Josh Pastner fired after 7 seasons as Georgia Tech coach
Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner yells during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Chris Carlson]
ATLANTA (AP) — Josh Pastner has been fired as Georgia Tech’s basketball coach, two seasons after he guided the Yellow Jackets to a surprising Atlantic Coast Conference tournament title. Pastner was dumped after seven seasons as coach of the Atlanta school, his fate sealed by a second straight losing season and few signs of progress in a program that was once a national powerhouse. The Yellow Jackets capped a 15-18 campaign with an 89-81 loss to Pittsburgh in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Pastner’s record at Georgia Tech was 109-114, including a 53-78 mark in the ACC.
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Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner calls out to his team as they take on Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCCA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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FILE - Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner communicates with players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. Pastner was fired Friday, March 10, 2023, as Georgia Tech's basketball coach, two seasons after he guided the Yellow Jackets to a surprising Atlantic Coast Conference tournament title. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File0
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