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Virginia Tech tries to return to March Madness for 1st time since 2022 behind 3 returning starters

Eighth-year coach Mike Young's Hokies return three starters and have added through the transfer portal to build a team picked to finish ninth in the ACC race.

By The Associated Press · 2 min read

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Virginia Tech tries to return to March Madness for 1st time since 2022 behind 3 returning starters

Eighth-year coach Mike Young's Hokies return three starters and have added through the transfer portal to build a team picked to finish ninth in the ACC race.

By The Associated Press

Published Oct 27, 2026

Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Virginia Tech tries to return to March Madness for 1st time since 2022 behind 3 returning starters
FILE - Virginia Tech guard Ben Hammond (3) gets to the rim against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons,File)
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