Hope Christian SF Second to Commit for '08 August 7, 2006 Last week, Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Seth Greenberg landed his second commitment for the 2008 recruiting class when J.T. Thompson pledged to the Tech program. TSL caught up with Thompson today to talk about his decision and other things.
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4-Star Guard Talks Recruiting June 29, 2006 Monsignor Bonner (Drexel Hill, PA) star guard Jeff Jones has made unofficial visits in recent weeks to Charlotte, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest, respectively. The 6-4 standout hopes to make more trips in the near future as he aims to narrow his list of schools by the end of August. more
Hokie Hoops and the Polls June 5, 2006 When we think about Virginia Tech football, we are used to top 10 rankings and the hype that comes with them. In fact, the football program has reached a point where any ranking out of the top 15 seems a bit low. But the Virginia Tech men's basketball team has been ranked in the AP Poll for just one season since the last time Halley's Comet was spotted from Earth, and the Hokies have rarely appeared in the AP Poll in the last six decades. more
VT Recruits in Southern Invitational May 8, 2006 As always, the Boo Williams squad was one of the most talented teams in the Southern Invitational field and, although they fell to eventual champ Chicago Jaguars in the semifinals, they promise to be a force in the AAU tourneys to come. Virginia Tech is targeting a handful of recruits from the Boo Williams team, including a top guard and several power forwards. 2007 commitment Augustus Gilchrist played in the event as well.
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Tech Hoops Recruits Moving Up the Charts May 5, 2006 As we rapidly approach the summer months, final player rankings for the hoops class of 2006 are starting to come in, and Virginia Tech's signees have some very impressive marks. At this point it appears that Seth Greenberg has signed the highest-rated recruiting class in school history, and the stock of some players is still going up. Rivals.com released their latest batch of rankings last month, and Scout.com did the same at the beginning of May. Using those rankings, and that of the ACC Area Sports Journal, here is an updated look at each of Tech's new players. more
Appleton-Miller's Signing Rounds Out Strong 2006 Class April 13, 2006 Virginia Tech announced the singing of highly-touted basketball prospect Tyrone Appleton-Miller to a letter of intent on Wednesday. Appleton-Miller originally committed to the Hokies back on January 5, and signed on the first day of the Spring signing period. He completes a four-member 2006 recruiting class that should keep the Hokies competitive in the ACC for years to come. Here's a summary of the players that comprise the 2006 class. more
Bowden Commits for 2008 Class April 11, 2006 Even though Shamarr Bowden will not arrive at Virginia Tech until 2008, that doesn't mean head coach Seth Greenberg was any less excited about Bowden's verbal commitment to the Hokies this past weekend. A 6-3, 160-pound shooting guard prospect, Bowden is the first player to commit to Tech for the 2008 class. more
DeMatha's Munson Has Outstanding Season April 4, 2006 Virginia Tech 2006 signee Nigel Munson enjoyed a tremendous senior season individually and for his team, saying “I went out the way I was supposed to go out as a senior. I did all I could do to better my team and myself as a player, on and off the court. I think my stepping up this year scoring-wise helped us out a lot this year.”
The 6-0, 175-pound point guard led DeMatha Catholic, one of the nation’s top high school basketball programs, to a 34-1 overall record including a WCAC Championship title. more
Early 2006-07 ACC Basketball Outlook March 29, 2006 It has been well-documented on TechSideline.com and by other media outlets that the Hokies will have a lot of experience next season. Tech returns five starters, and the only seniors lost off this year's team were from the end of the bench. VT is expected to be one of the deepest and most experienced teams in the ACC. That's true, but the gap won't be as large as many would imagine. more
Q&A Session: 2006 Signee Lewis Witcher March 27, 2006 Franklin County (Rocky Mount, VA) Lewis Witcher is the lone low post threat entering Virginia Tech’s program out of the 2006 class. At 6-8 ½, currently about 215 pounds, Witcher is an athletic player who has a knack for rebounding and possesses some nice offensive talent as well. A 4-star prospect by Rivals.com, Witcher is looking forward to the opportunity of playing and contributing in the ACC next season.
