Georgia Tech lands elite center Mouhamed Sylla in major 2025 coup

Georgia Tech basketball just got a whole lot tougher in the paint.In a move that sends a strong message to the rest of the ACC, Damon Stoudamires Yellow Jackets have officially secured the signature of Mouhamed Sylla, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound force out of Senegal, and one of the top-ranked centers in the 2025 class.Sylla, a four-star recruit ranked No.

14 overall by On3 and No.

18 by 247Sports, chose Georgia Tech over heavyweights like Arkansas, Oregon, Duke, and Kansas.

His commitment, originally made in January, became official today with the signing of a grant-in-aid.Were excited to have Mo in the fold! He will impact us from Day 1, said Stoudamire.

Mo can guard five positions...

Hes underrated around the basket, and his offensive game will grow!Sylla, who starred at Bella Vista Prep in Phoenix and honed his game with NBA Academy Africa, brings elite size, shot-blocking, and rebounding instincts to a Tech team already building serious momentum.

He was a 2025 McDonalds All-American nominee and is regarded as the No.

2 center in the nation by multiple outlets.His addition boosts Georgia Techs 2025 class to No.

12 nationally, and No.

4 in the ACC, according to Rivals.

Sylla joins fellow standout big Cole Kirouac (6-11, Overtime Elite), explosive guard Akai Fleming (Overtime Elite), and versatile wings Brandon Stores Jr.

and Eric Chatfield to form one of Techs most promising classes in over a decade.On3 analyst Jamie Shaw praised Syllas motor and defensive versatility, noting, Sylla tracks well in and out of his area, both with rebounding and on the defensive end...

He attempts to dunk everything he catches within five feet of the basket.With returning impact forward Baye Ndongo and this influx of talent, Georgia Techs frontcourt could emerge as one of the most physical and athletic in the nation next season.

Stoudamire is clearly assembling a roster built for both the ACC grind and March contention.Tech fans: the rebuild isnt just happeningits accelerating.Related: Georgia Tech catches attention by landing speed to boost offenseRelated: Georgia Tech WBB sends strong message by hiring top assistant.

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