Deshawn Dillon, the rare dual-sport phenom ranked 127th nationally, has committed to Georgia Tech — and he’s bringing championship energy with him. A six-foot-three guard from Mississippi, Dillon chose the Yellow Jackets over Mississippi State and Ole Miss, citing the team’s family-like culture and a coaching staff that sees him as the next “Megatron.” With DeAndre Hopkins on staff and a hunger to win, Dillon’s arrival signals big things for Atlanta — and his goal? Bring home a national title.

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Georgia Tech’s 2026-27 basketball season kicks off with a bold non-conference slate under new head coach Scott Cross, designed to rebuild and reposition the Yellow Jackets for ACC relevance and NCAA Tournament contention. The early schedule features winnable matchups against Hampton, Georgia Southern, and others, setting up a strong foundation before facing powerhouse SEC foes like Florida — who could be ranked No. 1 — and tough tests against Georgia, Mississippi State, and Butler. It’s a balanced mix of confidence-builders and high-stakes challenges that will reveal just how far this new era can go.

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Georgia Tech’s running backs Justice Haynes and Malachi Hosley are heating up the preseason spotlight, both earning Doak Walker Award watch list honors — a rare feat for a program with only seven schools boasting two players. Last season, they were among just eight runners nationwide averaging over seven yards per carry, with Hosley sixth nationally and Haynes right behind him. Haynes, a transfer from Michigan, exploded for over 122 yards and 10 TDs in limited action, while Hosley racked up nearly 700 yards and 7 TDs, earning ACC honorable mention. Together, they form a lethal one-two punch poised to carry the Yellow Jackets into a loaded schedule featuring Tennessee and Duke. With their season opener against Colorado on Sept. 3, the nation will be watching to see if these elite rushers can lead GT to another top-25 finish and maybe even snag that coveted Doak Walker trophy.

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