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2005-06 Basketball Wrap-up: Dismal Season Behind, Better Days Ahead March 22, 2006 Nobody wants to relive the 2005-06 Virginia Tech men's basketball season. No one wants to read, once again, the litany of on-court and off-court tragedies suffered by this team. Nonetheless, we must record these things for history's sake, and that will be part of this article. But we'll also take a look ahead to next year, for the future is always brighter than the past. Having said all that, here's our take on the 2005-06 basketball season, and the state of the program. more
Huskies Pound Tech Women, 79-56 March 21, 2006 Virginia Tech was knocked out of the NCAA women's tournament Tuesday night by the Connecticut Huskies, who used a 20-2 first half run to build a comfortable lead and coast to a 79-56 victory. The loss ends Tech's season at 21-10 and is the Hokies' only out of conference loss on the season. more
Women's Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Connecticut March 21, 2006 The 7th-seeded Virginia Tech women's basketball team will take on #2 seed UConn in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Tuesday night. The game will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA on the campus of Penn State. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30pm and the game will be televised by ESPN2. more
Lady Hokies Crush Missouri 82-51 March 19, 2006 The Virginia Tech women’s basketball team routed the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship 82-51. The game was held in University Park, Pennsylvania on the campus of Penn State. The Lady Hokies improve to 21-9 on the season with the win, and will face the winner of the UConn-Coppin State game on Tuesday. more
ACC Ticket Situation Shows Athletic Department Has a Lot to Learn March 15, 2006 Late last Friday, I posted a rant about Virginia Tech's poor fan showing at the ACC tournament in Greensboro, noting that VT had failed to sell out their full allotment of tournament tickets. While I'm disappointed that Hokie fans didn't show a better appetite for tourney tickets and didn't show up in large numbers in Greensboro, the discussion that ensued revealed that the Virginia Tech athletic department, in the person of the Hokie Club, learned a harsh lesson about supply and demand – or lack thereof – with regards to basketball tickets. In their efforts to sell the tickets, the Hokie Club made numerous mistakes along the way. more
Super Soph a Top Target March 13, 2006 Only a sophomore, varsity basketball star Ed Davis has already drawn Division 1A coaches to Hanover High School (Richmond, VA) to watch him play in person. There is certainly a buzz around this central Virginia star who, after a stellar sophomore season, will likely only continue to get better as he heads into his junior year. more
2006 ACC Tournament Notes March 11, 2006 Notes, quotes, and anecdotes from the ACC Tournament, concerning Virginia Tech's pathetic basketball fan support, info on stellar Hokie Club donations, and thoughts on a myriad of other topics. more
2005-06 Basketball Recap: Hokies Drop One Final Heartbreaker, 60-56 March 10, 2006 In a fitting ending to its season, Virginia Tech suffered yet another close defeat to in-state rival Virginia. The Hokies lost to UVA 60-56 in the first round of the ACC Tournament, and Tech's final record stands at 14-16. In three meetings with Virginia this season, the Hokies lost three games by a total of 13 points. UVA advances to the second round, where they will face #2 seed North Carolina. more
2005-06 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Virginia March 8, 2006 Virginia Tech will take part in their second ACC Tournament on Thursday night when they take on in-state rival UVA in the Greensboro Coliseum at 7 pm. The game will be televised by ESPN, and winner will advance to the second round against the North Carolina Tar Heels. This will be the third meeting of the season between the two schools, with Virginia winning two tight games in the regular season. more
2006 ACC Tournament Preview March 8, 2006 The 2006 ACC Tournament tips off on Thursday, and here's your quick reference guide to the tournament and all 12 teams. Here, you can find information about the brackets, TV coverage, and Greensboro Coliseum seating. Then we examine the teams and let you know who the top players for each team are, take a look at their seasons, run down their best wins and worst losses, and give you their tournament outlook. All you need to know to get ready for the tourney is right here. more
2005-06 Basketball Recap: Hokies Lose Heartbreaker to #12 Boston College March 4, 2006 Virginia Tech’s regular season came to an end on Saturday afternoon in Chestnut Hill in a way that is all too familiar for Hokie fans, players and coaches. Tech played #12 Boston College down to the wire, but Zabian Dowdell’s three-pointer at the buzzer fell just short, and the Eagles held on for a 59-57 victory. BC improves to 24-6 and 11-5 in the ACC, while the Hokies fall to 14-15 and 4-12 in conference play. more
2005-06 Basketball Game Preview: Virginia Tech at #12 Boston College March 3, 2006 Virginia Tech will play their final regular season ACC basketball game on Saturday afternoon when they travel north to take on #12 Boston College at noon. The Hokies are coming off a tough loss to Clemson. Tech blew a seven point lead late in the game and lost to the Tigers by five. The Hokies are 14-14 overall and 4-11 in ACC play, and a loss to the Eagles would put them below the .500 mark for the first time this season. more
Gilchrist a Nice Addition for 2007 Class March 3, 2006 Seth Greenberg's search for a low post presence in the 2007 recruiting class got a big boost with last week’s commitment from Augustus Gilchrist, a 6-9, 235-pound power forward/center prospect out of Friendly High School (Fort Washington, Maryland). Gilchrist is a solid looking prospect who also received very serious interest from Miami, Pitt and Virginia, among others. more
2005-06 Basketball Recap: Hokies Blow Late Lead, Lose to Clemson 86-81 March 2, 2006 Virginia Tech lost another tough ACC contest on Wednesday night, falling 86-81 to the visiting Clemson Tigers in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies held a seven point lead late in the game, but were outscored 14-2 by Clemson down the stretch. The Tigers improve to 17-11 overall, with a 6-9 mark in ACC play. Tech drops to 14-14 overall and 4-11 in the ACC. more
Close Games Highlight Hokies' Improving Competitiveness in the ACC March 1, 2006 Since the 2005-06 basketball season began, you’ve probably read about a few more nail-biters than you’d like to remember. Most have been Virginia Tech losses, but there have been a few wins sprinkled in now and then. In fact, close games have been a major trend in the ACC this year. There are some teams in the ACC that are good. There are some teams in the ACC that are very close to being good. The only difference between the "good teams" and the "very close to being good" teams is that the good teams win the majority of their close games. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case with the Hokies, but even though they're losing more ACC games this season, the statistics show that they're continuing to become more competitive. more
Last week, Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Seth Greenberg landed his second commitment for the 2008 recruiting class when J.T. Thompson pledged to the Tech program. TSL caught up with Thompson today to talk about his decision and other things.
