The hallmark of Georgia Tech basketball under head coach Josh Pastner has been player development, and all three Yellow Jacket assistant coaches have worked the maximum number of hours allowed over the summer on the floor with all the players improving their skill sets. Assistant coach Julian Swartz is working to help make sophomore forward Kristian Sjolund, an excellent athlete and shooter, into a more well-rounded player.
The 6-7 Sjolund played extensively over the Yellow Jackets final eight games of last season, hitting 13 of 35 three-point attempts and averaging 6.8 points per game. On the team’s recent trip to Spain, Sjolund averaged nearly eight points and four rebounds per game and scored more inside the paint than out.