Georgia Tech Point Guard Nait George Reportedly Enters the Transfer Portal
Georgia Tech’s point guard, Nait George, has decided to enter the transfer portal, leaving a significant gap in the Yellow Jackets’ lineup. ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported the news, highlighting the impact of George’s departure.
This past season, George averaged 12.3 points, 6.5 assists (leading the ACC), and 4.2 rebounds per game. His 6.5 assists ranked among the top 15 in the nation, and his performance earned him an All-ACC honorable mention. George made notable improvements in nearly every statistical category, particularly his three-point shooting, where he raised his percentage to 34%. He also became one of the team’s best free throw shooters, improving his free throw percentage by nearly 10 points.
George emerged as a key scorer for Georgia Tech, especially when the team faced multiple injuries. A standout moment came during the middle of the season, when the Yellow Jackets won four out of six games against top ACC teams like Clemson and Louisville. During that stretch, George scored 20 or more points five times, including a career-high 28 points in a triple-overtime victory over Clemson.
Losing George is a significant blow to Georgia Tech, as he was a vital part of their identity. His pick-and-roll chemistry with Baye Ndongo was a major asset, and he became a potent mid-range scorer when defenses focused on Ndongo. George’s court vision and passing also stood out, as he consistently made the right decisions and helped steady the team during scoring droughts.
George also led the team in minutes, averaging 35.6 per game, rarely coming off the floor. Head coach Damon Stoudamire and the staff relied heavily on him to contribute both in scoring and playmaking. With George’s exit, Georgia Tech will now turn its attention to the transfer portal for a replacement. One positive for the Yellow Jackets is Jaeden Mustaf, who gained valuable experience as a freshman and showed improvement towards the end of the season. Additionally, the team is adding impressive freshman point guard Eric Chatfield from Pace Academy, who has been a perennial all-state player and a state champion under legendary coach Sharman White.
Coach Stoudamire will face a challenging offseason as he looks to fill the void left by George’s departure.
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