25 point guard. He is listed by 247sports as a 4-star player, ranked 66th nationally, the 12th shooting guard, and the 5th overall player in the state of Virginia. All of the remaining names should still be in Blacksburg next year baring an unforeseen event or Nolley having such a year that he declares for the NBA early. . Maddox comes from Oak Hill Academy, stands at 6’4” and also is listed as a 4-star recruit. Virginia Tech Athletics. • No recruiting visits until Jan. 1, ACC coaches propose EVERY Division I team be included in this year's tourney; Coach K: 'Our sport needs to be agile and creative'. N'Guessan followed a recent official visit to Virginia Tech with an official visit to Saint Joseph's and while he is looking at possibly taking more visits, all of that is on hold for now due to the coronavirus pandemic. it is common to see the same type of shooting, though less so over the years, in other leagues. The opinions of the author(s) on this site are independent and no way reflect the opinions of the Virginia Tech administrators, coaches, staff, or athletes. How might the newcomers make a difference in Charlottesville? GO HOKIES!!! The Flames visit Lane a different team than when they first came to town in 2016. With that in mind I thought it was a good time to check in on how people are currently regarding the incoming Virginia Tech basketball recruiting class. Of course, part of the decision-making process that must happen here is whether to take a JUCO guy who may be better in the short-term but have less eligibility, or go with a guy you can develop over four years. Pinckney has an intriguing group of schools involved with SMU and USF among the most prominent to have offered him and St John's continuing to linger as a school to potentially offer him. Sources: Men’s basketball oversight committee set to discuss whether winter athletes should get an additional season of competition tomorrow. A& M Who the coaches that team ..the SEC’s most popular and best dressed snake in the grass!! Clearly 247 and ESPN have much higher opinions of Joe Bamisile and Darius Maddox compared to Rivals. Look at his release and compare it to Steph Curry. Virginia Tech Hokies picked up 14 commits, Virginia Tech Hokies Lead Liberty at the Half: 20 - 14, Fan confidence bounces back after dipping to a record low, Liberty vs. Virginia Tech: Preview & prediction. The program has offers out to 10 additional players pending any changes in the current roster or with those future recruits. BK Recruiting Virginia Tech 2021 Basketball Targets. However, that appears to be at least changing a little with Wiggins making a trip to visit Jameson Williams and send out a pair of 2020 offers. We all should be happy that VT have a commitment like this young man. Another embarrassing defeat for the Hokies. Here is a look at Joe during the NBPA Top 100 Camp this past summer. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Instagram Baseball: Tickets Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Men's Basketball Men's Basketball: Facebook Men's Basketball: Twitter Men's Basketball: Instagram Men's Basketball: Tickets Men's Basketball: Schedule Men's Basketball: Roster Men's Basketball… Pedulla is a 6-1, 175 point guard who chose the Hokies over Power 5 offers from Oklahoma State and Minnesota. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. That group has included Virginia Tech, Ole Miss, Georgetown, and DePaul along with multiple high mid-major offers. Sean Pedulla 247 With strength and size will come adjustments. Virginia Tech received a verbal commitment from Memorial High School (OK) point guard Sean Pedulla on Tuesday morning. One source told us that the Hokies and Ohio State are among the top contenders in his recruitment with Virginia Tech in good shape after his visit. They’re ranked and much better. Haha I don’t believe it! The Flames from Liberty University are coming with their Head Coach Hugh Freeze’s influence and coaching changing the character of the team from a good scrimmage to a full on contest with a 25th AP ranked team. Looks like he has the ability to drive to the hoop as well as hit the 3-pointer. Two developments, one definite and one possible or maybe still possible. Mike Young expects two new guards to join the Hokies next year. How are experts ranking the ‘20-21 Virginia Tech Basketball recruiting class? Point Guard, Class of 2021 Virginia Tech should return as a stronger team in 2020-21, as these rankings don’t take into consideration the transfer possibility of Cartier Diarra from Kansas State or the return of Keve Aluma from sitting out this past season due to a transfer. I hope he’s our floor general of the future. Whitt would be a great addition for the Hokies as he is a point guard first unlike the Hokies' two backcourt signees in Bamisile and Maddox. Did anyone see in the video at the end There was something concerning Pedulla being the next player for TEX. Virginia Tech loses guards Wabissa Bede and Cartier Diarra following the 2020-21 season, which means that Pedulla could have an opportunity for playing time from the very beginning of his career. . Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Liberty Flames: Gobbler Country Game Thread. Something that coaching staffs can continue to work on as they look to build improved squads whenever we get back into action. Murray is an intriguing prospect who many see as a combo guard, something that the Hokies already have with Joe Bamisile. We don’t have Mike Young OR this recruit without Buzz building back up a completely failed MBB program. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. • UNC vs. Iowa Bamisile is a 6’5” guard from the Richmond, VA area playing at Monacan High School. Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Liberty Flames: Gobbler Country Game Thread. Murray remains a name to keep an eye on as the Hokies look to put together their 2020 class. ACC Recruiting: Virginia Tech Finds A Point Guard, Bryce McGowan Has His New Final Five New, 1 comment By JD King Oct 20, 2020, 7:30am EDT The official 2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster for the Virginia Tech Hokies Depending on room, the Hokies may have ability to take both. Welcome to Virginia Tech! They’re ranked and much better. That’s gotta be worth Titanium, at least. If Tech does have the room for Murray, expect the Hokies to push very hard and have a good chance especially due to Frazier's roots to the Baltimore area. At the moment the Hokies have Joe Bamisile and Darius Maddox locked in and the presumed arrival of David N’Guessan. Virginia Tech Hokies football, basketball, and recruiting coverage, from a staff with over 30 years experience covering Virginia Tech athletics. • No scrimmages/exhibitions all season Virginia basketball has yet another strong recruiting class coming in for the 2020-21 season. Virginia basketball … Fan confidence bounces back after dipping to a record low. It’s also expected that the D-1 Council will then vote on it on Oct. 13-14. • Illinois vs. Duke Obviously, the coronavirus pandemic has slowed down plenty of recruitments especially with a dead period being enacted through at least April 15th. The St. Louis area traditionally hasn't been a place where Virginia Tech has spent a lot of time recruiting. That leaves room for two new players next season with Branden Johnson graduating. Given Jalen Cone's success working off-the-ball as a two guard in a way that is reminiscent to Seth Allen, trying to add someone like Whitt to this class makes a lot sense especially with how it could allow VT to use Cone even more in what looks like his best role. The Wake Forest loss shook a lot of supporters, but the win over Louisville seems to have started the healing process. That doesn’t just happen without pushing away from the dinner table and hitting the gym. Here's a look at the targets to watch for the Hokies. is one of the last five suitors for Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, You Tube Gold: Every College Basketball Arena, Freshman Isaiah Fisher-Smith Emerges As A Special Teams Star For Duke Football. Virginia Tech Basketball: Checking in on the 2020 Recruiting Class Mike Young expects two new guards to join the Hokies next year By Nathan Reynolds @Nathan_RVA Dec 21, … BK Recruiting Chris Arvin Sep 16, 10:59 AM . Memorial, Edmond, OK He’s not that highly ranked - he’s seen as a three-star point guard - but ratings are pretty meaningless. Virginia Basketball Recruiting: Class Of 2022 Prospects Hear From Tony Bennett & Company By: Chris Horne | June 16, 2020 June 18, 2020 Monday, June 15, was the first day Division 1 men’s basketball coaches were able to begin unlimited contact – telephone calls and electronic correspondence – with the class of 2022. The all time biggest jerk in college basketball. I can only assume that he would not have a spot at VT if he couldn’t, especially given Cone’s liabilities in that area. He is the first member of Mike Young’s 2021 recruiting class. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. A quick look at how the Hokies incoming class stacks up.