WFU Announces Basketball Signing Class Nov 15, 2007
Brother of Georgia Tech basketball player Alade Aminu. Scored 14 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a nationally-televised game against Oak Hill Academy. (DeaconSports.com)
Cardinals on track with Georgia sweep Nov 11, 2007
Online services: lect. The Cardinals were in control from the very start, jumping out to a 20-4 lead before the Jets rallied to pull within 10 at 33-23. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Jackets have numbers, stress cohesion Nov 9, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Jackets have numbers, stress cohesion Hewitt says chemistry will be key in hunt for NCAA berth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech women aiming for Sweet 16 Nov 9, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Tech women aiming for Sweet 16. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hewitt's Jackets plan to be band on the run Nov 8, 2007
A.J. Carr, Staff Writer Coach Paul Hewitt plans to have his Georgia Tech basketball team ramblin' up and down the floor at a faster pace this season. And he hopes that sped-up tempo will wreck opponents. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Colleges missing point, black coaches Oct 13, 2007
You have mine, and then you have a popular thought represented by Paul Hewitt, the deep-thinking Georgia Tech basketball coach who also is the BCA president. Here s my thought: Power. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Scouting Georgia Tech basketball Oct 13, 2007
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 10/12/07. Six months after Florida clipped the nets at the Georgia Dome, college basketball teams are getting ready to tip off another season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Photos: Tech basketball media day Oct 11, 2007
Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt speaks to the press during media day on Wednesday. (JOHNNY CRAWFORD / AJC). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BCA may use courts to get more minority coaches Oct 10, 2007
"If somebody gave me a timeline as to how long it would take and what's possible, sure, let's go that route," said Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt, the BCA president. "I'm really more interested in getting more interviews for candidates.". (ESPN -- College Football News)
Black coaches group gives Ga. Southern an 'F' Oct 10, 2007
"I'm embarrassed and everyone involved in college athletics should be embarrassed by those numbers," said Georgia Tech basketball coach and BCA president Paul Hewitt. Sponsored Links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Top-10 prospect leans on his Tech forward sibling Aug 11, 2007
Picture yourself the single parent of a Georgia Tech basketball player, a once awkward man-child who has grown so much as a person and a player while at the Institute that siblings now seek his counsel to help order their lives and that he might bump two former starters from the lineup. JOHNNY CRAWFORD/STAFF. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mario West Gets Tryout With Harlem Globetrotters Jul 3, 2007
ATLANTA - Former Georgia Tech basketball player is one of five rookies taken by the Harlem Globetrotters in its first-ever player draft, and the 6-5 guard will try out for the legendary team in the fall, the Globetrotters announced Monday. Also drafted Monday were 5-foot-10 Anthony Atkinson of Barton College, 7-foot-9 Sun Ming Ming of China, Brent Petway of the University of Michigan, and Marcus Kennedy, the all-time leading scorer at the University of Montevallo. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Two Jackets in NBA First Round a First for Tech Jun 30, 2007
ATLANTA - For the first time in Georgia Tech basketball history, two Yellow Jackets were selected in the first round of Thursday's National Basketball Association draft. Forward was selected 12th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, while was taken 19th by the Los Angeles Lakers. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Second thoughts are common Jun 5, 2007
If the double footprints look and sound familiar, it's because so many have been left behind by other college coaches: former Georgia Tech basketball coach Bobby Cremins, who in 1993 said goodbye to South Carolina before he left Atlanta; Glen Mason of Kansas, who said in 1995 he would coach football at Georgia but didn't; and Dana Altman, who is back coaching basketball at Creighton after saying yes, then no, to Arkansas just two months ago. While coaches don't always explain why Cremins said he... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Causey could help Tech at point guard May 27, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Causey joins race for shot at the point. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ex-Tech coach Cremins drops in May 25, 2007
Former Georgia Tech basketball coach Bobby Cremins, front, visited the Suwanee Sports Academy on Thursday, where his former assistant Kevin Cantwell and former player Mark Price both work. Cremins now coaches at the College of Charleston. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech's Crittenton to Remain in NBA Draft May 25, 2007
