Favors (he’s long and athletic), but he hasn’t done much in the two [...]
Via The Scores Report  |  January 16, 2010

Yellow Jackets shoot 61 percent, crush Mocs

Gani Lawal scored 29 points to lead Georgia Tech (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 22 AP) to a 95-64 victory over Chattanooga on Monday night.
Via ESPN  |  December 14, 2009

Game Notes: Southern California @ Georgia Tech

Southern California at Georgia Tech Date 12/5/2009 6:00:00 PMLive StatsLinkTV FSSO Team Stats Tech is facing a pretty hapless Trojan squad on Saturday at AMC. The Trojans lost their head coach from last season, just got dominated by Texas on national television, and 68% of the 2008-2009 game experience did not return to this year's squad. The Trojans...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  December 04, 2009

Georgia Tech 2009-2010 Season Preview

ACC Season Previews Boston College |  Clemson |  Duke |  Florida State   Georgia Tech Season Preview Record Last Season 12 - 19, 2 - 14 ACC ...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  October 27, 2009
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