🏀 Hoops in the limelight

Welcome to The Tech Way, a newsletter fueled by Student-Athlete NIL (SANIL) for Georgia Tech’s collective The Tech Way.

In today’s content:
- Signing day spotlight ✍️
- Coach Key on the mic 🎤 
+ So much more 💪

 🏀 Yellow Jackets and Bulldogs set for 200th Matchup on the court

🏈 3.46 million tune in for victory over Miami

🏃 Cross Country gears up for NCAA South Regional

🔑 KEY TO VICTORY

After leading his team to a thrilling 28-23 victory over No. 4 Miami, head coach Brent Key has been named Bear Bryant Coach of the Week. This recognition, Key’s second major coaching honor this week, carries special significance as it celebrates the legacies of two football icons connected to his journey. Read more about Key's impact and what’s ahead for Tech (READ MORE).

🚨 NEW YELLOW JACKETS ALERT

National Signing Day secured top talent for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Home state star McKayla Taylor, a 6-3 center, signed with the women’s team, while the men’s team added four promising recruits. The new additions to the men’s team earned a class ranking of No. 20 nationally and No. 4 in the ACC. Get to know the future Yellow Jackets - (READ MORE).

🏀 DOMINATING THE COURT

The Yellowjackets dominated Texas Southern with an 81-62 win, holding a 30-point lead in the second half. Baye Ndongo delivered a standout performance, finishing with a career-high eight made free throws and his eighth career double-double, clinching the win (READ MORE).

🎤 COACH KEY HITS THE PODIUM

Coach Key breaks down the Miami victory and shares his outlook heading into the bye week:

• Key reflects on the team’s win and what fueled their success (1:05)

• “How much did Saturday’s win mean to you?” (4:54)

• What does the bye week look like coming up on NC State? (11:40)

• “Some of the greatest memories I have are Thursday night games in Atlanta (13:20)

🏃 November 15 // Men’s Cross Country competes in NCAA South Regional race at 8:30 am ET on ESPN+

🏀 November 15 // Men’s Basketball welcomes home state foe Georgia at 8:00 pm ET on ACC Network X and ESPN+

🏐 November 15 // Volleyball matches up against Syracuse at home at 5:00 pm ET on ACC Network X

🏀 November 17 // Women’s Basketball welcomes Georgia Bulldogs for state battle at 2:00 pm ET on ACC Network X and ESPN+

🏐 November 17 // Volleyball at home with Boston College at 1:00 pm ET on ACC Network X