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Hammond leads Virginia Tech against Wake Forest after 30-point game

Virginia Tech plays the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after Ben Hammond scored 30 points in the Hokies' 95-85 overtime win over the Virginia Cavaliers

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Neoklis Avdalas - Available at Wake Avdalas (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Wake Forest, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Previously probable, Avdalas' injury tag was a precautionary measure going into Virginia Tech's first game of the 2026 calendar year. During the 2025 part of VT's ongoing season, he logged 14.8 points and 2.0 three-pointers made per game. Without a good chunk of the Hokies' players available during their 2025 finale against Virginia, a matchup that went into triple overtime, Avdalas scored 17 (three three-pointers made) and recorded eight rebounds.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

The ACC Had an Improved Nonconference Run. Are More March Madness Bids a Reality?

The Atlantic Coast Conference is aiming to turn an improved showing in nonconference play into its goal of earning more March Madness bids

JANUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

The ACC Had an Improved Nonconference Run. Are More March Madness Bids a Reality?

Tobi Lawal - Out at Wake Forest Lawal (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Wake Forest.

Impact Lawal will miss his ninth straight game as he works back from an ankle injury. The senior forward's next chance to see the court will now be this upcoming Wednesday against Stanford. He's averaging 12.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 30.2 minutes across six games this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Johnson - Out vs. Wake Forest Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Johnson remains sidelined, so he'll miss a second straight game. The sophomore forward will aim to return against Stanford on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Neoklis Avdalas - Probable at Wake Forest Avdalas (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at Wake Forest.

Impact Avdalas missed the Hokies' matchup against Elon on Dec. 20 with an illness, but he was able to return to the court in the team's most recent game versus Virginia. The freshman point guard should be good to go at Wake Forest, but it's unknown if it's the same illness keeping him on the injury report. His true status will be determined prior to tip-off, but it's currently trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Virginia Basketball's Loss to Virginia Tech The Virginia Cavaliers had to walk away with a frustrating loss to Virginia Tech last night after a brutal three-overtime battle. Ultimately...

JANUARY 1 • SI.COM

Last Night in College Basketball: It Took 3 OT, But Virginia Tech Upset Virginia

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JANUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: It Took 3 OT, But Virginia Tech Upset Virginia

Amani Hansberry - Fills stat sheet admirably Hansberry registered 17 points (5-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 51 minutes during Wednesday's 95-85 3OT victory over Virginia.

Impact Hansberry didn't have his best shooting performance, as he needed 16 shots to score 17 points, but the big man still found a way to make a huge impact on both ends of the court. He racked up at least two tallies in each of the five major categories and is now averaging 17.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of December.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Gurdak - Monster performance Wednesday Gurdak had 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-7 FT), 19 rebounds and one assist over 46 minutes during Wednesday's 95-85 3OT win over Virginia.

Impact Gurdak was outstanding as a scorer, but he also did a good job of crashing the glass This resulted in him posting a career-best mark in rebounds while also matching his best output of the campaign in points. Gurdak seems to be trending in the right direction after scoring in double digits in his last three appearances, so it doesn't seem as if he'll be leaving the starting lineup any time soon.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech pulls away from No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime for 95-85 win

Ben Hammond scored a career-high 30 points to lift Virginia Tech to a 95-85 triple-overtime victory against No. 21 Virginia

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Brett Freeman - Cleared to play Freeman (undisclosed) is available for Wednesday's game against Virginia.

Impact Freeman hasn't appeared in a game this season due to an unspecified injury, but he's officially been cleared ahead of Wednesday's game. It's unclear how large a role, if any, the true freshman will have.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Dorn - Ruled out Wednesday Dorn (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Virginia.

Impact Dorn will miss a second straight game due to a back issue. The freshman center had started in four straight games before sustaining the injury. Christian Gurdak started in Dorn's place last time out. Dorn's next chance to play will come Saturday at Wake Forest.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tobi Lawal - Won't face Virginia Lawal (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Virginia.

