Landers Nolley
File-This March 7, 2020, file photo shows Virginia Tech's Landers Nolley II (2) and Notre Dame's Juwan Durham (11) during an NCAA college basketball game, in South Bend, Ind. Nolley, a 6-7 sophomore, received an NCAA waiver enabling him to play for Memphis this year. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists as a freshman for Virginia Tech last season. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Transfers provide at least some Ivy presence this season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 16, 2020 02:20 AM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020 file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Young thinks his second season at Virginia Tech will be better than his first. The Hokies underwent a lot of changes after last season, and Young's assessment is that his team is deeper and more balanced. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Coach Mike Young: Virginia Tech deeper, more balanced

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 13, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Landers Nolley transferring to Memphis

Apr. 20, 2020 04:56 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has added guard-forward Landers Nolley II as a transfer from Virginia Tech. The Tigers announced Monday that...

Virginia Tech guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) and guard Wabissa Bede, right, chase the ball with North Carolina guard Leaky Black during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/10/2020

Mar. 10, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Jalen Cone (15) is defended by Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) and Kihei Clark (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Clark's 3-pointer lifts Virginia past Virginia Tech, 56-53

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 26, 2020 09:09 PM EST

Duke guard Cassius Stanley (2) reacts following a basket against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Stanley shoots Duke past Hokies

Feb. 22, 2020 10:15 PM EST

Alvarado has big first half, Georgia Tech tops Hokies 76-57

By Charles Odum Feb. 04, 2020 09:08 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Alvarado tried to downplay his hot start for Georgia Tech, at least until he was reminded he outscored Virginia Tech in the first half. ...

Vasiljevic scores 18, Miami hangs on against Virginia Tech

Jan. 28, 2020 11:57 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Short-handed again, Miami finally ended a losing skid but not before some late drama. Dejan Vasiljevic scored 18...

Jairus Hamilton's career-high 23 points lifts BC over V Tech

By Ken Powtak Jan. 25, 2020 04:15 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College certainly didn't shoot free throws well the entire game. Luckily, though, Jairus Hamilton was able to hit a few long jumpers at...

Virginia Tech guard Jalen Cone maintains his dribble in front of North Carolina defender Rechon Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Radford shot lifts Hokies in 2nd OT, 79-77, over UNC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 22, 2020 10:51 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Jalen Cone (15) celebrates making a 3-point basket against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Jan. 18 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Boeheim's 26 lead Syracuse past Virginia Tech, 71-69

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 18, 2020 02:04 PM EST

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) celebrates a there point play with teammate Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Syracuse defeated Virginia 63-55 in overtime. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
ACC leaders Louisville, Duke to clash on Saturday at Cameron

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 17, 2020 03:14 AM EST

Wake Forest guard Brandon Childress, right, is tied up by Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford during an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Nolley, Radford combine for 42, Hokies top Wake Forest 80-70

By J.d. Brasier Jan. 15, 2020 12:12 AM EST

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede (3) celebrates a 3-pointer that led to a Syracuse timeout during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Virginia Tech goes on second half run to defeat Syracuse

By Mark Frank Jan. 08, 2020 01:15 AM EST

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede (3) steals the ball from Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Clark, Key spark No. 19 Virginia past Hokies, 65-39

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 04, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Tyrece Radford (23) intercepts a pass intended for Maryland-Eastern Shore's Ty Gibson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Sunday, Dec. 29 2019. Radford converted the steal for a basket on the play. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Nolley, Catoor help Va. Tech cruise to 92-37 win over UMES

Dec. 29, 2019 08:15 PM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young, left, greets Tyrece Radford (23) after an offensive series in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Military Institute, Saturday, Dec. 21 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Cattoor's career-high 14 helps Hokies outlast VMI, 64-55

Jimmy Robertson Dec. 21, 2019 06:28 PM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young encourages his player, Virginia Tech guard Isaiah Wilkins (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Blacksburg, Va. (Don Petersen/Roanoke Times via AP)
Nolley II propels Virginia Tech past Gardner-Webb

Jimmy Robertson Dec. 15, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Chattanooga's David Jean-Baptiste, foreground, looks to shoot while guarded by Virginia Tech's Landers Nolley II (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Alleyne's career game carries Virginia Tech over Chattanooga

By Jimmy Robertson Dec. 11, 2019 10:53 PM EST

Duke's Alex O'Connell (15) is surrounded by Virginia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tre Jones, No. 10 Duke rally past Virginia Tech 77-63

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 06, 2019 09:02 PM EST