Five Assistant Coaches Who Could Make Sense For Georgia Tech's Head Coaching Position

Names that would make a great fit for the Yellow Jackets head coaching vacancy

Nov 16, 2019; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies assistant coach Chester Frazier instructs his team during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-Imagn Images | Michael Shroyer-Imagn Images

As the coaching search begins for the Yellow Jackets and one of the toughest job hires for athletic director Ryan Alpert continues, there are a number of high-ranking assistants who could make sense for Georgia Tech. Let’s take a look at a couple of names that could make sense for the Yellow Jackets. 

1. Korey McCray, Florida 

Don’t sleep on this name. McCrary has ties to the city of Atlanta and was even the CEO and head coach of the prominent Atlanta Celtics team that runs on the 3SSB circuit and has produced a myriad of elite talent. He served in that role from 1999-2011. MCCray has coached at several well-known programs in college basketball, like UCLA, LSU, Mississippi State, and Florida. His name has continued to rise, and he looks primed to land a major job soon. 

2. Chester Frazier, Virginia Tech

Chester Frazier is currently an assistant coach at Virginia Tech under Mike Young and is one of the most respected assistants in the ACC. He would be an interesting target for Georgia Tech if they want to look at the assistant coaches around the country.

3. Luke Murray, UCONN

One of the best recruiting coaches you will find in college basketball. Coach Murray has played a large part in the Huskies' recruiting process and the development of prospects. Think Stephon Castle, Liam McNeeley, Solomon Ball, Braylon Mullins, and more. The list goes on and on. He is elite at what he does and is a strong reason why the Huskies have been back in the national spotlight. He could be looking to make the jump for his own opportunities, which makes him an enticing one to watch during the coaching carousel. 

4. Justin Gainey, Tennessee

There are some connections for Gainey to Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech AD Ryan Alpert came over from Tennessee and it would not be surprising to see Gainey as a candidate for this job. He is the top assistant for Rick Barnes and the Volunteers are one of the top SEC programs year in and year out.

5. Chris Carrawell, Duke

Carrawell has been at Duke for the last eight seasons and should be ready to lead a program of his own. You don't have to look far in the ACC to see other Duke assistants working out, as Jai Lucas has Miami primed for an NCAA Tournament bid in his first season as the head coach. Keep an eye on this name,