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Virginia Tech Forward Neoklis Avdalas Named a Way-Too-Early Breakout Star By CBS Sports For The Upcoming Season

While last season was very forgettable for Mike Young and Virginia Tech, this season is already shaping up to be different. The Hokies have remade their roster in the transfer portal this offseason and arguably no addition was more important for Mike Young's 2025-2026 team than international forward Neoklis Avdalas.

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CBS Sports Gives Virginia Tech's Brent Pry a 'Failing Grade' For His Work On The Recruiting Trail

Entering year four in Blacksburg, head coach Brent Pry is trying to play his way off of the hot seat. After coming into the 2024 season with high expectations, the Hokies finished with a 6-7 record, including more abysmal one-score game performances.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 26

North Carolina Central Coach Alleges Tampering by Virginia Tech Football

Yesterday, WRAL News first reported — followed this morning by ESPN’s David Hale — that North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver alleged an unnamed Virginia Tech assistant coach attempted to recruit the Eagles’ running back on the team's sideline during a home game against Howard.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 25

Who is Solomon Davis? Meet the New Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Center

With the advent of social media, instances of late-rising prospects seemingly shooting up out of nowhere have become far less common. The increased accessibility

Brent Pry News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 25

CFB Analyst Says No Coach Needs A Win In Week One More Than Virginia Tech's Brent Pry

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Who is Shamarius 'Snook' Peterkin? Meet the New Dual-Sport Hokie Athlete

Two Virginia Tech athletes will compete in multiple ball sports for the Hokies next year: Micah Matthews (football and baseball) and incoming freshman Shamarius "Snook" Peterkin (football and basketball).

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Virginia Tech Football: Biggest Takeaways From ACC Media Days

ACC Media Days are officially in the rearview and the countdown to Virginia Tech's season opener in Atlanta against South Carolina is on. Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Everything From Virginia Tech LB Jaden Keller at ACC Media Days

Today was the final day of ACC Media Days in Charlotte, NC, and one of the first teams up on the final day was Virginia Tech. One of the leaders of the 2025 Hokies team is going to be linebacker Jaden Keller, and he took the podium and discussed this year's team.

Kelvin Gilliam News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Everything Virginia Tech Defensive Lineman Kelvin Gilliam Jr Said at ACC Media Days

Today was the final day of ACC Media Days in Charlotte, NC, and one of the first teams up on the final day was Virginia Tech. One of the leaders of the 2025 Hokies team is going to be defensive lineman Kelvin Gilliam Jr and he took the podium and discussed this year's team.

Kyron Drones News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Everything From Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones at ACC Media Days

Today was the final day of ACC Media Days in Charlotte, NC, and one of the first teams up on the final day was Virginia Tech. One of the leaders of the 2025 Hokies team is going to be quarterback Kyron Drones, and he took the podium and discussed this year's team.

Brent Pry News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Everything Virginia Tech's Brent Pry Said At ACC Media Days

Today was the final day of ACC Media Days in Charlotte, NC and one of the first teams up on the final day was Virginia Tech. To kick things off for the Hokies, head coach Brent Pry took the podium and discussed this year's team.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 23

Who is Antonio Dorn? A Glimpse at Virginia Tech's New German Center

Virginia Tech men's basketball will field a trio of international players this coming fall: Greece's Neoklis Avdalas, the United Kingdom's Tobi Lawal and Germany's Antonio Dorn.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 23

Who is Sin'Cere Jones? Meet Virginia Tech's New Forward

The Class of 2025 for Virginia Tech men's basketball was a fruitful one; seven freshmen (six, if you discount Germany's Antonio Dorn from the equation due to his age) will be on the Hokies' roster this coming fall.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 22

Who is Christian Gurdak? Meet the New Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Center

This season, Virginia Tech men's basketball boasts seven players standing at 6-foot-7 or higher, the majority of whom are likely to make an immediate impact for the program this coming fall.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 22

Virginia Tech Men's Basketball: How Many Wins Will It Take for the Hokies to Go Dancing in March?

Let's start with some statistics that outline how the Hokies can make the cut for the NCAA Tournament. In each of the last 25 years, four ACC teams or more have qualified for the 68-team March Madness field.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 21

Former Virginia Tech Football Head Coach Justin Fuente to Become TCU Color Analyst

Ex-Virginia Tech football head coach Justin Fuente is back in college football after four years. But it's not as a head coach. In fact, it's not in any coaching position.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 21

CBS Sports Reveals the Biggest Burning Question for Virginia Tech Ahead of ACC Media Days

ACC Media Days are just a day away, and with that, Fall Camp is going to be quickly approaching, and the season is right around the corner. For the Virginia Tech Hokies, there is some uncertainty as to what this season is going to entail.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 21

Virginia Tech Men's Basketball: Who Could Be the Most Improved Player This Season?

Though only four players return from last year's Virginia Tech unit, that quartet boasts a versatile and useful skillset that will be paramount this coming campaign.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 21

Virginia Tech Basketball: Hokies' Neoklis Avdalas Leads Greece To Top Five Finish in FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025

Neoklis Avdalas's EuroBasket run has come to an end. After losing to France in the quarter finals, Greece finished fifth in the FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 21

Who Is Izaiah Pasha? Meet the New Virginia Tech Guard

Izaiah Pasha, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound guard, was the second transfer that Virginia Tech landed in the offseason, adding flexibility to the bench with the addition of a multi-tool backcourt threat.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 19

Projecting Virginia Tech Men's Basketball’s Top Sixth Man Candidates for 2025-26

In college basketball, depth is paramount to progressing forward. With the advent of NIL (name, image and likeness) that goal has become harder and harder to attain with each passing year.

Kyron Drones News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 19

The Athletic Ranks Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones at No. 46 Nationally, No. 10 in ACC

The Athletic revealed their list of every starting quarterback in the FBS three days ago, slotting each signal-caller from No. 1 to No. 136. Virginia Tech's quarterback Kyron Drones slotted in at No.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 19

A First-Timer's Guide to Virginia Tech Football Game Day

Football days can often be hectic in the Blacksburg area. Here's three key pieces of advice from myself about things to do, not to do, etc. For marquee games on the Hokies' 2025 schedule, it's easier to make back the money by selling your ticket through a social media service like Snapchat, Instagram, etc.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 18

Thomas' Projected 2025 Virginia Tech Football Starting Lineup

With just over six weeks to go until the football season kicks off, here's my take on what the depth chart will look like. QB1: Kyron Drones QB2: Garret Rangel QB3: William "Pop" Watson Backups: AJ Brand, Kelden Ryan My takes: I can see Rangel and Watson swapping spots due to Watson's familiarity with portions of the coaching staff.