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VAHokie89
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VAHokie89

IMHO, I think it is a mistake or less a mistake and more just a poor decisi

I know one more game (if that is what happens) means nothing. I do know that the run that Ace Custis and company went means something. If you tell me that some people are out the door and the numbers would not make it possible, fine? What are the numbers though? Many teams only play 3-4 subs anyway. But to me, several players on this team need playing time in a real, competitive environment. Gurdek, Dorn, even Tyler JOhnson needs to get his legs back under him. Schutte needs to be real shots up. If Hammond, Schutte, Gurdek, Dorne, Johnson, Schutte, and some others are on the team. they could play. If Hansberry can't go at all for weeks, then fine. If Avdalas is out, fine. "Preparing for professional career"? Right... Lawal is athletic, but there are more skilled athletic players in college that can be drafted in two rounds.... 64+ players across multiple positions? Lawal didn't do much to raise his stock this year other than hitting a couple of more 3s? He is essentially the same player. VT needs every opportunity for exposure, and this is an opportunity for exposure.
Posted: 03/13/2026 at 03:19 PM ET
(In response to this post by Will Stewart)

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VT declines potential NIT invitation.
Will StewartAdmin • 03/13/26 01:23 PM ET
I, myself, have also declined a possible invite by the Bristol Amateur Dart
UberHOKIE • 03/15/26 12:22 AM ET
Color me disappointed and somewhat confused.
HokieNL • 03/13/26 04:08 PM ET
What a terrible decision, sad when players don't want to play anymore.
Reedville_Hokie • 03/13/26 03:47 PM ET
I don’t think we ever turned down an invite when they weren’t getting paid.
Hoakie82 • 03/14/26 08:44 AM ET
As a fan, I am operating at about 10 cents on the dollar of what I used to
Maroon Baboon • 03/14/26 12:33 PM ET
Kinda like in football during Covid when we mailed in the bowl streak.
Maroon Baboon • 03/13/26 09:08 PM ET
I'm with you. One of multiple reasons I don't watch anymore.
MP4VT2004 • 03/13/26 05:28 PM ET
The love of money is the root of all evil.
TomTurkey • 03/13/26 04:27 PM ET
For the Love of Money
HokieNL • 03/13/26 04:48 PM ET
Don’t the reasons to not attend the NIT also apply to NCAA. What’s the real
Hoakie82 • 03/13/26 03:33 PM ET
does not bother me in the least
tallahasseehokie • 03/13/26 04:00 PM ET
Additional experience is always good. Maybe even hit a hot streak & win it.**
Hoakie82 • 03/13/26 04:57 PM ET
Looks to me like the NIL athletes we saw this
vt82jm • 03/13/26 03:25 PM ET
Football and MBB are in it for themselves. I'll just pull for the uniform.
Atlee Hokie • 03/13/26 03:56 PM ET
IMHO, I think it is a mistake or less a mistake and more just a poor decisi ◄
VAHokie89 • 03/13/26 03:19 PM ET
Professional basketball means more than the NBA
marcbvtgm • 03/13/26 03:27 PM ET
I am aware. It could mean Turkey, China, Italy, Mexico, Albuquerque**
VAHokie89 • 03/13/26 03:29 PM ET
Greece even. :)**
4dhokies • 03/13/26 04:49 PM ET
Well played...**
marcbvtgm • 03/13/26 04:59 PM ET
That made me laugh**
VAHokie89 • 03/13/26 04:51 PM ET
Then you're also aware 2 rds worth of guys better him isn't the barometer?**
marcbvtgm • 03/13/26 03:35 PM ET
Yes, but I chose not to write a full fledge book
VAHokie89 • 03/13/26 03:43 PM ET
A sentence or a book, NBA or otherwise, your critique wasn't really fair.
marcbvtgm • 03/13/26 04:59 PM ET
