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St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Arizona's Dalen Terry (4) celebrates after a play against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Now that NCAA brackets are out, here's what you should know

By Steve Megargee Mar. 13, 2022 07:38 PM EDT

Duke's Trevor Keels (1) and Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma, center, battle for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
7th-seed Virginia Tech upsets Duke, Coach K for ACC title

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 12, 2022 10:56 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts (25) and the bench reacts after Darius Maddox (13) scores three points in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina during semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Virginia Tech beats No. 25 UNC to reach ACC championship

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 11, 2022 11:50 PM EST

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Penn State guard Myles Dread (2) shoots a free throw against Ohio State during an NCAA college basketball game in the Big Ten Conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/11/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 11:58 PM EST

Notre Dame's Nate Laszewski (14) drives against Virginia Tech's Hunter Cattoor (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Virginia Tech boots No. 2 seed Notre Dame in ACC quarters

Mar. 10, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski works the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/11/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 01:18 PM EST

Wake Forest's Daivien Williamson (4) shoots past Boston College's James Karnik (33) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
BUBBLE WATCH: Michigan-Indiana game critical for both teams

By Steve Megargee Mar. 10, 2022 02:42 AM EST

Clemson's David Collins (13) shoots against Virginia Tech's Nahiem Alleyne (4) and Keve Aluma (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Maddox 3 lifts Virgina Tech to 76-75 OT win over Clemson

Mar. 09, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin calls a play during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game against Mississippi Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Conference USA - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at UAB Blazers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 08:14 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts, left, and Louisville's Jae'Lyn Withers reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech ends 17-game skid against Louisville, 75-43

Mar. 01, 2022 11:49 PM EST

Maddox's late 3-pointer lifts Virginia Tech over Miami 71-70

Feb. 26, 2022 05:41 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Darius Maddox hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining, Keve Aluma notched his sixth double-double and Virginia Tech scored the...

Hokies hang on to edge Yellow Jackets 62-58

Feb. 23, 2022 11:28 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Keve Aluma had a double-double, Darius Maddox scored 10 straight points to give Virginia Tech the lead for good and the Hokies hung on for a 62-58...

Virginia Tech's Sean Pedulla (3) attempts to block a shot by Georgia Tech's Deivon Smith (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Va. Tech runs away from Georgia Tech behind Aluma 81-66

Feb. 02, 2022 11:40 PM EST

Miami's Sam Waardenburg (21) has his shot blocked and is fouled by Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26 2022, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Moore's heave at the buzzer helps Miami beat Va. Tech 78-75

Jan. 26, 2022 09:52 PM EST

North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) struggles for a rebound with Virginia Tech guard Hunter Cattoor (0) and forward David N'Guessan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/24/2022

Jan. 24, 2022 08:46 PM EST

Cornell coach Brian Earl gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech on Wednesday, Dec. 8 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech shuts down Cornell in 93-60 win

Dec. 08, 2021 11:22 PM EST

Virginia Tech wallops St. Francis (PA) in 2nd half, 85-55

Nov. 18, 2021 10:28 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Keve Aluma and Nahiem Alleyne each scored 18 points and Virginia Tech routed St. Francis (PA) in the second half, 85-55 on Thursday...