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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

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 Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) and Miami's Chris Lykes chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Blackshear, No. 16 Virginia Tech beat Miami 71-56 in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 13, 2019 04:47 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ty Outlaw and No. 16 Virginia Tech got a quick offensive start

St. Mary's Jordan Ford dribbles around a Gonzaga player during the second 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)
ACC - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Virginia Cavaliers 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 12:15 AM EDT

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

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a dunk against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in New York. Duke freshman Zion Williamson is both The Associated Press player and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Tuesday, March 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Duke's Williamson, UVa's Bennett headline AP All-ACC team

By Joedy Mccreary Mar. 12, 2019 11:03 AM EDT
Duke freshman Zion Williamson is both The Associated press player and newcomer of the

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

Florida State guard Devin Vassell (24) is congratulated by forward RaiQuan Gray after an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
NC State-FSU game tops next-to-last weekend in ACC

By Joedy Mccreary Mar. 01, 2019 08:06 AM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference

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

Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) and forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. look to steal the ball from Georgia Tech forward James Banks III during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Outlaw leads No. 22 Hokies to 76-68 win over Georgia Tech

By Jimmy Robertson Feb. 13, 2019 10:28 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ty Outlaw admitted that he was excited about the prospect of

Georgia Tech guard Brandon Alston (4) shoots against Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Virginia Tech Hokies 2/13/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 08:59 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Ahmed Hill drives against Clemson's John Newman III (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Clemson, S.C.. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Mitchell leads Clemson to 59-51 victory over No. 11 Hokies

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 09, 2019 02:33 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell has seen plenty of teams with high

Louisville guard Ryan McMahon (30) drives against Virginia Tech Hokies guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
McMahon shoots No. 16 Cardinals past No. 11 Hokies, 72-64

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 04, 2019 09:15 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ryan McMahon knows No. 16 Louisville's offense is likely to

Louisville forward Dwayne Sutton, left, and Louisville center Malik Williams, right, battle Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ty Outlaw for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Louisville Cardinals at Virginia Tech Hokies 2/4/2019

Feb. 04, 2019 07:48 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) is fouled by North Carolina State's Wyatt Walker, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Misfire: No. 23 NC State falls 47-24 to No. 12 Virginia Tech

By Aaron Beard Feb. 02, 2019 02:20 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Miss after miss, they kept coming for No. 23 North Carolina