Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball team is poised to strengthen its outside shooting ahead of the upcoming season, with head coach Mike Young already outlining a strategy that leans on multiple players who can stretch the floor.
A Sharpshooter Arrives
Ethan Copeland, a 6‑foot‑2 guard who posted a 44 percent field‑goal rate and a 43 percent mark from three‑point range at Stetson, has officially committed to the Hokies. His shooting efficiency was complemented by a 79 percent free‑throw conversion, underscoring a reliable scoring touch.
Copeland’s path to Blacksburg includes stops at Utah State University Eastern and Salt Lake Community College, where he again averaged more than 15 points per game. At Stetson he contributed 15 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, establishing himself as a versatile perimeter threat.
The Hokies will count on Copeland to join a group of sharpshooters that already includes players like Jaylen Curry, forming a deep bench of athletes capable of creating and making shots from the outside.
Looking Ahead
If Copeland can translate his collegiate accuracy to the ACC stage, Virginia Tech’s offense could see a noticeable boost in efficiency, giving the team more flexibility when opponents collapse on the paint. The competition for the sixth‑man role also involves Jaden Schutt, who transferred to Kansas State, but Copeland’s consistent outside shooting gives him the edge.