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VT WBB to feature on 7 nationally televised games this year - none at home

The statistical odds of none of the showcase games being at home is all but nothing. This is ESPN deliberately avoiding coming to Blacksburg

Happy to have the team on TV that much, but.... I mean cmon

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Hokies Men's Basketball gets Commitment from 4* Ryan Jones Jr

Grab your popcorn, Coach Mike Young making moves! #63 in ESPNs top 100 for 2024.

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Lady Hokie Hoops: Clara Silva Commits to Hokies

Silva averaged 18.1 ppg, 11.6 rpg and 1.8 apg playing for Unicajia Baloncesta in Spain this last season. She is a 6 foot 6 inch Center and is the third recruit for the Hokies in the 24 class.

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Three-Star SF Tyler Johnson commits to Virginia Tech

Orlando (Fla.) Oak Ridge three-star small forward Tyler Johnson has announced his commitment to Virginia Tech.

The 6-foot-5, 190-pound rising senior chose the Hokies over offers from Texas Tech, Illinois, Clemson, UCF, Florida Atlantic, and others.

He becomes the first prospect in the 2024 cycle to commit to Mike Young.

Johnson spoke to On3 about his decision to choose Virginia Tech.

"Me and my family felt like this was the best option for me academically and to develop my game to get for the next level," he said.

In his own words, what type of player is Virginia Tech getting in Tyler Johnson?

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Hokies Hoops: Non Conference Schedule

The Hokies non-conference schedule was announced:
Mon Nov. 6 Coppin State
Fri Nov. 10 South Carolina in Charlotte
Wed Nov. 15 Campbell
Sun Nov. 19 Wofford
Thu Nov. 23 Boise State in Orlando, Fla.
Fri Nov. 24 Iowa State/VCU Orlando, Fla.
Sun Nov. 26 TBD Orlando, Fla.
Wed Nov. 29 at Auburn SEC/ACC Chlnge
Sat Dec. 9 Valparaiso
Sat Dec. 16 Vermont
Thu Dec. 21 American

Hokies only go on the road for the Hall of Fame game in Charlotte, the ESPN Events Invitational tournament in Orlando and the SEC/ACC Challenge at Auburn.

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VTWBB Host Free Girls Basketball Clinic 9/10

The Women's basketball team is hosting a girls basketball clinic free to the public. This is a great example of NIL working in a positive way for everyone. A couple of us partnered together to provide an NIL opportunity for the Women's bball team. Kayla King and Olivia Summiel were actively involved in planning and executing this event. It provides community engagement between the players and the many young fans that they have inspired over the last few years. Triumph was very easy to work with.

Here are the details for those who might have or know young girls who would be excited to participate.

Ages: Girls in 3rd grade - Rising 9th graders

When: September 10th

1:00PM - 4:00PM ( 3rd-5th Graders)

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Kenny Brooks signs contract extension.

https://hokiesports.com/news/2023/7/24/womens-basketball-babcock-announc...

Kenny Brooks, the head coach of the Virginia Tech women's basketball program, has signed a three-year contract extension director of athletics Whit Babcock announced Monday. The extension keeps Brooks in Blacksburg through March of 2029.

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ACC-SEC Challenge Matchups Announced

Didn't see this posted yet so here you go!

Link to matchups

The men will be playing at Auburn and the ladies get a rematch of the Final Four playing at LSU. Big opportunities for some quality wins for the women playing LSU and Iowa early in the season.

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Hokies Hoops Offseason

It's been a few weeks since we touched on Offers and news regarding Hokies Hoops.

Here are some updates.

Hokies make Top 4 for Isaiah Abraham

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Bob Huggins WVU arrested for DUI

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/bob-huggins-arrested-o...

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Pittsburgh on Friday night, according to the police blotter on the city of Pittsburgh's official website. The arrest account from the Pittsburgh Police Department identifies "Robert Huggins, 69, of Morgantown, West Virginia" as the offender.

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VT Women's Basketball to take on Iowa Nov '23

Finally the matchup the world deserves! Luckily I'll be in town that weekend so hopefully will be able to go.

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Hokies Hoops: Former Hokies teaming up for TBT

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Chase O'Brien, Class of '34 recruit, picks up a huge win for Coach Mike Young and the MBB program

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Hokies WBB Clara Strack named New York Class A POY

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