Georgia Tech Basketball Preview 2021

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Oct 27

Our Georgia Tech basketball preview 2021 - 22 notes that last season head coach Josh Pastner (82-76 Georgia Tech/5 years, 249-149 Overall/12 years) guided the Yellow Jackets to the ACC title and a NCAA Tournament appearance. It was the first time in 11 years this team made it to March Madness. They did it with an improved offense and a solid group of veterans. However, this season there’s no guarantees of success for this team.

Yellow Jackets Frontcourt

The frontcourt has some major question marks. Our Georgia Tech basketball preview 2021 - 22 observes that with forward Moses Wright’s departure, there’s a huge hole. Last season, Wright averaged 17.4 PPG and 8.0 RPG. John Usher, a 61.4 percent field-goal shooter, does return. He played the stretch position last season. Usher may be asked to start at center. Khalid Moore, who last season started 11 games, could play stretch forward. Other options at center include little used big men Rodney Howard and Saba Gigiberia. Freshman Jalon Moore is a solid combo player who will likely play essential minutes.

Georgia Tech Basketball Preview – Backcourt

Senior guard Michael Devoe (15.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 3.3 APG), a 45.6/40.0/75.3 shooter, is the lynchpin in the backcourt. He’ll likely switch back-and-forth from point to shooting guard. Other players who could start include Mississippi State transfer Deivon Smith, four-star recruit Deebo Coleman, and returning junior Kyle Sturdivant. What exactly the mix will be is to been determined. There are choices, but not as much experience as one would like.