Virginia Tech Basketball

The Hokies have made the most of their non-conference slate, securing a quality 70-65 win over Oklahoma State on Sunday. A few thoughts on where the team stands heading into the winter break, bigs that can shoot (*cough* Grant Basile) and rationalizing Darius Maddox's shooting slump.

The Hokies are dangerous, multi-faceted and good at doing the hard stuff. All of which is a pretty nice combination as the heart of the conference schedule approaches.

The Hokies handled the Heels in the Cassell.

If the Hokies want to live up to their potential, it starts against North Carolina (December conference game be damned).

Off to a 5-1 start, Virginia Tech men’s basketball has picked up right where they left off from last season. But to reach their full potential, Mike Young’s bunch will need to pick up the slack on defense.

Mike Young has paved a different path to success in college basketball. An in-depth look at Young's system: what it is, why it works, and how the Radford native continues to defy recruiting rankings. Complete with statistics and interviews from a pair of current Virginia Tech men's basketball staffers.

Publisher's Note: ACC Champion Justyn Mutts will stop by at 8:00 PM tonight to answer your questions for an hour. Leave them ahead of time or ask live. If you're a former or current Virginia Tech athlete or coach and want to participate in an AMA, email: sauces [at] thekeyplay [dot] com.

Virginia Tech was physically outmatched by Texas, placing a sorrowful end on an otherwise unforgettable season.

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The Hokies are hot, but they face a Longhorns team that is experienced and disciplined.

Mike Young had a consistent message all season: that the Virginia Tech men's basketball team is really good. Now, after an ACC Tournament title, it's clear we should have believed him all along.

In winning their first ACC men's basketball championship, the Virginia Tech Hokies showed what can be accomplished when tough people overcome tough times.

The Hokies capped off 4-straight wins in Brooklyn with an ACC Championship and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The Hokies were physically outclassed by the Clemson Tigers, squandering yet another opportunity to solidify their postseason resume. Though a rematch looms in the ACC Tournament and the Hokies need a win to kickstart any dancing discussion.

With a renewed emphasis on defense, Virginia tech finds themselves on the brink of the NCAA tournament.

The Hokies earned their first quad one win of the season.

A poor start put the Hokies behind the eight ball, but that doesn't mean their NCAA Tournament dreams are dashed just yet.

The Hokies got all the good looks they needed to beat North Carolina, but an uncanny cold spell dampened their tournament hopes.

With balanced efforts on both ends of the court in their win over Virginia, the Hokies are playing to their potential at just the right time.

The Hokies extended their winning streak to six straight.