Nell Fortner was named the sixth head coach in Georgia Tech women’s basketball history on April 9, 2019. One of the most successful coaches in women’s basketball history, Fortner has compiled a 376-235 (.615) record as a head coach at the collegiate, professional and international levels. She has guided the Yellow Jackets to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, including a 2021 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 run.
Fortner has led teams to Big Ten (Purdue – 1997) and Southeastern Conference (Auburn – 2009) championships and coached the U.S. national team to three international titles, including the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Prior to her arrival at Georgia Tech, Fortner held head coaching positions at Auburn (2004-12) and Purdue (1996-97), as well as with the U.S. National Team and Indiana Fever. She has also served as an analyst for ESPN for nearly 10 years.
A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Fortner played college basketball and volleyball for the University of Texas Longhorns. She is a member of the University of Texas Women’s Athletics Wall of Honor and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
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