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In this Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 photo, Virginia Tech's first year head coach Mike Young, center, directs players Wabissa Bede (3) and Isaiah Wilkins (1) during NCAA college basketball practice in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
New coach Young facing rebuilding job at Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
Mike Young's first victories as Virginia Tech's coach came before he coached his

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

Virginia Tech guard Ty Outlaw looks to shoot during an NCAA men's college basketball practice in Washington, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Virginia Tech plays Duke in an East Regional semifinal game on Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Hokies say Outlaw to play vs. Duke after marijuana arrest

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2019 11:58 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams clarified the circumstances

Virginia Tech guard Ty Outlaw, middle, vies for a rebound with Liberty guard Caleb Homesley, left, and Scottie James 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/Ben Margot)
Virginia Tech's Ty Outlaw charged with marijuana possession

Mar. 27, 2019 04:47 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech's Ty Outlaw has been charged with possession of

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

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

Duke's Zion Williamson, left, celebrates with Jack White, right, after a play against Florida State during the second half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Duke's Williamson main attraction in NCAA's East Region

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 21, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — All eyes are on Duke's Zion Williamson at the NCAA Tournament —

Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker reacts after missing a last-second basket in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Rhode Island Rams at Virginia Commonwealth Rams 3/15/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 05:58 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

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

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 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