Georgia Tech hires Troy's Scott Cross as next coach

Georgia Tech named Troy's Scott Cross as its new head coach of the men's basketball team on Friday morning.

ESPN reported that the university agreed to a five-year deal with Cross.

Cross, 51, has 10 seasons with 20 wins or more in 19 seasons as a head coach at UT Arlington and Troy, amassing 350 career victories.

With a 125-99 record in seven seasons at Troy, Cross led the Trojans to back-to-back Sun Belt championships and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament each of the past two seasons. He was named the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year.

"I am truly honored and humbled to be named the head coach of Georgia Tech men's basketball," Cross said. "I want to thank President (Angel) Cabrera and director of athletics Ryan Alpert for their belief and trust in me and my vision for this program.

"We will build a culture defined by discipline, toughness and accountability. Our players will represent Georgia Tech with pride, compete relentlessly and embrace the responsibility that comes with wearing the jersey. This is a program with a proud tradition, a world-class institution and a passionate fan base. I'm excited to get to work."

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No. 13 Troy fell to No. 4 Nebraska, 76-47, on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament after finishing the regular season at 22-12 with a 12-6 record in league play.

The Yellow Jackets' head coaching position was left open by the firing of Damon Stoudamire, who went 42-55 in three seasons at the helm. He also failed to make the NCAA Tournament.

Georgia Tech finished in the basement of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, managing just two wins in league play and ending the season on a 12-game losing streak for an 11-20 record.

"We're thrilled to name Scott Cross the 16th head coach in Georgia Tech men's basketball history," Alpert said. "Coach Cross is a proven winner with 350 career victories and seven conference championships on his resume. His combination of experience, success and development of student-athletes, both on and off the court, makes him the perfect person to carry on the proud tradition of Georgia Tech men's basketball. He is a great fit for our program, the Institute and the Georgia Tech and Atlanta communities."

Cross also made an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2008 after UT Arlington won its first-ever Southland Conference Tournament championship.

He went 225-161 at UT Arlington from 2006-18 and was fired despite three straight 20-win seasons, a move largely considered a blunder for the Mavericks team that has had just one 20-win season since.

--Field Level Media