
Georgia Tech Basketball Looks to Rebound with New Talent
After a challenging season, Georgia Tech is banking on size, shooting and playmaking to turn the tide.
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After a challenging season, Georgia Tech is banking on size, shooting and playmaking to turn the tide.

Georgia Tech adds several transfer players, including point guard Colby Garland and forward Victor Valdes, while health concerns linger around Jackson Fields and Jackson McVey.

The Mountain West Conference has seen a flurry of movement in the transfer portal this offseason, with 81 players from the league electing to explore new destinations. Of those, 47 have already secured transfers, reshaping rosters across the ten‑team circuit.

With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, the NBA will soon publish the names of players who have chosen to remain in the draft. Many athletes are still weighing their options, while a few have already announced their decisions.
The Atlantic Coast Conference entered the 2026‑27 offseason as a laboratory for the transfer portal, with four of the league’s seven elite transfer classes originating from within its borders. This analysis maps each team’s biggest gains, most painful losses and the key gaps that remain as the new season approaches.

Jackson McVey, a 7‑1 center from Georgia, has signed with Georgia Tech, bringing elite size and defensive prowess to the Yellow Jackets.
A deep dive into how the Atlantic Coast Conference is assembling elite rosters, highlighted by Louisville’s record‑breaking transfer class and the broader impact on the league’s competitive landscape.