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Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Slides By Syracuse, 76-74, to Improve to 15-5 The Hokies nearly ceded a nine-point lead with 62 seconds left, but hung on just long enough to grab the victory.

16 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Hammond, Lawal combine for 24 made FTs to help Virginia Tech sink Syracuse 76-74

Ben Hammond scored 24 points and reserve Tobi Lawal recorded a double-double and Virginia Tech beat Syracuse 76-74

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ben Hammond - Explodes for 24 points Hammond recorded 24 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four rebounds, four assists and six steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 76-74 victory over Syracuse.

Impact Hammond scored at least 20 points just for the second time this season, but it's worth noting that both instances have come in conference play. Through seven ACC contests, the sophomore guard is averaging a prolific line of 16.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 steals per contest.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Johnson - Out Wednesday Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Johnson is reportedly expected to return soon after having been sidelined since Dec. 20 due to an ankle injury. However, the sophomore's return will have to wait another game. Johnson's next chance to play will come Saturday at Louisville.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech visits Syracuse after Kingz's 27-point showing

Syracuse hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies after Nate Kingz scored 27 points in Syracuse's 81-73 overtime loss to the Boston College Eagles

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tyler Johnson - Expected to return soon Johnson (ankle) is expected to return to action soon, per David Cunningham of Tech Sideline.

Impact Johnson has missed the last six games for the Hokies, but he's reportedly progressing and should be expected to return to action in the near future. Wednesday at Syracuse still appears to be a stretch, but the guard's return should still come sooner rather than later. Johnson is averaging 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in his sophomore season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tobi Lawal - Best game since return Lawal logged 22 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 14-18 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 89-76 win over Notre Dame.

Impact After missing nine games due to an ankle injury, the senior forward returned on Jan. 7, logging five points in 18 minutes. He then recorded back-to-back games with 10 points while continuing to come off the bench, but Saturday was his best performance so far. Lawal set a season-high in scoring and recorded his first double-double since Nov. 19. It's unclear if he'll regain the starting role he had earlier in the season in the near future, but either way, he's offering starter-level production that could be valuable for fantasy managers down the stretch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Everything From Virginia Tech Guard Jailen Bedford After Win Over Notre Dame Virginia Tech guard Jailen Bedford spoke to the media after the Hokies' 89-76 victory over Notre Dame.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Lawal with 22, Hansberry with 21, pace Virginia Tech in 89-76 win over Notre Dame

Tobi Lawal scored a season-high 22 points off the bench, Amani Hansberry added 21, and Virginia Tech defeated Notre Dame 89-76

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tyler Johnson - Remaining out Saturday Johnson (ankle) won't play Saturday against Notre Dame.

Impact Johnson will sit out his sixth straight contest. The starting guard hasn't seen the court since Dec. 20, and at the earliest, his return could come on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Syracuse. Johnson averages 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bedford and Virginia Tech host Notre Dame

Virginia Tech hosts the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Jailen Bedford scored 22 points in Virginia Tech's 77-76 loss to the SMU Mustangs

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Boopie Miller's half-court buzzer-beater sends SMU past Virginia Tech 77-76

Boopie Miller’s half-court heave as time expired pushed SMU past Virginia Tech 77-76 in a thriller Wednesday night

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Antonio Dorn - Good to go in Dallas Dorn (back) will be available Wednesday against SMU.

Impact Dorn missed the past five games for the Hokies, but he's slated to return Wednesday night against SMU. Before his extended absence, he had started four straight games, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in that span.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Amani Hansberry - Available at Mustangs Hansberry (undisclosed) is available at SMU on Wednesday.

Impact Hansberry popped up on the injury report Tuesday night, but he'll be ready to roll for the Hokies in Dallas. That's excellent news for Virginia Tech, as the forward averages 16.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech Men's Hoops Availability Report vs. SMU: Who's In, Out for the Hokies? Three Hokie players are listed on the report.

JANUARY 14 • SI.COM

Toombs and SMU host Virginia Tech

SMU hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies after Jaden Toombs scored 23 points in SMU's 82-75 loss to the Duke Blue Devils

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Antonio Dorn - Probable Wednesday Dorn (back) has been designated as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against SMU.

Impact Dorn, who has missed five-straight games with a back injury, is expected to be available Wednesday night against the Mustangs. The 7-foot freshman, who is averaging 3.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 10 games (12.4 minutes per game), will have his status monitored leading up to tipoff.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Amani Hansberry - Probable against SMU Hansberry (undisclosed) has been designated as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against SMU.

Impact Hansberry has popped up on the Hokies' injury report ahead of Wednesday's showdown with the Mustangs, but he is expected to appear for the Hokies. The 6-foot-8 junior has started in 16 games this season after transferring in from vest Virginia, averaging 16.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, three assists, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks on 32.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Johnson - Inactive Wednesday Johnson (ankle) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against SMU.

Impact Johnson will miss his fifth-straight game as the Hokies face off against the Mustangs on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who is averaging 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks across 13 starts, will have his next chance to suit up against Notre Dame this Saturday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

SMU takes on Virginia Tech following Toombs' 23-point game

SMU hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies after Jaden Toombs scored 23 points in SMU's 82-75 loss to the Duke Blue Devils

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Gurdak helps Virginia Tech pull away to beat Cal 78-75

Virginia Tech beats California 78-75 in a close game on Saturday night

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Tyler Johnson - Set for another absence Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against California.

Impact Johnson will miss a fourth consecutive game while dealing with a nagging ankle problem. He's been a regular starter when healthy, so not having the sophomore wing once again will be a problem for the Hokies. His next chance to play will come against SMU on Wednesday, meaning Jaden Schutt should remain as his replacement in the first unit.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Dorn - Out once again Dorn (back) is out for Saturday's game against California.

Impact Dorn will miss a fifth straight game while nursing a back problem. This means Christian Gurdak, who's averaging 10.5 points and 10.0 boards in the four games Dorn has missed, will remain in the starting lineup. Dorn will aim to return to face SMU on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Amani Hansberry - Posts another double-double Hansberry posted 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 69-68 loss to Stanford.

Impact Neoklis Avdalas led the way in scoring for Virginia Tech, but Hansberry made his presence felt on both ends of the court. He has eight double-doubles on the season and has achieved that feat in each of his last four contests. Over that four-game sample, Hansberry is averaging 16.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cal visits Virginia Tech following Avdalas' 21-point game

Virginia Tech hosts the California Golden Bears after Neoklis Avdalas scored 21 points in Virginia Tech's 69-68 loss to the Stanford Cardinal

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

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Hammond, Lawal combine for 24 made FTs to help Virginia Tech sink Syracuse 76-74

Virginia Tech visits Syracuse after Kingz's 27-point showing

Lawal with 22, Hansberry with 21, pace Virginia Tech in 89-76 win over Notre Dame

Bedford and Virginia Tech host Notre Dame

Boopie Miller's half-court buzzer-beater sends SMU past Virginia Tech 77-76

Toombs and SMU host Virginia Tech

SMU takes on Virginia Tech following Toombs' 23-point game

Gurdak helps Virginia Tech pull away to beat Cal 78-75

Cal visits Virginia Tech following Avdalas' 21-point game