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New Virginia Tech men's NCAA college basketball head coach Mike Young speaks at an introductory press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, April 8, 2019. (Michael Shroyer/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Mike Young says coaching Virginia Tech 'dream come true'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Mike Young looked around Virginia Tech's Cassell Coliseum and

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Wofford coach Mike Young yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn. Virginia Tech has hired Young to replace Buzz Williams. The school announced the decision Sunday night, April 7. Young is scheduled to be formally introduced during a news conference Monday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Virginia Tech hires former Wofford basketball coach Young

Apr. 07, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech has hired former Wofford men's basketball coach

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson covers his face after the team's loss to Duke in an NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region semifinal in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. Duke won 75-73. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Zion, Duke avoid upset, edge Virginia Tech 75-73 in NCAAs

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 30, 2019 12:18 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was nothing Zion Williamson could do but watch. Once again,

LSU guard Tremont Waters gestures after scoring against Michigan State during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devils 3/31/2019

Mar. 29, 2019 08:41 PM EDT

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede, right, shoots over Liberty guard Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Virginia Tech beats Liberty to earn a 2nd trip to Sweet 16

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2019 09:28 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The final seconds ticked down and the celebration began for

Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) fouls Texas Tech's Tariq Owens as he puts up a shot during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2019

Mar. 24, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson celebrates during the first half of the team's first-round game against Saint Louis in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Robinson's return provides boost for Virginia Tech

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2019 08:21 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Having star point guard Justin Robinson back on the court was

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson celebrates during the first half of the team's first-round game against Saint Louis in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Va Tech beats Saint Louis 66-52 for 1st tourney in 12 years

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2019 12:42 AM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After back-to-back years of first-round losses in the NCAA

Saint Louis coach Travis Ford yells during the first half of the team's first-round game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Saint Louis Billikens at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/22/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 10:35 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Isaiah Wilkins, right, and Florida State's Raiquan Gray, left, fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 12 FSU beats No. 16 Virginia Tech 65-63 in OT at ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 14, 2019 05:35 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With the clock winding down in a tie game, Florida State's

St. Mary's Jock Perry, left, and Gonzaga's Josh Perkins scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament title, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Conference USA - First Round - Game 3 (win) at UAB Blazers 3/14/2019

Mar. 12, 2019 10:07 PM EDT

Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams poses for a photograph with seniors Justin Robinson, Ty Outlaw (42) and Ahmed Hill (13) before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Miami in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, March 8, 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Alexander-Walker leads No. 15 Virginia Tech past Miami

By Jimmy Robertson Mar. 08, 2019 09:22 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — In a pregame ceremony, the Virginia Tech recognized three

Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) shoots over Florida State forward Mfiondu Kabengele (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 14 Florida St. rallies to top No. 15 Va. Tech in OT

By Bob Ferrante Mar. 05, 2019 09:40 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Staring down a 14-point halftime deficit, No. 14 Florida

At top, Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker goes for a layup, but misses as Florida State guard MJ Walker (23) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Virginia Tech Hokies at Florida State Seminoles 3/5/2019

Mar. 05, 2019 08:13 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Wabissa Bede (3) defends against Duke forward RJ Barrett (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Without Zion, No. 3 Duke upset by No. 20 Virginia Tech 77-72

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 26, 2019 09:30 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ty Outlaw caught a pass from driving teammate Wabissa Bede,

Notre Dame's T.J. Gibbs Jr. (10) goes up for a shot as Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Virginia Tech won 67-59. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Blackshear powers No. 20 Virginia Tech past Notre Dame 67-59

By Anthony Anderson Feb. 23, 2019 06:44 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Kerry Blackshear Jr. is so pivotal to Virginia Tech's success

Virginia Tech defender Nickel Alexander-Walker,right, tries to knock ball away from Virginia guard Kihei Clark, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Guy's 23 lift No. 3 Virginia past No. 20 Hokies, 64-58

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 18, 2019 09:12 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Kyle Guy scored 23 points and it was his big first half that

Pittsburgh's Sidy N'Dir (11) tries a shot between Virginia Tech's Ty Outlaw (42) and Isaiah Wilkins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Blackshear's 29 power No. 22 Virginia Tech by Pitt 70-64

By Will Graves Feb. 16, 2019 06:55 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kerry Blackshear Jr. was mid-answer when the sight of a couple of