WEST LAFAYETTE — Nell Fortner, a former Purdue women's basketball coach who had memorable success in a small period in West Lafayette is retiring from coaching. Fortner coached a roster made up ...

Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner informed her team and the school that she is retiring, Tech announced Monday. Fortner, 66, coached the Yellow Jackets for six seasons and led ...

Two months ago, Georgia Tech athletics announced women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner had signed a contract extension making her the leader of the Yellow Jackets through the 2029-30 season.

Fortner, 66, led Georgia Tech to a 110-75 record and three NCAA tournament appearances in 2021, 2022 and 2025. This season, the Yellow Jackets were 22-11 overall and 9-9 (eight) in the ACC.

Fortner also was the first coach and general manager for the WNBA's Indiana Fever from 1999-2003 and coached the United ...