JUSTYN MUTTS NEWS

Goes for 19 points in NIT exit Mutts finished with 19 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 81-72 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Mutts was excellent from the field but wasn't able to carry the Hokies to victory here. He ended the 2022-23 season with double-digit outings in five of his last six appearances, averaging a career-best 13.3 points per game throughout the campaign (33 appearances, all as a starter).

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati squares off against Virginia Tech in NIT

The Cincinnati Bearcats square off against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Massive double-double Tuesday Mutts provided 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 67-64 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Mutts was excellent on both ends of the court, and his contributions certainly lifted the Hokies to victory in a tough matchup against the Fighting Irish. However, things won't get easier for Virginia Tech with an even tougher matchup vs. NC State on tab Wednesday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech beats Notre Dame 67-64 in ACC Tournament

Grant Basile scored 20 points, Justyn Mutts added 18 and Viriginia Tech rallied to beat Notre Dame 67-64 in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Virginia Tech pulls away from Louisville late for 71-54 win

Grant Basile scored 18 points and Justyn Mutts had a double-double and Virginia Tech ended a two-game losing streak beating Louisville 71-54

MARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Roach has 19 with 10 assists, Duke beats Virginia Tech 81-65

Jeremy Roach had 19 points and a career-high 10 assists, Mark Mitchell added 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting and Duke beat Virginia Tech 81-65 for its 10th straight home win against t...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh visits Basile and Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech takes on the Pittsburgh Panthers after Grant Basile scored 21 points in Virginia Tech's 77-70 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Flirts with triple-double again Mutts ended Wednesday's 77-70 loss to Georgia Tech with 17 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals across 38 minutes.

Impact Mutts came close to posting a triple-double for the second straight game, just like it happened against Notre Dame on Feb. 11. The senior has scored in double digits in six games in a row for Virginia Tech and is averaging 15.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game in that span.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman scores 21 to help Ga. Tech beat Va. Tech 77-70

Dallan “Deebo” Coleman scored a career-high 21 points and hit three of Georgia Tech’s season-high 11 3-pointers to help the Yellow Jackets beat Virginia Tech 77-70

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Sniffs triple-double in win Mutts had 19 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-7 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 93-87 victory over Notre Dame.

Impact Mutts wasn't the most efficient shooter in this contest, but he still posted an excellent fantasy stat line, thanks to his peripheral stats. In fact, he ended just two rebounds and one assist away from posting a triple-double. Mutts has now scored in double digits in five games in a row, averaging 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game over his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady production continues Mutts produced 17 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 victory over Virginia.

Impact Mutts had been in a bit of a scoring lull, as this was his highest total since Jan. 11 and second-highest since the calendar turned to 2023. Still, the fifth-year senior is on pace for a career-best 12.9 ppg average while also improving his efficiency, shooting 58.1 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from distance -- both career-highs as well.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pack's late flurry lifts No. 23 Miami past Va Tech, 92-83

Nigel Pack scored 17 points in a 5-minute span late in the second half, and No. 23 Miami stayed unbeaten at home this season by topping Virginia Tech 92-83 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Mutts' near triple double sends Va. Tech past Syracuse

Grant Basile scored 25 points and Hunter Catoor scored 20 points and Virginia Tech used the first half to blow past Syracuse for an 85-70 win

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Virginia Tech hosts Duke in conference matchup

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Delivers double-double Mutts registered 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 39 minutes during Saturday's 77-75 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact Mutts was efficient from the field and posted one of his best scoring performances of the season, but he did more than that and looked active on defense and as a playmaker as well. This was his fifth double-double of the season, and he ended December with averages of 14.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boston College tops No. 21 Virginia Tech 70-65 in OT

Makai Ashton-Langford had 21 points and seven rebounds, hitting a 3-pointer with 36 seconds left in overtime to clinch a win for Boston College over No. 21 Virginia Tech 70-65

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Thrives at both ends Sunday Mutts recorded 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and six steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 70-65 victory over Oklahoma State.

Impact Mutts is far more than just a scorer for the Hokies, and he showed that Sunday by a season-high mark in steals. He also bounced back from his two-point effort against Dayton on Dec. 7, and he's now averaging 15.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game across his last five outings.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mutts, Hokies steal 70-65 win over Oklahoma State

Justyn Mutts had three steals and three points in the last two minutes and sparked a game-changing 7-0 run to help Virginia Tech beat Oklahoma State 70-65 at the Hoop Hall Invitati...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Excellent against UNC Mutts provided 27 points (12-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 80-72 victory over North Carolina.

Impact The Hokies pulled the upset against the Tar Heels, and Mutts was one of the main reasons why they accomplished that feat. He recorded his fourth double-double of the season, and he is also enjoying an excellent scoring form with 16 or more points in four straight contests. He's averaging a robust 14.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Mutts had 17 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 69-64 victory over Charleston Southern.

Impact Mutts ended just one rebound shy of a double-double, but that doesn't take anything away from the fact that he was one of the Hokies' best players in this contest. Mutts has been been excellent as a two-way threat of late, scoring in double digits and grabbing at least nine rebounds in four appearances in a row.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mutts leads Virginia Tech past Charleston Southern 69-64

Justyn Mutts had 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead Virginia Tech to a 69-64 victory over Charleston Southern

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Another double-double Mutts amassed 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 61-59 win over Penn State.

Impact Mutts didn't have his best shooting effort Friday, but he balanced things out with excellent numbers in both the rebounding and passing categories. Mutts has three double-doubles in four appearances for the Hokies, and he's also dished out at least five dimes in all but one of those contests, making him a bonafide two-way threat for Virginia Tech.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Mutts produced 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 75-71 victory over Old Dominion.

Impact Mutts has had two excellent performances with an awful outing sandwiched in between, but the expectation is that he'll be above average -- or at least one of the team's go-to players on offense -- more often than not. Mutts averaged 10.1 points per game last season, and he should continue to see plenty of work on offense while also contributing on the glass and defensively.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in season debut Mutts finished with 16 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 78-52 win over Lehigh.

Impact Mutts made his season debut Thursday after missing Virginia Tech's opener due to a suspension. The fifth-year senior played a prominent role in the blowout win, posting a double-double while finishing second on the team in minutes. Mutts should continue to handle a significant role for the Hokies after testing the draft waters during the offseason.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Mutts will return from his one-game suspension Thursday against Lehigh.

Impact Mutts was suspended for the season opener due to a minor NCAA rule infraction that occurred during the pre-draft NBA process, but the Hokies are now set to get their leading returning scorer back. Virginia Tech demolished Delaware State on Monday despite not having the services of Mutts, doing so on the back of a 30-point, 10-rebound effort from Wright State transfer Grant Basile. The duo is now expected to work in tandem in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE