Georgia Tech has seen its first departures to the NCAA transfer portal today, as center Peyton Marshall has announced his intention to leave the program. This news follows an earlier announcement from three-year starter Baye Ndongo, who also declared his entry into the portal this morning.

Marshall's Tenure at Georgia Tech

Marshall, who transferred to Georgia Tech from Missouri, struggled to make a significant impact during his time in Atlanta. His tenure was hampered by injuries and inconsistent on-court performance.

During the past season, the 7-foot, 300-pound center participated in 18 games. He averaged 3.3 points per game (PPG) and 2.9 rebounds per game (RPG) while playing an average of 10 minutes nightly. Although he shot an efficient 53% from the field, he also averaged 1.6 turnovers per game.

Previous Collegiate and High School Career

Before arriving at Georgia Tech, Marshall played 22 games for the Missouri Tigers. In that time, he averaged 4.3 minutes, accumulating 23 points, 25 rebounds, and six blocks. He scored a season-high six points against California in December 2024 while with Missouri.

Marshall was a highly-rated prospect, ranked as high as the nation’s No. 69 recruit by 247 Sports. He spent the 2023-24 season competing for Overtime Elite (OTE).

At OTE, Marshall posted averages of 8.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 17.0 minutes per game, shooting 56.6 percent from the field. Prior to his OTE stint, he was instrumental in leading Kell High School to its first state championship in 2023.

His performance as a junior at Kell earned him Class 5A Player of the Year honors, alongside receiving multiple all-state accolades. Marshall also participated in the 2024 Capital Classic All-Star Game, contributing 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists to the victorious United States Team.

Impact on the Roster and Coaching Outlook

With both Ndongo and Marshall exiting, the current Georgia Tech roster is notably thinner. Remaining players include guards Akai Fleming, Jaeden Mustaf, Davi Remagen, and Eric Chatfield.

The forward group consists of Kam Craft, Brandon Stores Jr, and Dyllan Thompson. The remaining centers are Mouhamed Sylla and Cole Kirouac.

Newly appointed head coach Scott Cross faces a significant challenge in assembling his inaugural team roster. Success for his first season may hinge on retaining promising young talent while strategically adding experienced players through the transfer portal.

Upcoming Transfer Portal Activity

Marshall's agent, Alex Ersoff of 3V Group, confirmed the center's decision to enter the portal. The official transfer portal window is scheduled to open next week, following the conclusion of the national championship game.

This opening is expected to trigger a flurry of activity, involving both players leaving and new additions joining various programs across the NCAA landscape.