Georgia Tech Men's Basketball to Face Maryland in Preseason Exhibition

This matchup marks the first opportunity for fans to see the Yellow Jackets during the 2026-27 season under first-year head coach Scott Cross. The team features 15 members, including 13 newcomers — seven transfers and six freshmen. Earlier this summer, Georgia Tech embarked on a foreign tour to The Bahamas, where they played in two international exhibitions, winning both games. Nasir Whitlock led the team with an average of 19.5 points per game, followed closely by Courtland Muldrew, who averaged 19.0 points.

Georgia Tech returns only two players from the previous season's roster: fifth-year Kam Craft and sophomore Cole Kirouac, which accounts for just 19.0 percent of last season's scoring. The Yellow Jackets are one of three teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference that have returned 12 percent or less of their scoring from the previous season. Following the exhibition against Maryland, Georgia Tech will conclude its preseason schedule with a game against Providence on October 24 in Rhode Island.

In other news, Georgia Tech is currently undertaking a $500 million fundraising initiative named Full Steam Ahead, aimed at enhancing its athletic programs. The funds will support significant projects like renovating Bobby Dodd Stadium, the Zelnak Basketball Center, and O’Keefe Gymnasium. Community members interested in contributing can visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead for more information and to view project renderings.

Scott Cross became the 16th head coach of Georgia Tech's men's basketball program on March 20, 2026. Georgia Tech has been a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference since 1979, winning four ACC Championships and making 17 NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the Final Four.