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The Hokies' offseason saw two former players selected in the NBA Draft, a top shooter transition to coaching, and a slate of challenging non‑conference games slated for the 2026‑27 season.
Under the NCAA's new five‑year window model, several Virginia Tech basketball players gain an extra year of eligibility while others, including Tobi Lawal and Jailen Bedford, miss out. The change could significantly affect the program's continuity and future performance.
Tobi Lawal, a graduate of Lee Academy in Maine, was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026 NBA draft, marking the second Maine‑born player to wear the Mavericks jersey.
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with a flurry of selections, including key acquisitions by the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and other franchises, while contract uncertainties loom over several promising players.
Twelve players from the Atlantic Coast Conference were chosen in the 2026 NBA Draft, the most since 2019, highlighting a deep pool of future NBA talent.
Virginia Tech is finalizing a nine‑player roster that blends returning players and transfers, yet the squad has no proven game‑changing scorer.
Virginia Tech's upcoming roster is nearly set, featuring a nine‑player rotation that includes returning guards Ben Hammond and Tyler Johnson, forwards Amani Hansberry and Sin'Cere Jones, and several transfers. While the depth is a clear strength, the team has not identified a clear‑cut player who can consistently take over games offensively, raising questions about the Hokies' scoring ceiling.
Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball team finished 19-13 in 2025-26, missing the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year. With key players Amani Hansberry and Ben Hammond set to return, the Hokies aim to break the streak.
The Hokies finished a challenging season with seven close ACC losses, lost several key players, but added five transfers as coach Mike Young aims to return to the NCAA Tournament.
Tyler Tanner, a Vanderbilt guard, is participating in the NBA Combine, where his physical metrics and season statistics are drawing attention as he aims to improve his draft stock while maintaining college eligibility.