To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. This is a girl that had 20 total rebounds in games three to four times over the course of the year. Your privacy is safe with us. View All Discussions »French on the Bench », "I don't know what a Hokie is, but God is one of them." The Pennsylvania big man has seen his recruitment take off in recent weeks with an offer list that, in addition to the Hokies, includes Memphis, Texas A&M, Illinois, Providence, TCU, Seton Hall, Wake Forest, VCU, and more. Hopefully picking up elite players like this tips the scale. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I felt as if he'll be a father away from home.". Rice told us that while it wasn't a long conversation, Webster made it clear that the Hokies are going to be "recruiting me hard", giving us a clear indication that the talented guard, who is transferring to powerhouse DeMatha Catholic, will be a priority in the 2022 class. I hope we get a basketball session so the ladies can keep their NCAA tournament streak going. So she really became special then. Tyrece Radford put up 10.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, including a career-high 26 points against the Miami Hurricanes back on Feb. 19. In a … Before she arrives at Tech, Andrews wants to improve her consistency shooting (47.7% eFG%), become quicker to account for the variety of defensive matchups on the wing, and fortify her ball handling. Registering for an account is free and easy. Great momentum for the program. Keller has that. Keller fits that mold. They got out the gates fast under Mike Young, but it seems while some embraced their roles, others had hard times adjusting to them. She'd put up five- six-hundred shots or more, in an hour, hour-and-a-half or so, and she'd work on her stuff, and then she'd go play AAU. Virginia Tech women's basketball added a blue-chip prospect to its 2021 recruiting class when Alyssa Andrews opted for the Hokies over Washington and Rutgers. 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 Rice told us that he received a phone call from assistant Christian Webster while also hearing from Virginia, Miami, LSU, and more since midnight. He's recruited a very good class every year, which I see as a positive.". Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Liberty Flames: Gobbler Country Game Thread. The Flames visit Lane a different team than when they first came to town in 2016. A high-level talent in the 95 corridor staying home! #Hokies made the top 3 for Delaware grad transfer Justyn Mutts. They were gonna make the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006. It didn't take Colgan head coach Fred Milbert long to know he had a star on the court. If I'm outworking the rest of my competition, I don't have anything to worry about.". Rice has also gained offers from in-state Maryland and LSU since midnight, backing up his high ranking nationally and showing how his recruitment will have plenty of suitors from college basketball's best conferences, as you would expect. They were pretty close to doing something special last year, weren't they? While Mutts may not be nearly as good of a three-point shooter as Horne, Mutts brings plenty to the table at the power forward spot with more length at 6'7'' along with being a strong defensive player and rebounder, and solid offensive player. The Orange and Maroon you see, that's fighting on to victory. Year 2, things should run a whole lot smoother as Young brings in more of his own recruits. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 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Once Mutts entered the transfer portal, he immediately became a top target for Virginia Tech especially given the decision of P.J. By: Joe Lanza @thekeyplay. "I felt very wanted. "I thought I was home, I felt comfortable," said Andrews. BK Recruiting Chris Arvin Sep 16, 10:59 AM . Through Zoom conversations she learned about Tech's roster makeup, how she fit, and its academics. 2020 Virginia Tech Basketball Recruiting Target Board. Where they’ll need to improve is against teams in Quadrant I and II in the NCAA Tournament picture. "When we finished her freshman year, it wasn't a week and she was saying, 'Can we get back into the gym and start shooting? BK Recruiting Explosive forward Cam Whitmore seeing recruitment take off. "I've always had a target on my back," said Andrews. "She's probably the best player that I've coached, best all-around player," said Milbert. "It was important to me that when I was being recruited, to have that relationship with the head coach. I have also noticed some nice momentum for the team and it seems to keep going. The Hokies finished the season with a record of 16-16 and 7-13 in the ACC, which isn’t bad considering they had to rebuild their recruiting class with a head coaching departure. ACC; A-East; AAC; A-10; A-Sun; Big-12; Big-East; Big-Sky; She was so good as a true freshman. "She's got a unique ability, great body control, to not go over the back, and keeps herself out of foul trouble. ", "I love to rebound," Andrews said. Virginia Tech Basketball Virginia Tech Baseball ... Keller fits the mold of some other Virginia Tech recruits in this cycle. Andrews noted Tech consistently communicated with her, and didn't disappear throughout the recruiting process. They’re ranked and much better. Delaware PF Justyn Mutts (Grad Transfer) After recently announcing a top 3 of Virginia Tech, Houston, and Mississippi State; talented Delaware grad transfer Justyn Mutts revealed his plans to commit this evening (6/15) at 6pm on Twitter, a tweet that has since been taken down after a tweet from Stadium's Jeff Goodman regarding … Commited @TysonKeller3 @VikingsESPN981 @BTCS_THS @MaysMaysm pic.twitter.com/6MkHk1bAo2. Milbert noted her ability to read defenders —whether to take the ball to the hole or pull up — range, and rebounding acumen distinguish her from her peers. She evaluated her 30-plus scholarship options with her own pro-con list and watched film to understand the basketball outlook.