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We are WAY more athletic than a year ago and can play different styles than

a year ago. We also have a bit more depth. In addition to Wenzel and Baker, I expect improvement from Nelson, Petersen, and Suffren. We will be a difficult matchup for a lot of teams simply due to our athleticism. Freelon will be a matchup nightmare, as will Suffren when she is back to full speed. Also, we did lose three good players but we gained three good (and more versatile) players as well as potentially 4 freshmen who can contribute. We were VERY close to being a tournament team last year - with a full year in CMD's system it wouldn't surprise me at all if we make the tourney this year.
Posted: 10/08/2025 at 01:25 PM ET
(In response to this post by st_andrew)

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What’s the guess on VTs position in media picks?
st_andrew • 10/07/25 09:22 PM ET
I really don't know exactly where I'd pick them.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 10/08/25 02:07 PM ET
Chris - I agree with you 100%. Spoke to him last year right before…
BeachGobbler • 10/09/25 12:36 PM ET
Didn't we have another coach recently that we said the same thing
VTreddog • 10/08/25 03:59 PM ET
Bad comparison **
HokiesACC2004 • 10/10/25 12:23 PM ET
You just insulted CMY, for no reason, really **
Lancelot Link • 10/09/25 04:58 PM ET
difference is that guy couldn't coach his way out of a wet paper bag.
reestuart • 10/09/25 08:51 AM ET
Personally, I wouldn’t remotely compare Pry to Young. **
BEST2VT • 10/08/25 06:22 PM ET
Uhhh yeah, me either, hence the LOL**
VTreddog • 10/08/25 07:08 PM ET
yeah seriously.
bjw810 • 10/08/25 06:49 PM ET
do you think fair to say this is the most
804Hokie • 10/08/25 03:29 PM ET
Hard to compare.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 10/08/25 08:22 PM ET
I agree on those three comparisons, but 1-9 I
804Hokie • 10/09/25 08:02 AM ET
I don’t either for the same reason.
NC Hoke • 10/08/25 02:25 PM ET
I'll guess 12th, I'd put them 8th**
Cvillehoops13 • 10/08/25 01:08 PM ET
I have a vote for MBB. Haven't done my full research yet, but
David CunninghamAdmin • 10/08/25 10:12 AM ET
I was surprised you think WBB is a NCAA team.
st_andrew • 10/08/25 01:13 PM ET
We are WAY more athletic than a year ago and can play different styles than ◄
vt90 • 10/08/25 01:25 PM ET
Agree, and particularly the fact that this is Duffys second year with this
BEST2VT • 10/08/25 06:26 PM ET
Alas, we lack height and "bigs" under the basket to compete with top teams**
Archdale • 10/08/25 03:33 PM ET
A lack of height/rebounding is a weakness for sure. I didn't say we would
vt90 • 10/08/25 04:09 PM ET
David, I have Louisville, Duke. UNC, NCSU, Clemson and maybe uva above VT.
vtox1 • 10/08/25 01:06 PM ET
I forecasted we finish in the top 6 down the board. **
VT ChemE 1986 • 10/08/25 01:40 PM ET
We finished tied for 9th last year.
VT ChemE 1986 • 10/08/25 12:55 PM ET
The ACC was terrible last yr, it’s going to be good this year. **
st_andrew • 10/08/25 01:10 PM ET
The ACC finally woke up to the NIL game, in both football and basketball.
Will StewartAdmin • 10/08/25 02:40 PM ET
I'd agree with you as I put alot of stock in coach Young and coach Frazier
vtox1 • 10/08/25 12:57 PM ET
Makes me wonder how many teams think they drastically updated their roster
hokiehill1117 • 10/08/25 01:10 PM ET
Well Will Wade at NCSU brought in a haul of talent for sure. Odom pretty
vtox1 • 10/08/25 01:19 PM ET
seems like this may be one of the deepest ACC's in awhile based on that.**
AnotherTechW • 10/08/25 11:31 AM ET