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech basketball player has decided to keep his name in the upcoming National Basketball Association draft, the freshman guard said Thursday. "I'd like to announce that I will remain in the 2007 NBA draft and forgo my college eligibility," Crittenton said. (Mac-Sports.com)
Indiana slated in ACC/Big 10 game Apr 18, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Jackets to face Hoosiers in hoops Challenge. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NCAA: Two freshmen NBA bound? Apr 13, 2007
Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt said Wednesday he doesn't know if freshmen Thaddeus Young or Javaris Crittenton will enter the NBA draft. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hewitt uncertain of Young, Crittenton's plans Apr 12, 2007
With the deadline fast approaching, Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt said Wednesday he doesn't know if freshmen Thaddeus Young or Javaris Crittenton will enter the NBA draft. "If anybody is trying to get a sneak peek, I think their commitment to school speaks a lot," the coach said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech Press Conference Quotes Mar 16, 2007
On the game that the team anticipates: "We are expecting it to be an up-tempo game. They have a lot of shooters, a lot of scorers out on the perimeter. We like to get up and down the court. That's our style of play - give and take basketball. We expect a high energy game, a high scoring game. There has to be defense played out there. That's Georgia Tech basketball, and what has gotten us here is playing good defense. A high energy game, a fun and entertaining game, and we're hoping to come out... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Capsules: NCSU, Wake, Georgia Tech, Clemson, FSU, Miami (PDF) Mar 9, 2007
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Hewitt against expanding ACC slate Mar 7, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Hewitt against expanding ACC slate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hewitt talks to Rivals Radio Mar 1, 2007
Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt was a guest during Tuesday's edition of Rivals Radio. The Yellow Jackets (18-10) are looking to finish out the regular season with wins at home this week against North Carolina and Boston College. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rapid rotations quicken pace Feb 28, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Hewitt's rapid rotations gather pace. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Barnhart's picks Feb 23, 2007
I personally like Georgia Tech basketball, they are my favorite ACC team. But I am an SEC fan, I graduated from Ole Miss and I think they have just as good of a chance Tech has in making the big dance, especially after their late season surge. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hewitt: There's time to get back on track Feb 3, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Hewitt: There's time to get back on track. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Keeping It All Together Feb 1, 2007
"I got with Dennis, , Brian Oliver, Duane Ferrell and , and some of the guys, to see if we can form some sort of networking group, and that's what we've done. We've basically formed a basketball networking group for all Coach Cremins' era players. Our first venture with the Alumni Sports Group was to acquire a box for the Georgia Tech basketball games. So we went out and raised money, and 10 former basketball players put in on this suite and we got it. We go to every game and have a ball.". Also... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Assistants' best-laid plans go astray Jan 28, 2007
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/28/07. Students take tests at Georgia Tech, basketball players even more, and their grades have been miserable in the Yellow Jackets' past two games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jackets face Va. Tech Sunday Jan 28, 2007
Assistants' best-laid plans go astray. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/28/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Seeking end to road hex Jan 24, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Ending road skid can't hurt Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hewitt still has eye for journalism Jan 19, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Hewitt still has eye for journalism. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Looking Back... The Building of Georgia Tech in the ACC Jan 19, 2007
But Cremins hit the jackpot in his second year, with a six-player class that would transform Georgia Tech basketball. Center Tim Harvey (two years) and forward Danny Pearson (one year), left early and forward Jack Mansell was a career reserve. (Theacc.com)
Inbounding errors, turnovers burn Tech Jan 13, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Inbounding errors, turnovers burn Tech. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Smith remembers a lost friend Jan 10, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Jackets' Smith holds on to a life lost. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech's Clinch suspended for season Jan 6, 2007
