ATLANTA — He led Georgia Tech to its highest height in more than 15 years, but was unable to sustain that success. After two seasons in which the Jackets ranked among the least successful teams among the power conferences, coach Josh Pastner was dismissed Friday at the end of his seventh season by athletic director J Batt, Tech announced Friday afternoon.
The announcement came after reports, including by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that Pastner had been fired. Team members were informed of the decision Friday at the team’s practice facility. Batt further announced that associate head coach Anthony Wilkins, who has been on the staff since 2018, will be the interim head coach during the search process.
“We have high expectations at Georgia Tech for all of our sports programs, and it is imperative that our storied men’s basketball program achieves a greater level of success,” Batt said in a statement. “Our men’s basketball program is important to our department and to our institution. We will not shy away from expecting to consistently compete for ACC championships, NCAA Tournament appearances and sustained success. I am confident that with the combined strength of the Institute and our incredible fan base, as well as the support of our city, we can reach our shared goals.”
