About this episode
Troy Trojans lose head coach Scott Cross to Georgia Tech, sparking questions about ACC competitiveness and NIL resources. Will Cross elevate the Yellow Jackets' basketball program or face the same middling fate amid budget constraints?
Dave Schultz investigates Georgia Tech’s commitment to basketball, Cross’s $2 million salary, and the stakes of aiming for only the ACC’s middle third in NIL rankings.
The search begins for Troy’s next head coach, with Ben Fletcher and Flynn Clayman emerging as top candidates.
Schultz discusses Troy’s back-to-back Sun Belt Championships, potential coaching strategies, and the ripple effect on Sun Belt coaching moves, including openings at Georgia State and ULM.
Can Troy maintain its momentum, and will Georgia Tech’s investments pay off in a fiercely competitive landscape? Don’t miss this breakdown of program transitions and evolving expectations in college basketball.
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00:00 "Georgia Tech's Basketball Commitment"
05:33 "NIL Deal and Cost Shift"
08:56 "Georgia Tech's Middle-Third Expectations"
11:56 "Scott Cross Linked to Troy"
14:45 "Sun Belt Coaching Carousel"
16:57 "Coaching Experience and Changes"
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