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Jackets suspend Clinch for season Guard violated honor code but doesn't want to transfer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dogged on the court, too Dec 22, 2006
Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt is 2-4 against Georgia. It's a big, exciting game for us,' he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yellow Jackets' fade continues Dec 10, 2006
Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt seemed a likely suspect. How better to bleed off the frustration of his team's 73-64 loss to the Commodores than to go a round with the bag. (The Augusta Chronicle)
News from the notepad: Old Spice Showcase Dec 9, 2006
Georgia Tech basketball fans had a glimpse of the future on Thursday night as two signees and two of the top targets in 2008 took to the floor at Alexander Memorial Coliseum in the Old Spice High School Showcase. Sign in here if you already have a username and password to any service on the Rivals. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Faye finds Jackets after long journey Dec 9, 2006
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL ... So every now and then, he does what all homesick Georgia Tech basketball players from Senegal would. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sixth-Annual Georgia Tech Toy Drive Deemed Success Dec 5, 2006
The Toy Drive was the brainchild of former Georgia Tech basketball player in an effort to help 9/11 families, and began in 2001 as Isenhour was battling leukemia. The Georgia Tech Student-Athlete Advisory Board renamed it the Toy Drive to create an ongoing legacy to their fellow student-athlete, who lost his battle with cancer in 2002. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Amtrak Ask Coach Hewitt Nov 28, 2006
This is your chance to have your questions about Georgia Tech basketball and the 2006 - 2007 season answered by Coach Paul Hewitt. Submit your question below and then tune in Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm ET to see if your question has been selected. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Tech Athletes Continue Michael Isenhour Toy Drive This Tuesday Nov 28, 2006
Georgia Tech student-athletes and Marines will be collecting toys prior to the start of the Georgia Tech basketball game Tuesday ... The Toy Drive was the brainchild of former Georgia Tech basketball player in an effort to help 9/11 families, and began in 2001 as Isenhour was battling leukemia. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Team shows need for teaching Nov 24, 2006
Lahaina, Hawaii For Georgia Tech basketball fans whose first chance to see their team play came Wednesday night, the optimism fellow fans have about the Yellow Jackets must seem crazy. The sight of No. 5 UCLA schooling No. 19 Tech 88-73 in the title game of the EA Sports Maui Invitational on ESPN probably triggered disillusion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech over Memphis, 92-85 Nov 22, 2006
"Even Coach, his demeanor was cool. He said, 'If you get to playing Georgia Tech basketball, defense and tempo, you're going to win by 10.' ". Hewitt's prediction would have drawn laughter 75 minutes earlier. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tech Stays Busy on First Day in Maui Nov 20, 2006
Lahaina, Maui - The Georgia Tech basketball team's first full day in Maui featured perfect 85-degree weather tempered with a light breeze, but the Jackets didn't get much of a chance to enjoy the tropical climate Saturday. Coming off a stretch of three games in seven days followed by a 10-hour non-stop flight, the team began their day with a weightlifting session and study hall before their first practice. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Maui trip a working vacation Nov 19, 2006
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Jackets' Maui trip is working vacation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia a hotbed Nov 15, 2006
By Ray Glier, Special for USA TODAY ATLANTA When Paul Hewitt was hired as Georgia Tech basketball coach seven years ago, he bumped into former University of Georgia coach Jim Harrick on the recruiting trail. Harrick got right to the point about chasing players. (USA Today -- Sports)
Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Signs Three Nov 10, 2006
"Gani is a very important young man for the future of Georgia Tech basketball," said Hewitt. "Not only is he an outstanding talent, but he's also shown us through his academic work and how he conducts himself on the court that he can be one of the future leaders of this program.". (GoJackets.com)
Tech hoops will bounce back Nov 9, 2006
Those things weren t indicative of a trend for Georgia Tech basketball. They were the results of the Yellow Jackets losing proven point guard Jarrett Jack to the pros and having a bunch of young players lacking the court savvy to finish games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brad Sheehan to Take Red-Shirt Year Nov 8, 2006
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech basketball player , a freshman from Latham, N.Y., has elected to red-shirt this season, head coach announced Tuesday. Sheehan, a 6-11, 220-pound center, scored 1,014 points in three seasons at Shaker High School, leading his team to two Suburban Council league titles while earning all-league honors twice. (Ramblinwreck.com)
