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Scott Cross Takes Helm at Georgia Tech
24 Mar
Summary
- Scott Cross was hired by Georgia Tech after coaching Troy for five seasons.
- He led Troy to two consecutive Sun Belt championships and tournament titles.
- Cross also had a successful 12-season tenure at UT Arlington.
Georgia Tech has announced the hiring of Scott Cross as its new head basketball coach, a move finalized shortly after his Troy team's first-round NCAA Tournament exit. Cross has amassed 19 years of coaching experience, notably with successful tenures at UT Arlington and Troy.
His coaching journey began at UT Arlington, where he spent 12 seasons, guiding the Mavericks to their most successful period, including a conference tournament appearance. Despite successful conference play, NCAA Tournament bids remained elusive. After his departure from UT Arlington in 2018, Cross joined TCU as an assistant before taking the reins at Troy in 2019.
At Troy, Cross initially faced challenges but ultimately led the Trojans to three consecutive solid seasons, culminating in two back-to-back Sun Belt regular season and tournament championships in his final two years. This recent success, particularly his ability to adapt to NIL and transfer portal dynamics, is seen as a significant asset for Georgia Tech.
Cross's hire marks a potentially strong addition for Georgia Tech, given his consistent success and recent high-level performance. His history includes periods of struggle alongside triumphs at both UT Arlington and Troy, but his recent adaptability and championship wins provide a hopeful outlook for the program's future.
