ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech has hired former Maryland assistant Karen Blair as coach, replacing Nell Fortner, who announced her retirement this past week.
Blair worked on the Maryland staff for seven seasons, including the last five as associate head coach. The Terrapins won three Big Ten championships in the seven seasons.
“I’m so grateful and excited to be the women’s basketball head coach at Georgia Tech,” Blair said in a statement released Sunday by Georgia Tech. “Tech is a special place, on and off the court. The Institute has a long tradition of women’s basketball success, with a great foundation in place, thanks to the leadership of Coach Nell Fortner.