'D' key for Ga. Tech Nov 7, 2006
By Andy Gardiner, USA TODAY One of Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt's most valuable personality traits is his ability to put bad news behind him quickly. He tapped into that strength last March after a disheartening season in which the Yellow Jackets went 4-12 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (0-8 on the road) and 11-17 overall. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hewitt: Must develop and win Nov 4, 2006
QUL HEWITT, Georgia Tech basketball coach. Hewitt: Must develop and win. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Audio: Hewitt talks to Rivals Radio Nov 2, 2006
Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt was a guest during Wednesday's edition of Rivals Radio. Hewitt, now in his seventh year at Tech, previewed the upcoming season for his team. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tech Hosts Morehouse in Exhibition Nov 2, 2006
ATLANTA - Looking for improvement with communication and effort on the defensive end of the floor, head coach will send his Georgia Tech basketball team out for its only exhibition game Saturday against Morehouse College. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at Alexander Memorial Coliseum, and the game will be broadcast on WREK-FM (91. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Scare tactics Oct 31, 2006
PAUL HEWITT, Georgia Tech basketball coach. "My freshman year in college [at St. John Fisher], I went as a cheerleader along with three or four other guys on our team. I had this sweater with a big 'F' on it, the pleated skirt, the knee socks, the whole nine yards. It was a very ghastly sight.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech Basketball Hosts HoopsFest Saturday Oct 20, 2006
com :: Women's Basketball :: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets :: Official Athletic Site. Senior Stephanie Higgs and her teammtes will be on hand to meet the fans. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Faye cleared to practice for Tech basketball team Oct 12, 2006
Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt said that redshirt freshman forward Mouhammad Faye has been cleared to practice Saturday, when the NCAA allows fall practices to start, a couple weeks ahead of the schedule first given for Faye's surgically-repaired wrist. He will not be allowed to shoot from any distance for a couple more weeks, but otherwise will participate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hewitt plans additional teaching Sep 24, 2006
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL REPORT ... The NCAA has changed, and Paul Hewitt has, too, so his Georgia Tech basketball team already is in learning mode even though practice won't begin until Oct. 14. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech's Morrow may miss preseason Sep 22, 2006
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Morrow may miss preseason Jackets' top returning basketball scorer has stress fracture in back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Charleston Review: Hitters Showing Their Age Jul 29, 2006
" In the long run though, these struggles hes going through will help him, its gonna make him work even harder. I like his ability all around and I think hell be fine. , who at 17 years of age is widely considered one of the top three prospects in all the Yankees system, has been the only Charleston prospect to show consistency throughout the season. Tabata was a hitting machine the first two months of the season, hovering around .350 with 38 RBI. But it was the same story with... (NY Yankees, TheInsiders.com)
WHITAKER:Can't-miss entertainment Jul 18, 2006
(From what I recall, some other important things from that time frame included Run DMC, Georgia Tech basketball and the baseball game on Super Nintendo. At that time the WWF was in full swing, and my heroes were men known by nicknames like The Dragon, The Animal, Magnificent and Handsome. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ex-Tech recruit glad he chose baseball Jul 15, 2006
Rome Austin Jackson says he doesn't have any second thoughts about turning his back on a Georgia Tech basketball scholarship to sign with the New York Yankees. "I'm in baseball mode now, so that's all I have on my mind," the outfielder said after a game between his Class A Charleston RiverDogs and the Rome Braves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech's Young timing his leap to NBA Jun 25, 2006
GEORGIA TECH BASKETBALL. Young timing his leap Tech hoops signee biding his time until move to NBA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cremins among 6 entering Atlanta hall of fame Jun 9, 2006
The second class, to be inducted tonight during a banquet at the Westin Buckhead Hotel, includes former Georgia Tech basketball coach Bobby Cremins, four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, former Negro leagues player James "Red" Moore, Olympic sprinter and gold medalist Wyomia Tyus and Journal-Constitution columnist Furman Bisher. "The response has been great," Winter said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
