THE FLATS – The NBA season is over, and all of the former Yellow Jackets in pro basketball are in off-season mode … Derrick Favors is a free agent while his 2019-20 team in New Orleans has hired a new coach in Stan Van Gundy, Thaddeus Young and Josh Okogie have completed off-season workouts with the Bulls and Timberwolves, respectively.
This week’s #ProJackets Report compiles more of the latest news, stories and social media posts on former Jackets and their activities of the past week.
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BOSH TO LEAD DRONE RACING STEM PROGRAM
Former NBA champion Chris Bosh is looking to spark the minds of young people through the science of drone racing.
The former Georgia Tech basketball star has partnered with Drone Racing League (DRL) to lead its STEM program. Bosh has been named Dean of DRL Academy, a role where he aims to inspire the next generation of kids while pushing for diversity and inclusion in both tech and sports.
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OLIVER INVOLVED IN NEW WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LOCKER ROOM
Georgia Tech women’s basketball unveiled the completed renovation of its locker room and team space on Wednesday, transforming the area into a state-of-the-art space. The locker room was revealed to the student-athletes following the conclusion of the team’s first official practice of the 2020-21 season.
Tech’s “Lethal Weapon 3” legend Brian Oliver was involved in the project, led by his DPR Construction firm and Make3 with assistance from Georgia Tech’s Design and Construction department. Confluence Design Consulting produced the environmental graphics.
#PROJACKETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Season of Separation ‼️ pic.twitter.com/ngCvPBIwOI
— Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) October 21, 2020
This Smoothie is 🔥🔥🔥 SipSipMask! #3DLifeStyle #ShootersParadiseUSA pic.twitter.com/WuVvJCgBZe
— Dennis 3D Scott (@Dennis3DScott) October 21, 2020
Happy Birthday ,Mom I love you and I am doing Ok !!! pic.twitter.com/mSa0VuF1ak
— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) October 22, 2020
I am both proud/excited to have had a hand in the newly renovated @GTWBB Locker Room under @DPRConstruction!!!! Hope @NellOnWheels and the Lady Jackets love their new home!!! #TogetherWeSwarm https://t.co/RlZkrhczx6
— Brian Oliver (@BrianOliver1313) October 14, 2020
#PROJACKETS IN THE NBA/G LEAGUE IN 2023-24
| PLAYER | DATA | NUMBERS | TEAM |
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 | JOSE ALVARADO Team: New Orleans Pelicans Number: 15 NBA Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Status: Active | 6-0, 179 lbs 2023-24 Stats 7.1 ppg 2.3 rpg 2.1 apg 41.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 7th place, -8.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 5-5 |
 | JAMES BANKS III Team: Maine Celtics Number: 5 G League Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-20 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-10, 250 lbs 2023-24 Stats 5.3 ppg 4.7 rpg 1.5 bpg 54.2% FG | Record: 21-13 Standing: 2nd place, -1.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 8-2 |
 | MICHAEL DEVOE Team: Memphis Hustle Number: 10 G League Experience: 2nd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Status: Active | 6-4, 183 lbs 2023-24 Stats 13.9 ppg 3.9 rpg 3.1 apg 47.4% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 12th, -9.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 3-7 |
 | DERRICK FAVORS Team: Windy City Bulls (G League) Number: 14 NBA Experience: 12 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2009-10 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-9, 265 lbs 2023-24 Stats 6.2 ppg 4.7 rpg 0.7 bpg 66.7% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 13th place, -7.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 4-6 |
 | JOSH OKOGIE Team: Phoenix Suns Number: 2 NBA Experience: 5 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-18 Hometown: Snellville, Ga. Status: Active | 6-4, 213 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.6 ppg 2.6 rpg 1.1 apg 41.7% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
 | THADDEUS YOUNG Team: free agent Number: 30 NBA Experience: 16 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-07 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Status: Active | 6-8, 235 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.2 ppg 3.0 rpg 1.7 apg 60.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
