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Georgia Tech Basketball: 2017-18 season preview for the Yellow Jackets

By Tristan Freeman

SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 04: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets players celebrate following the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on March 4, 2014 in Syracuse, New York. Georgia Tech defeated Syracuse 67-62. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 04: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets players celebrate following the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on March 4, 2014 in Syracuse, New York. Georgia Tech defeated Syracuse 67-62. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 07: Justin Moore
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 07: Justin Moore /

Starters

Justin Moore

Josh Heath, who had the most assists on the team last year, has graduated and Moore will be expected to take over that role. As a freshman, Moore played about 20 minutes a night and dropped 2.4 apg. He’ll be in charge of finding the open guys for shots this season. Whether they hit those said shots is another thing entirely.

Tadric Jackson

The 6’2″ guard was the sixth man last season, putting up 12 points a night. He wasn’t the best shooter in the world but could get to the hoop with ease. Jackson has steadily improved from 3-point land during his college career (17.8% as a freshman, 27.7% as a sophomore, 32.5% as a junior).

Josh Okogie

There were very few players that outperformed expectations more than this three-star freshman last season. He averaged 16.1 ppg and 5.4 rpg and his stellar play warranted an invite to the U-19 U.S. team for the FIBA World Cup. Okogie was part of the team that took home the bronze and excelled against Angola when he dropped 17 points and 10 rebounds. He’s also the only player returning to Georgia Tech who shot better than 33% from deep.

Abdoulaye Gueye

The Senegalese-born post player was making progress in his development last season until a season-ending wrist injury derailed it. Still somewhat raw, the 6’9″ forward is very athletic with a 7’3″ wingspan.

Ben Lammers

Despite the terrific season he just had, Lammers still feels like an unknown commodity to the general basketball fan. If a player averaged 14.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg, and 3.5 bpg on a top team nationally, there would a lot more buzz than what is surrounding Lammers. He led the ACC in blocks and was second in the conference with a 91.9 defensive rating last season. If he has another great season and the Yellow Jackets finish in the top six of the league, Lammers might finally get the recognition he deserves.

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