Thursday afternoon in Washington D.C.'s Capital One Arena, the Virginia Tech basketball team held a shootaround and practice, then met with the media in the locker room and a press conference session.

The Hokies will tip off tonight against Duke at approximately 9:39 PM on CBS, with the winner advancing to Sunday's Elite Eight.

All photos are by Jim Halling of DL Action Sports Photography.

Capital One Arena seats over 20,000 for basketball, but the Hokies have played on the big stage before. (photo by Jim Halling)
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Virginia Tech used the shootaround and practice to get familiar with the sight lines in Capital One Arena. (photo by Jim Halling)
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National and local media descended upon Washington, D.C. to interview the Hokies, including Nickeil Alexander-Walker (obscured)
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Senior Ahmed Hill focuses during the shootaround. (photo by Jim Halling)
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A sight the Hokies missed for six weeks: Justin Robinson on the court. (photo by Jim Halling)
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (photo by Jim Halling)
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Isaiah Wilkins (photo by Jim Halling)
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Ty Outlaw (photo by Jim Halling)
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Kerry Blackshear (photo by Jim Halling)
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Buzz Williams (photo by Jim Halling)
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Justin Robinson and Ty Outlaw share a moment of levity (photo by Jim Halling)
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Justin Robinson (photo by Jim Halling)
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Ahmed Hill (photo by Jim Halling)
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Ty Outlaw (photo by Jim Halling)