A lot of what you said...
I would put it into 3 buckets
1) perform what VT needs to do to play the way they need to play (i.e. run the system, be where you need to be when you need to be there)
This is things like knowing all the plays and actions. Knowing which gap to be in defensively. Knowing where the ball needs to go and where the open teammate should be.
Take care of the ball, dont foul, low possessions, team rebound, etc
2) play to the scout for VTs opponents - understand what VT is doing differently game to game that is designed to stop particular strengths of your opponent
This is things like going under/over ball screens, hard hedging, stringing out, drop coverage on ball screens. Knowing who to sprint to on a closeout and who to play as a driver or passer.
3) play within the range of what you can do - what I mean by this is not being too passive as to make your skills useless, but also dont try to be so aggressive that the risk outweighs the reward. Stay within yourself while still pushing your comfort level and keep pressure on your opponent
This is things like Avdalas being aggressive enough to use his strengths while someone like Pasha shouldn't try to take over a game when theyre in but rather play within themselves.
BOTH cases should be pushing the limits of what their ceiling is, however.
Thread Replies (13)
I know SMU is good but I think we have a shot,we played them even last year
-- HokieBrazil
Jan 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
HokieBrazil
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01/12/26 12:55 PM ET
I think they thump us bad. **
-- 40ozDistrict
Jan 13, 2026 at 07:22 PM ET
40ozDistrict
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01/13/26 07:22 PM ET
I am impressed with SMU. I think they will beat us by 8 at their place.**
-- OrlandoHokie
Jan 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM ET
OrlandoHokie
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01/12/26 10:31 PM ET
They also have a couple of players who were hurt last year and are back.**
-- HokieHeartNSoul
Jan 12, 2026 at 09:23 PM ET
HokieHeartNSoul
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01/12/26 09:23 PM ET
i think Wednesday is a good measuring stick for mid season expectations **
-- VermontDDS
Jan 12, 2026 at 01:56 PM ET
VermontDDS
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01/12/26 01:56 PM ET
It would be a much bigger win then UVa and it definitely
-- Vippie1
Jan 12, 2026 at 03:24 PM ET
Vippie1
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01/12/26 03:24 PM ET
Take a look at the site AnotherTechW posted above.
-- LonghornHokie
Jan 13, 2026 at 05:47 PM ET
LonghornHokie
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01/13/26 05:47 PM ET
There isnt a team VT doesnt have a shot at**
-- GCHokie34
Jan 12, 2026 at 01:45 PM ET
GCHokie34
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01/12/26 01:45 PM ET
GC question..CMY said postgame radio we're playing good ball, not great
-- HokieSA
Jan 12, 2026 at 03:18 PM ET
HokieSA
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01/12/26 03:18 PM ET
We need TJ. Period.**
-- HokieHeartNSoul
Jan 12, 2026 at 09:25 PM ET
HokieHeartNSoul
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01/12/26 09:25 PM ET
A lot of what you said...
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-- GCHokie34
Jan 12, 2026 at 05:33 PM ET
GCHokie34
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01/12/26 05:33 PM ET
Sounds like a fine line to walk **
-- Lancelot Link
Jan 12, 2026 at 08:10 PM ET
Lancelot Link
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01/12/26 08:10 PM ET
The last few games defensively
-- NOVAHokie08
Jan 12, 2026 at 01:06 PM ET
NOVAHokie08
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01/12/26 01:06 PM ET