Virginia Tech Hokies
Louisville guard Ryan McMahon (30) drives against Virginia Tech Hokies guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
McMahon shoots No. 16 Cardinals past No. 11 Hokies, 72-64

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 04, 2019 09:15 PM EST

Louisville forward Dwayne Sutton, left, and Louisville center Malik Williams, right, battle Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ty Outlaw for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Louisville Cardinals at Virginia Tech Hokies 2/4/2019

Feb. 04, 2019 07:48 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) is fouled by North Carolina State's Wyatt Walker, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Misfire: No. 23 NC State falls 47-24 to No. 12 Virginia Tech

By Aaron Beard Feb. 02, 2019 02:20 PM EST

North Carolina State's Braxton Beverly (10) attempts a shot over Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) and Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina State Wolfpack 2/2/2019

Feb. 02, 2019 01:09 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson (5) drives to the basket against Miami guard Chris Lykes (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Coral Gables, Fla.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Virginia Tech Hokies at Miami (FL) Hurricanes 1/30/2019

Jan. 30, 2019 09:33 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, passes the ball past Miami guard Zach Johnson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Alexander-Walker leads No. 12 Virginia Tech past Miami 82-70

By Steven Wine Jan. 30, 2019 09:18 PM EST

North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) is helped off the court after being injured during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
Johnson leads No. 9 North Carolina past Georgia Tech 77-54

By Matt Winkeljohn Jan. 29, 2019 09:34 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede (3) defends against Syracuse guard Jalen Carey (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Robinson has 35 points, No. 10 Hokies beat Orange 78-56

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 26, 2019 10:20 PM EST

North Carolina State's C.J. Bryce (13) attempts a shot over Clemson's Clyde Trapp (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Clemson Tigers at North Carolina State Wolfpack 1/26/2019

Jan. 26, 2019 02:58 PM EST

Notre Dame's John Mooney (33) backs into the paint as North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. North Carolina State won 77-73. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Syracuse-No. 10 Virginia Tech highlights weekend in ACC

By Joedy Mccreary Jan. 25, 2019 04:00 AM EST

North Carolina's Coby White (2) chases the ball with Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) and Justin Robinson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/21/2019

Jan. 22, 2019 01:48 AM EST

North Carolina's Seventh Woods (0) reaches for the ball with Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) and Ahmed Hill (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 11 North Carolina beats No. 10 Virginia Tech 103-82

By Aaron Beard Jan. 21, 2019 09:09 PM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Alexander-Walker leads No. 9 Hokies past Wake Forest, 87-71

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 19, 2019 07:49 PM EST

Notre Dame's D.J. Harvey, front, drives against North Carolina State's Torin Dorn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Notre Dame Fighting Irish 1/19/2019

Jan. 19, 2019 03:12 PM EST

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) slams home a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech, in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Hunter, Jerome lead No. 4 Virginia in rout of Hokies, 81-59

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 15, 2019 10:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech forward P.J. Horne (14) and guard Ahmed Hill (13) defend against Maryland-Eastern Shore guard Bryan Urrutia, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech is enjoying one of the best starts to a basketball season in program history, and one of the keys to the Hokies' success has been an increased attention to defense. (AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at Virginia Tech Hokies 12/28/2018

Jan. 15, 2019 12:23 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against VMI, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech is enjoying one of the best starts to a basketball season in program history, and one of the keys to the Hokies' success has been an increased attention to defense.(AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)
Virginia Military Keydets at Virginia Tech Hokies 12/5/2018

Jan. 14, 2019 12:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech guard Ahmed Hill (13) looks to defend against Washington guard Jaylen Nowell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Virginia Tech is enjoying one of the best starts to a basketball season in program history, and one of the keys to the Hokies' success has been an increased attention to defense. (AP Photo/Corey Perrine, File)
Virginia Tech Hokies at Washington Huskies 12/15/2018

Jan. 14, 2019 12:06 PM EST

Boston College guard Jordan Chatman (25) passes the ball away from Virginia guards Kyle Guy (5) and guard Kihei Clark (0) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Virginia Cavaliers at Boston College Eagles 1/9/2019

Jan. 10, 2019 01:43 AM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Georgia Tech Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Atlanta. Virginia Tech won 52-49. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 9 Virginia Tech holds off Georgia Tech 52-49

By George Henry Jan. 09, 2019 09:56 PM EST