Entering this season, it was fair to wonder whether men’s basketball head coach Brian Gregory was running out of time to demonstrate his worthiness as Paul Hewitt’s successor. After all, Hewitt led the team to five NCAA Tournament berths, including the only Final Four appearance in school history. Meanwhile, Gregory had only managed one winning season, a 16-15 effort in 2012 that ended with a first-round loss to Boston College in the conference tournament. While multiple high-caliber opponents stand between the Jackets and national relevance, the 2015-16 team has proven itself ready to face that veritable gauntlet.
Tech took a 7-2 record and 3-game winning streak into winter break.