Pastner had no head coaching experience at the time. Pastner agreed to a six-year deal with escalating annual salaries with an average value of $1.87 million per year when he was hired from Memphis on April 8, 2016. This team had an extraordinary season," Bowen said. Pastner earned a reputation as a tireless recruiter during his years as an assistant coach. Stephens, who became a star for the Tigers this season, sight unseen. Education: Masters degree in teaching and teacher education from Arizona in 1999; Bachelors degree in family studies from Arizona in 1998 A manager drove Pastner around his first three weeks on the job because he was trying to do so much that he was falling asleep. Look closely, and 2020-21 college basketball season has plenty of precedent, Bracketologists speak: What NCAA tournament forecasters expect from odd 2020-21 season, College basketball coaching changes for 2020-21, The coronavirus and college sports: NCAA reopening plans, latest news, program cuts, more, NCAA says IARP to handle LSU infractions case, Texas State's Kaspar resigns amid investigation, Sources: College hoops events move to Orlando, Louisville responds to NCAA notice of allegations, Division I ADs sign pledge to diversify hiring pools. Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner was awarded a one-year contract extension, the school announced Wednesday. “Coach Pastner’s accomplishments on the floor in his first season on The Flats speak for themselves but what makes him such a great fit at Georgia Tech is the culture that he has established for our men’s basketball program,” athletic director Todd Stansbury said in a statement. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. In a statement released by the school, athletic director Todd Stansbury said Pastner has been "a great fit" due to the culture he has established in the program. The new contract comes after the Tigers finished the season with a 31-5 record and earned their first NCAA tournament victory in Pastner's four-year tenure. "I've been in the business a long time, and I know it's time to lock your coach down and make sure nobody can have a chance to put some temptation in front of your coach.". The contract extension for Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner, announced in October, includes an incremental raise at the back end and the addition of a hefty retention bonus at the conclusion of it. He signed D.J. “His energy, his positivity and his commitment to do things the right way are all attributes that not only lead to success on the court but also set our student-athletes up for success after graduation, and are a source of pride for our alumni, students and fans.”, A day in the recruiting life of Josh Pastner | Elite prospect commits to Tech. Prior to Olson's retirement, Pastner left the University of Arizona to serve as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Memphis during the 2008-09 season. Before the beginning of the 2016 season, he signed a 6-year contract with the school that is worth an average of $1.87 million per year. "Part of the business is people, when you've done a good job, your name is going to be thrown around," Pastner said. “I love Georgia Tech and the time I’ve spent here,” Pastner said in a statement. Pastner took over the program in 2009 after John Calipari left to become head coach at Kentucky. Pastner acknowledged he was aware of talk about other potential jobs, and vaguely indicated informal discussions. Pastner's original contract was worth an average of $1.87 million per year, steadily increasing annually and topping out at $2.2 million in 2021-22. Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner was awarded a one-year contract extension, the school announced Wednesday. Pastner far exceeded expectations in his first season, leading the Yellow Jackets to upset wins of North Carolina, Florida State and Notre Dame to earn ACC coach-of-the-year honors. "My focus was Memphis. Bowen simply said Pastner "will remain our basketball coach for a long time." Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He was named Atlantic Coast Conference coach of the year after leading Georgia Tech to a 21-16 record and a spot in the NIT final. Pastner owns a 106-34 record and has led Memphis to three NCAA tournaments in four seasons. Bowen said the negotiations began several months ago, but rumors swirling around Pastner accelerated the university's desire to get the contract resolved. "I wasn't worried about other programs," Pastner said. "Now, we've got continuity and the expectations are going to increase, and there's nothing wrong with that," Pastner said. I'm the coach at Memphis. Pastner, who signed a six-year contract when he was hired, has been extended through the 2022-23 season. ATLANTA (AP) — Josh Pastner has signed a one-year contract extension to remain Georgia Tech's coach through the 2022-23 season after exceeding expectations in his debut season.