Impact Virginia Tech will once again be without its star forward, as Lawal will miss an eighth consecutive game. Considering a previous report indicated Lawal would be a game-time decision Wednesday, it looks like the senior forward is nearing a return. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Wake Forest.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech hosts No. 21 Virginia following De Ridder's 27-point game

No. 21 Virginia visits the Virginia Tech Hokies after Thijs De Ridder scored 27 points in the Cavaliers' 95-51 win over the American Eagles

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Antonio Dorn - Questionable Wednesday Dorn (back) has been designated as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Virginia.

Impact Dorn, who sat out against Elon on Dec. 20, will remain out against the Cavaliers. The 7-foot freshman from Germany has appeared in 10 games to start the 2025-26 season, averaging 3.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists on 12.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Johnson - Inactive against UVA Johnson (ankle) will be inactive during Wednesday's game against Virginia.

Impact Johnson, who suffered an ankle injury Dec. 20, against Elon, will miss his first game of the season as the Hokies host the Cavaliers. 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 this season, will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against Wake Forest.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech plays No. 21 Virginia following Hansberry's 20-point game

Virginia Tech hosts the No. 21 Virginia Cavaliers after Amani Hansberry scored 20 points in Virginia Tech's 82-81 overtime victory against the Elon Phoenix

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tobi Lawal - Game-time decision Wednesday Lawal (ankle) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Virginia, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact For the senior Lawal's 2025-26 season, Saturday will include either his seventh game or eighth DNP. Without him, Virginia Tech's team has not stuck to a single formula, opting to go smaller or bigger depending on the game. In the seven games he did not play, VT's starting lineup added either guard Ben Hammond or center Antonio Dorn, moving other starters up or down a position. Dorn and at least two others are also dealing with injuries though, so having Lawal would make beginning the Hokies' conference schedule a whole lot smoother.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Neoklis Avdalas - Available vs. Virginia Avdalas (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Virginia, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Just before Virginia Tech returned to conference action, a physical illness briefly took Avdalas out of action, but it was only one game. The freshman, a projected first-round selection of the 2026 NBA Draft, has backed up his stock with 14.6 points, 5.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers made on 44.4/37.1/68.1 shooting splits across 12 starts. Avdalas' return comes at a crucial time, with the Hokies not only returning to conference action but also considering their injury list spans at least several players, meaning he may have to shoulder a lot more work against Virginia.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tobi Lawal - Inactive streak set to extend Lawal (ankle) is unlikely to play in this upcoming Wednesday's game against Virginia, Thomas Hughes of SI.com reports.

Impact Lawal has missed the last seven games for the Hokies, and he's now likely to be out for eight as they take on Virginia at home. If the senior forward goes through with the inactive status, his next chance to play will be at Wake Forest on Jan. 3. He's averaging 12.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 30.2 minutes across six games this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Johnson - Suffers ankle injury Johnson suffered an ankle injury during last Saturday's 82-81 overtime win over Elon, Thomas Hughes of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson played for most of the eventual win, recording seven points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals. The 6-foot-5 sophomore's injury actually came in overtime, and he was unable to return to the matchup. He'll now be questionable for this upcoming Wednesday's home game against Virginia.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan and Arizona Tried to Prove Who's No. 1

Michigan and Arizona both try to prove who is No. 1, UConn dominates Iowa, a pair of 41-point games, Duke blows it late and more from the we...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan and Arizona Tried to Prove Who's No. 1

Christian Gurdak - Efficient against Elon Gurdak racked up 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 FT), six rebounds and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 82-81 OT win over Elon.

Impact Gurdak made the most of his first start, as he set a new season-high mark in points while also grabbing six boards. He's scored in double digits in back-to-back games while logging at least 26 minutes each time, so he seems ticketed for a bigger role in the rotation in the coming weeks.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Everything From Virginia Tech HC Mike Young After OT Win Over Elon Virginia Tech men's basketball head coach Mike Young spoke to the media following the Hokies' 82-81 overtime victory over Elon.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

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Hammond leads Virginia Tech against Wake Forest after 30-point game

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Virginia Tech hosts No. 21 Virginia following De Ridder's 27-point game

Virginia Tech plays No. 21 Virginia following Hansberry's 20-point game

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan and Arizona Tried to Prove Who's No. 1