CHARLOTTE, NC (WCCB Charlotte) — Georgia Tech fired its men’s basketball coach on Friday and naturally, within minutes, Charlotte 49ers head coach Mark Price’s name was lobbed into the mix as a potential replacement.
Price starred at Georgia Tech from 1983-1986 and his 2,193 career points is third all time.
An ESPN reporter who is well-respected in the college basketball community tweeted this:
Two names that will likely be in the mix at Ga Tech: Former Yellow Jackets star and Charlotte coach Mark Price and Duke asst Jeff Capel.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 25, 2016
Price wrapped up his first year at Charlotte with a 14-19 record. Fostering a young roster, Price’s 49ers finished strong in Conference USA play with a solid 9-9 record.
Georgia Tech’s opening comes after the team fired its head coach Brian Gregory after five seasons. He had a 76-86 record at Georgia Tech.
Winthrop’s Kelsey contacted by James Madison
Winthrop’s Pat Kelsey has been contacted by James Madison out of the Colonial Athletic Association–according to a report from the Rock Hill Herald.
Kelsey wrapped up his fourth and best season at Winthrop where he led the Eagles to a Big South Title Game appearance for a third straight year. The Eagles have lost all three appearances.
Winthrop finished 23-9 this past season and has won 61 games the past three years with Kelsey at the helm.
