Virginia Tech

Nolley leads Virginia Tech past Lehigh, 79-53

Nov. 16, 2019 03:59 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Landers Nolley II is making up for lost time. Nolley made seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points...

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young pumps his fist after a defensive stop and score against South Carolina-Upstate during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Nolley, Hokies too much for S. Carolina Upstate in 80-57 win

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 13, 2019 09:03 PM EST

Alleyne's 18 leads Virginia Tech past Coppin State 74-42

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 08, 2019 09:07 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young had a logical reason for starting Nahiem Alleyne on Friday against Coppin State. ...

Horne, Nolley lead Virginia Tech to 67-60 win at Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 05, 2019 09:24 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Virginia Tech coach Mike Young knew before his first game with the Hokies he'd have a marquee player in Landers Nolley II. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nate Oats speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tip Ins: Howard, Stackhouse among the new coaches to watch

By Noah Trister Nov. 01, 2019 03:16 AM EDT

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

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

The Latest: Stackhouse headlines 4 new SEC head coaches

Oct. 16, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New SEC faces get opportunity after offseason talent drain

By Steve Megargee Oct. 16, 2019 05:00 AM EDT

Kentucky Wildcats are again preseason picks to win SEC

Oct. 15, 2019 01:02 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Kentucky is once again the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference men's basketball title and Florida forward Kerry Blackshear is the...

Miami coach Jim Larranaga answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

The Latest: Pay for play big topic at ACC media day

Oct. 08, 2019 10:45 AM EDT

Florida gives hoops coach Mike White raise, 2-year extension

Sep. 27, 2019 03:15 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has given basketball coach Mike White a raise and a two-year contract extension that places him under contract through the 2024-25...

Florida lands ex-Cleveland State point guard Tyree Appleby

Jul. 16, 2019 09:19 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has landed a third transfer in the last three months by signing former Cleveland State point guard Tyree Appleby. ...

Florida forward Stokes transfers after Blackshear arrives

Jul. 03, 2019 09:21 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida power forward Isaiah Stokes, the younger brother of former Tennessee standout Jarnell Stokes, is transferring after two years of...

Virginia Tech standout Blackshear transferring to Florida

By Mark Long Jun. 26, 2019 09:37 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. is transferring to Florida and will be eligible to play immediately. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Florida coach Mike White reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida coach Mike White could barely field a team right now. White has a six-man roster heading into the offseason after three players finished their senior years and four others decided to transfer. The departures leave the Gators searching for help and counting on White’s best signing class in four years in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Duruji lands at Florida; Glover, Jitoboh join signing class

By Mark Long Apr. 17, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Federal probe, Virginia's reign top 2019-20 storylines

By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

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

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

Buzz Williams introduced as Texas A&M's new coach

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 04, 2019 08:29 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Buzz Williams valued his time as an assistant under coach Billy Gillispie at Texas A&M more than a decade ago so much that as he...