Part II: Mike Young, An Honest Assessment
The second installment of an all-encompassing look at the Virginia Tech men's basketball program under Mike Young in year five.
The second installment of an all-encompassing look at the Virginia Tech men's basketball program under Mike Young in year five.
The first installment of an all-encompassing look at the Virginia Tech men’s basketball program under Mike Young in year five.
The 2023-24 Virginia Tech men's basketball team just didn't have it this season. But what exactly is the "it" they're missing? And how easy will it be to find?
Virginia Tech smoked their in-state rival and kept their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Breaking down how the Hokies manufactured a dominant win.
Mike Young's won a lot of games over the last five years. So then why do things feel so...meh? Let's take an in depth look at CMY's tenure, what's gone right and how to fix the things that have gone wrong.
Halfway through the year, Virginia Tech's defense has been their calling card. A look at what the numbers say about the Hokies D, plus some thoughts about the NCAA Tourney and the ACC's perception problem.
Virginia Tech is a team very reliant on Sean Pedulla. Although the Hokies' point guard is a playmaker, that high level of dependency has been bad for both parties.
In a surprise twist, Virginia Tech basketball has been buoyed by their defense. But to get off the dreaded tourney bubble, they'll need their offensive pieces to play to their capability.
Despite the loss of Rodney Rice, Virginia Tech is still well-positioned to get back to the NCAA Tournament. But to do so will require more production from developing players.
The offseason wishlist for Hokies Hoops? Let's start with another Basile and a grade A jerk.