2004–05 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 2004–05 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Basketball File:Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets logo.svg Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 25 20–12 8–8 Paul Hewitt 5th Alexander Memorial Coliseum NCAA tournament second round The 2004–05 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represented Georgia Institute of Technology as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference during the 2004–05 season. Led by fifth-year head coach Paul Hewitt, the Yellow Jackets had high expectations entering the season with numerous returning players from the previous season's NCAA Tournament runner-up team. They were ranked in the top 5 of preseason AP and Coaches' Polls, receiving first-place votes in both. The team struggled to a .500 record in ACC play, but looked strong in the ACC Tournament, and received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as No. 5 seed in the Midwest region, Georgia Tech beat George Washington before falling to No. 4 seed and eventual Final Four participant Louisville in the round of 32Yellow Jackets won't repeat last year's Final Four run https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=254000006 https://web.archive.org/web/20210411004842/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=254000006 dead April 11, 2021 ESPN March 20, 2005 August 6, 2022 to finish 20–12 overall (8–8 ACC). Roster 2004 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets y B. J. Elder 1 G 6 4 218 SR y Madison, GA Isma'il Muhammad 2 F 6 6 228 SR n Atlanta, GA Jarrett Jack 3 G 6 3 200 JR y Fort Washington, MD Ra'Sean Dickey 4 FC 6 10 250 FR n Clio, SC Mario West 5 G 6 5 210 JR y Douglasville, GA Jim Nyström 10 F 6 4 210 JR n Stockholm, Sweden Will Bynum 11 G 6 0 185 SR y Chicago, IL Luke Schenscher 12 C 7 1 255 SR y Canberra, Australia Keith Jones 14 G 6 2 195 SO n Austell, GA Anthony Morrow 23 G 6 5 210 FR y Charlotte, NC Jeremis Smith 32 F 6 8 230 FR n Fort Worth, TX Theodis Tarver 44 F 6 9 245 JR n Monroe, LA Anthony McHenry 55 G 6 7 220 SR y Birmingham, AL Paul Hewitt (St. John Fisher) https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/georgia-tech/2005.html 2004-05 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Roster and Stats August 5, 2022 Schedule and results no yes yes no |- !colspan=9 style=Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets| Regular Season Nov 19, 2004 yes 3 2004 men Alabama State Hornets Alabama State Alexander Memorial Coliseum Atlanta, Georgia 74–37 1–0 |- !colspan=9 style=Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets| ACC Tournament Mar 11, 2005 yes yes Virginia Tech MCI Center Washington, D.C. Quarterfinals 73–54 18–10 Mar 12, 2005 yes yes North Carolina 2 MCI Center Washington, D.C. Semifinals 78–75 19–10 Mar 13, 2005 yes yes Duke 5 MCI Center Washington, D.C. Championship game 64–69 19–11 |- !colspan=9 style=Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets| NCAA Tournament Mar 18, 2005 yes yes 25 5 MW George Washington 12 MW Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee First Round 80–68 20–11 Mar 20, 2005 yes yes 25 5 MW Louisville 4 4 MW Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee Second Round 54–76 20–12 AP Poll Sourceshttps://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/georgia-tech/2005-schedule.html 2004–05 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Schedule and Results Sports Reference August 5, 2022 Rankings 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game Random House 1141–1142 2009 978-0-345-51392-2 Players in the 2005 NBA draft 2005 NBA draft Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Round Pick Player NBA club 1 22 Jarrett Jack Denver Nuggets https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2005.html 2005 NBA Draft Basketball-reference.com August 6, 2022 References Category:Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball seasons Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team Georgia Tech Category:2004 in Atlanta Category:2005 in Atlanta