Kelly's 6'6' frame gives him a height advantage in most matchups, creating an opportunity for post-ups. UMass shouldn't have any issues with Ndongo's size given its ability to match up comfortably with senior Josh Cohen.Ī mainstay for Georgia Tech has been junior guard Miles Kelly. A huge factor in Georgia Tech's win over Duke was Ndongo's rebounding and physicality. Baye Ndongo has earned minutes and the trust of Stoudamire by playing with a toughness and physicality uncommon for 18-year-old players in today's college game. The surprising star of many of Georgia Tech's early victories has been a true freshman. Although this game against UMass will not be at home where Georgia Tech has enjoyed most of its success this season, the Yellow Jackets have at least shown they can compete with stellar competition. Then, Stoudamire and the Yellow Jackets eased the tension among fans by beating Mississippi St. Georgia Tech suffered a home loss to UMass Lowell followed by a 35-point drubbing at the hands of Cincinnati in mid-November.
After Josh Pastner was dismissed from the program following a disappointing tenure, Damon Stoudamire has stepped in and exceeded reasonable expectations for the Yellow Jackets.