Tobi on on the Globetrotters would be fun**
millmtnhokie • 03/13/26 04:32 PM ET
Not sure watching Tobi dribble it off his foot would be that fun to watch.**
marcbvtgm • 03/13/26 04:49 PM ET
Don’t think he would dribbling much. He could receive quite a
millmtnhokie • 03/13/26 06:26 PM ET
We are an NIT program. Not sure why we wouldn't attend.**
Maroon Baboon • 03/13/26 03:13 PM ET
Well... 1973, and 1995... actually, we're behind schedule!**
HokieNL • 03/13/26 05:32 PM ET
Notre Dame satire announcement**
1980VT • 03/13/26 02:53 PM ET
Doesn’t look good **
Slider!22 • 03/13/26 02:53 PM ET
Players and coaches represent Va Tech …paid $$$….This hurts our brand 🤕✌️**
jagerhokie • 03/13/26 02:49 PM ET
I tend to agree, but I am just an old-fashioned fan.**
Beach Hokie • 03/13/26 04:07 PM ET
Loser mentality. Used to be teams wanted to play as long as possible to
ThePrideofVPI • 03/13/26 02:35 PM ET
Totally agree. These men are being paid big money to play ball and coach
MarionHokie82 • 03/13/26 03:14 PM ET
Statement is contradictory.**
GUS • 03/13/26 02:22 PM ET
Good**
soflahokie • 03/13/26 02:21 PM ET
This is not a good look**
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/13/26 02:03 PM ET
would you prefer to play non-starters and get smoked by
VT757to276 • 03/13/26 03:25 PM ET
I’d prefer to have a team & coach who give their best & never ever QUIT! **
Hoakie82 • 03/14/26 09:03 AM ET
Either Young resigned / fired or players on planes to next destinations
Uncle Ed • 03/13/26 01:53 PM ET
good grief Hyperbole much??**
ancient alien 2018 • 03/13/26 02:03 PM ET
Or...it literally means what it says...
GCHokie34 • 03/13/26 02:02 PM ET
As an aside, do you think Tobi will get an invite to the PIT?**
saret • 03/13/26 02:09 PM ET
I have had it up to here with what is best for Avdalas!
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/13/26 02:08 PM ET
Read his whole post. One of several considerations. And it's true.
TomTurkey • 03/13/26 02:15 PM ET
As I said in my post, I was not challenging him. I was just venting.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/13/26 03:16 PM ET
A long, difficult season - NIT adds no value for the team at this time
TomTurkey • 03/13/26 01:57 PM ET
Hard to think now that in 1973, the N.I.T. had a lot of prestige
HokieNL • 03/13/26 02:17 PM ET
Wish I'd gone to NY**
TomTurkey • 03/13/26 02:19 PM ET
The fact the NIT is played NY is the primary reason I wouldn’t attend an
Hoakie82 • 03/14/26 09:12 AM ET
1973. I was naive.**
TomTurkey • 03/14/26 09:14 AM ET
So are they all hitting the portal? What gives?
HokieBrazil • 03/13/26 01:44 PM ET
If I was in Mike Young's shoes, I'd tell any non-graduating player who...
MP4VT2004 • 03/13/26 05:44 PM ET
The Hokie Bird's plane has taken unusual trips since Tuesday night
HokieNL • 03/13/26 02:22 PM ET
relax. some of the responses in here are mind-bogglingly "out of wack".**
ancient alien 2018 • 03/13/26 02:08 PM ET
Hopefully every single person associated with it is **
untuchVT • 03/13/26 01:49 PM ET
??????**
ancient alien 2018 • 03/13/26 02:10 PM ET
Don’t go to twitter. It may be eye opening. **
va.tech • 03/13/26 01:36 PM ET
Thanks, going now...
TomTurkey • 03/13/26 01:58 PM ET
Lol
Vippie1 • 03/13/26 01:30 PM ET
Support fully. Like a covid bowl game.
TomTurkey • 03/13/26 01:26 PM ET
LOL the third paragraph undermines the second.
NokieHokie • 03/13/26 01:24 PM ET
They are committed to doing EVERYTHING they can....
VAHokie89 • 03/13/26 03:20 PM ET
Do you mean the 3rd undermines the 2nd?**
Will StewartAdmin • 03/13/26 01:25 PM ET