On Tuesday, Virginia Tech forward Darren Buchanan Jr. announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.
https://twitter.com/dbuchananjr2/status/1638272790414655488?s=20
A 6-7, 235-pound freshman from Washington, D.C., Buchanan redshirted in 2022-23 with fellow freshman center Patrick Wessler. The Woodrow Wilson product, who was the All-Metro Player of the Year and the D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year, originally chose the Hokies over Georgetown, Rutgers, George Mason and George Washington.
Buchanan was one of four freshman in the 2022 class, joining fellow All-Metro selection Rodney Rice, MJ Collins and Wessler. Collins played over the course of the season while Rice played sparingly while dealing with two separate injuries (ankle, finger).
With Buchanan's departure, the Hokies' current frontcourt consists of John Camden (6-8, r-Fr.), Mylyjael Poteat (6-9, Jr.), Lynn Kidd (6-10, Jr.) and Wessler (7-0, Fr.). Grant Basile and Hunter Cattoor both have the option to return for next season and use their COVID year of eligibility. Not counting that veteran duo, who have yet to announce a decision, Virginia Tech has three open scholarships for 2023-24.