Nell Fortner retires after storied career

Head women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner retires from her post. Fortner led the Jackets to their best start in program history this past year in a season that culminated in a NCAA tournament appearance. // Photo courtesy of Miguel Martinez, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAfter six years at the helm of Tech women’s basketball, head coach Nell Fortner made the decision to retire from coaching. Fortner concludes her coaching career with one of the more successful years in Tech women’s basketball history that included a record-best 15-0 start and a NCAA Tournament Appearance. Given the success and a recent contract extension, many were surprised by her decision and now athletic director J Batt will be on the search for someone to replace Fortner’s successful coaching tenure.

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