Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner, who led US women to Olympic gold in 2000, announces retirement

Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner, who led US women to Olympic gold in 2000, announces retirement

Nell Fortner is retiring following 15 seasons as a college basketball head coach, including the last six at Georgia Tech. Fortner also was the first coach and general manager for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever from 1999-2003 and coached the United…

E266 Pt. 2: The Changing of One More Guard (Nell Fortner’s retirement w/Kurt Hoyt)

On the heels of Nell Fortner announcing her retirement after six seasons with Georgia Tech women’s basketball head coach, Jack and Tech women’s basketball + volleyball commentator Kurt Hoyt quickly get together to discuss the impact Nell had on the program, what the current team’s outlook is, what the coaching search process will look like, and what of the future we can decipher mere hours after Nell’s retirement. Host: Jack Purdy Guest: Kurt Ho…

Nell Fortner Announces Immediate Retirement as Head Coach at Georgia Tech

In a surprising turn of events, Nell Fortner, the esteemed head coach of the Georgia Tech women’s basketball team, has announced her retirement, effective immediately. This sudden decision marks the end of a significant chapter not only for Fortner but also for the Georgia Tech basketball program, where she made her mark over the past six years. A Stellar Career in Coaching Nell Fortner’s coaching career spans more than three decades and showcas…