Buzzketball in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2018-19

ESPN pegs the Hokies at No. 16 in its way-too-early Top 25 poll. The Four-Letter is bullish on Virginia Tech's plethora of returners.

Virginia Tech lasted for only a game in both the ACC and NCAA tournaments. Not the ending Buzz Williams anticipated. In wins over Virginia, North Carolina and Duke this season, however, the Hokies showcased their potential. Now it's time to ask if they can take the next step after last season's 10-8 finish in the ACC. They lost their final three games after a Feb. 26 win over Duke, but Justin Robinson (14.0 PPG, 40 percent from the 3-point line) is back, along with three of the top four scorers from last season's squad. Williams has another strong team that could take the next step in ACC play.

Jon "THIS IS MARCH." Rothstein has the Hokies at the bottom of his top ten.

10. Virginia Tech
Projected Starting Five:

PG: Justin Robinson
SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SF: Ahmed Hill
PF: Chris Clarke
C: Kerry Blackshear

Projected Bench: Khadim Sy, Ty Outlaw, Tyrie Jackson, Wabissa Bede, P.J. Horne, Landers Nolley, Jon Kabongo

Key Losses: Justin Bibbs, Devin Wilson

Key Newcomers: Khadim Sy, Landers Nolley, Jon Kabongo

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