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Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Stephen Samraby: Steve Samra04/03/26SamraSource

Georgia Tech sophomore guard Jaeden Mustaf is planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3’s Joe Tipton has learned. The Yellow Jackets landed him as a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024 by Rivals. He averaged 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds last season.

The former star recruit hits the Portal as Georgia Tech basketball heads into a new era. After three seasons at the helm, head coach Damon Stoudamire and the program parted ways after the Yellow Jackets failed to make the ACC Tournament. Across three seasons, Stoudamire led the program to a 42-55 (19-39) record with no NCAA Tournament appearances.

To replace Stoudamire, Georgia Tech quickly agreed to terms on a five-year deal with longtime Troy head coach Scott Cross. Cross had been at Troy since the 2019-20 season.

In that span, he led the Trojans to a 125-99 (68-56) record with two NCAA Tournament appearances (both in the past two seasons). He previously served as head coach at UT-Arlington (2006-2018). Tech is desperately seeking a turnaround under Cross, as it has made the NCAA Tournament just once dating back to 2011. 

“I am truly honored and humbled to be named the head coach of Georgia Tech basketball,” Cross wrote in a statement. “I want to thank President Angel Cabrera and Director of Athletics Ryan Alpert for their belief and trust in me and my vision for this program.

“We will build a culture defined by discipline, toughness and accountability. Our players will represent Georgia Tech with pride, compete relentlessly and embrace the responsibility that comes with wearing the jersey. This is a program with a proud tradition, a world-class institution and a passionate fan base. I’m excited to get to work.”

The NCAA Transfer Portal will officially open on April 7 and close on April 21. The new 15-day window was enacted following a recommendation by the men’s basketball oversight committee. Athletes don’t have to commit to a new school by the April 21 deadline.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and X (formerly Twitter) account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

— On3’s Daniel Hager contributed to this article.