When we think about Virginia Tech football, we are used to top 10 rankings and the hype that comes with them. In fact, the football program has reached a point where any ranking out of the top 15 seems a bit low. But the Virginia Tech men's basketball team has been ranked in the AP Poll for just one season since the last time Halley's Comet was spotted from Earth, and the Hokies have rarely appeared in the AP Poll in the last six decades.
Virginia Tech announced the singing of highly-touted basketball prospect Tyrone Appleton-Miller to a letter of intent on Wednesday. Appleton-Miller originally committed to the Hokies back on January 5, and signed on the first day of the Spring signing period. He completes a four-member 2006 recruiting class that should keep the Hokies competitive in the ACC for years to come. Here's a summary of the players that comprise the 2006 class.
It has been well-documented on TechSideline.com and by other media outlets that the Hokies will have a lot of experience next season. Tech returns five starters, and the only seniors lost off this year's team were from the end of the bench. VT is expected to be one of the deepest and most experienced teams in the ACC. That's true, but the gap won't be as large as many would imagine.
Franklin County (Rocky Mount, VA) Lewis Witcher is the lone low post threat entering Virginia Tech’s program out of the 2006 class. At 6-8 ½, currently about 215 pounds, Witcher is an athletic player who has a knack for rebounding and possesses some nice offensive talent as well. A 4-star prospect by Rivals.com, Witcher is looking forward to the opportunity of playing and contributing in the ACC next season.
Nobody wants to relive the 2005-06 Virginia Tech men's basketball season. No one wants to read, once again, the litany of on-court and off-court tragedies suffered by this team. Nonetheless, we must record these things for history's sake, and that will be part of this article. But we'll also take a look ahead to next year, for the future is always brighter than the past. Having said all that, here's our take on the 2005-06 basketball season, and the state of the program.
Virginia Tech was knocked out of the NCAA women's tournament Tuesday night by the Connecticut Huskies, who used a 20-2 first half run to build a comfortable lead and coast to a 79-56 victory. The loss ends Tech's season at 21-10 and is the Hokies' only out of conference loss on the season.
Late last Friday, I posted a rant about Virginia Tech's poor fan showing at the ACC tournament in Greensboro, noting that VT had failed to sell out their full allotment of tournament tickets. While I'm disappointed that Hokie fans didn't show a better appetite for tourney tickets and didn't show up in large numbers in Greensboro, the discussion that ensued revealed that the Virginia Tech athletic department, in the person of the Hokie Club, learned a harsh lesson about supply and demand – or lack thereof – with regards to basketball tickets. In their efforts to sell the tickets, the Hokie Club made numerous mistakes along the way.
In a fitting ending to its season, Virginia Tech suffered yet another close defeat to in-state rival Virginia. The Hokies lost to UVA 60-56 in the first round of the ACC Tournament, and Tech's final record stands at 14-16. In three meetings with Virginia this season, the Hokies lost three games by a total of 13 points. UVA advances to the second round, where they will face #2 seed North Carolina.
Virginia Tech will take part in their second ACC Tournament on Thursday night when they take on in-state rival UVA in the Greensboro Coliseum at 7 pm. The game will be televised by ESPN, and winner will advance to the second round against the North Carolina Tar Heels. This will be the third meeting of the season between the two schools, with Virginia winning two tight games in the regular season.
Virginia Tech’s regular season came to an end on Saturday afternoon in Chestnut Hill in a way that is all too familiar for Hokie fans, players and coaches. Tech played #12 Boston College down to the wire, but Zabian Dowdell’s three-pointer at the buzzer fell just short, and the Eagles held on for a 59-57 victory. BC improves to 24-6 and 11-5 in the ACC, while the Hokies fall to 14-15 and 4-12 in conference play.
Virginia Tech will play their final regular season ACC basketball game on Saturday afternoon when they travel north to take on #12 Boston College at noon. The Hokies are coming off a tough loss to Clemson. Tech blew a seven point lead late in the game and lost to the Tigers by five. The Hokies are 14-14 overall and 4-11 in ACC play, and a loss to the Eagles would put them below the .500 mark for the first time this season.
Since the 2005-06 basketball season began, you’ve probably read about a few more nail-biters than you’d like to remember. Most have been Virginia Tech losses, but there have been a few wins sprinkled in now and then. In fact, close games have been a major trend in the ACC this year. There are some teams in the ACC that are good. There are some teams in the ACC that are very close to being good. The only difference between the "good teams" and the "very close to being good" teams is that the good teams win the majority of their close games. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case with the Hokies, but even though they're losing more ACC games this season, the statistics show that they're continuing to become more competitive.
