The 2004–05 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represented

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as a member of the

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during the 2004–05 season. Led by fifth-year head coach

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, the Yellow Jackets had high expectations entering the season with numerous returning players from the previous season's NCAA Tournament runner-up team. They were ranked in the top 5 of preseason AP and Coaches' Polls, receiving first-place votes in both. The team struggled to a .500 record in ACC play, but looked strong in the ACC Tournament, and received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as No. 5 seed in the Midwest region, Georgia Tech beat George Washington before falling to No. 4 seed and eventual Final Four participant Louisville in the round of 32 to finish 20–12 overall (8–8 ACC).

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

Players in the 2005 NBA draft

References

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