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Of course anyone would make that choice.

It's also not a choice in play here. We don't know Dorn to be anything like a statue and I don't think he was chosen over some great 6'9" athlete. Height absolutely matters (and I don't think there's any real claim of any "magic" about 7'), along with a slew of other factors. You didn't pick 6'9" for no reason. The number of bodies with enough talent and athleticism to make an ACC roster at 6'9" and up is pretty limited, so a 7-footer like Dorn garners understandable interest.
Posted: 07/19/2025 at 11:23 AM ET
(In response to this post by VT ChemE 1986)

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Apparently Dorn finally in Blacksburg...
TWHokie • 07/18/25 08:25 AM ET
Sehr Gut!!
zosohokie • 07/20/25 01:07 PM ET
Get that man a Paulaner bier.**
EDGEMAN • 07/19/25 06:23 AM ET
Eins bier bitte!
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/19/25 03:03 PM ET
You order that with your thumb extended.**
EDGEMAN • 07/19/25 04:17 PM ET
When in doubt, pinky out**
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/19/25 04:43 PM ET
🤣**
Windows NT • 07/19/25 08:07 PM ET
I aDorn this post **
BackInTheBurg • 07/18/25 08:17 PM ET
"Dorn in the USA" -- I love it !!**
PhilosopHoo • 07/18/25 12:51 PM ET
Fear the Dornish**
vtox1 • 07/18/25 06:47 PM ET
Glad he is here and I hope he does well, but…
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/18/25 10:09 AM ET
Of course anyone would make that choice. ◄
Pylons • 07/19/25 11:23 AM ET
A 7’er can do things that don’t necessarily show up in stats like rim
uber hokie • 07/19/25 08:34 AM ET
-78**
ancient alien 2018 • 07/18/25 08:07 PM ET
Not fixated on Dorns height
TWHokie • 07/18/25 06:21 PM ET
Well . . . Compare their wingspans then.**
134423Hokie • 07/19/25 11:48 AM ET
Uhh. Height absolutely makes a difference
hokiepro • 07/18/25 06:11 PM ET
I think this one will make a difference.
NC Hoke • 07/18/25 12:01 PM ET
How about he is a productive 22 YO center who plays in a pro league
VTKev80 • 07/18/25 11:55 AM ET
How about he is a productive 22 YO center who plays in a pro league
VTKev80 • 07/18/25 11:50 AM ET
It's the magical length border.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 07/18/25 11:45 AM ET
I immediately thought those exact words when reading the OP.
MP4VT2004 • 07/18/25 11:36 PM ET
Ideally with point guard handles.**
KenStuckInJersey • 07/18/25 02:57 PM ET
Dime a dozen these days- we've now got a 6' 8" PG**
tallahasseehokie • 07/18/25 12:11 PM ET
Ideally with a 7 foot 6 inch wingspan.
KenStuckInJersey • 07/18/25 02:58 PM ET
I think youre right if that 7 footer isn't mobile
GCHokie34 • 07/18/25 10:54 AM ET
Do you agree with
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/18/25 03:41 PM ET
Lol of course not...
GCHokie34 • 07/18/25 04:16 PM ET
Delete (posted below)
wahoo2023 • 07/18/25 06:50 PM ET
I am happy that he can jump. Poteat was nailed to the floor.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/18/25 11:18 AM ET
Young man with old man knees
tallahasseehokie • 07/18/25 12:10 PM ET
Yup. His body was beaten up.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/18/25 12:53 PM ET
Hopefully he has benefited from Euro coaching meaning he has been coached
jrc3rd • 07/18/25 10:38 AM ET