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Needed to drop about 20 lbs and firm up his body

Not sure he'll be as motivated to do that with the transition to Rutgers. I think his shot will develop (witness his decent foul shot mechanics and percentage). I think he would have developed into a very good college big man had he stayed at Tech. More risk on his development now. He's never going to be an NBA prospect though. Which unfortunately means he's doing the right thing by maximizing his college earnings.
Posted: 05/09/2026 at 11:49 AM ET
(In response to this post by marcbvtgm)

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Musa Sagnia Commits To Virginia Tech (Story)**
David CunninghamAdmin • 05/08/26 12:03 PM ET
Oof,… 45% FTs**
VTKev80 • 05/09/26 09:30 AM ET
Im looking at all the nc state fans saying how bad he is has me scared **
Pradapython • 05/08/26 09:54 PM ET
NC State fans, nuff said. **
VaTechHokiesACC • 05/13/26 05:16 AM ET
And "all those fans" are the same type that wanted Pedulla to hit the road
ancient alien 2018 • 05/09/26 02:50 AM ET
"When life gives ya sour grapes, don't make yourself jelly." - Nietzsche
KCHokie2 • 05/09/26 05:51 AM ET
"Ziggy Zaggy, Oi Oi Oi!"**
HokieNL • 05/09/26 10:44 PM ET
"Out of chaos comes order" " Oh blow it out ...............""**
ancient alien 2018 • 05/09/26 10:27 PM ET
People were happy to see Pedulla leave...
GCHokie34 • 05/08/26 11:16 PM ET
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vtfin91 • 05/11/26 02:49 PM ET
Most people wanted Pedulla to share the ball instead of leaving.**
jrc3rd • 05/09/26 07:30 AM ET
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YBYSAIAHokie • 05/09/26 08:36 AM ET
Okay, I wanted him to share the ball more. Maybe he didn't trust that his
jrc3rd • 05/09/26 08:50 AM ET
Not the vocal people on the boards or social media
Hokie Chris • 05/09/26 07:57 AM ET
Haven't seen anyone happy Neo is leaving.
EDGEMAN • 05/09/26 07:12 AM ET
You need to go back through this board then.**
marcbvtgm • 05/12/26 11:03 AM ET
I’m not glad but I’m hoping for an uptick in our shooting percentage
NC Hoke • 05/10/26 12:29 AM ET
Quick question...
GCHokie34 • 05/09/26 01:50 PM ET
" People" ? Do you mean some people? I wasn't on either.**
ancient alien 2018 • 05/08/26 11:39 PM ET
So basically a Dorn replacement.I think it's a wash on the centers with the
HokieBrazil • 05/08/26 01:36 PM ET
Sagnia will start**
GCHokie34 • 05/08/26 11:03 PM ET
I was just looking at last year's production.But Sagnia played in the first
HokieBrazil • 05/09/26 01:01 PM ET
I dont think his skill set was good for what Wade does**
GCHokie34 • 05/09/26 01:51 PM ET
Sounds familiar. Like Neo here?**
Femoyer Hokie • 05/09/26 02:04 PM ET
No...Neo was a great fit.
GCHokie34 • 05/09/26 02:14 PM ET
hopefully he can jump over a shoe box unlike our previous 5's
VermontDDS • 05/08/26 08:32 PM ET
you have described his known strengths, so far, in D1 hoops.**
ancient alien 2018 • 05/09/26 02:52 AM ET
Gurdak had to play as a true frosh. Tough. Now CMY has two centers
ancient alien 2018 • 05/08/26 01:45 PM ET
Never got the whole Gurdak "upside" thing.
marcbvtgm • 05/08/26 05:20 PM ET
disagree 100%
radford Hokie • 05/11/26 10:27 AM ET
You basically repeated the strengths I pointed out and ignored the flaws**
marcbvtgm • 05/12/26 11:11 AM ET
point is... he was a skilled freshman big
radford Hokie • 05/12/26 12:25 PM ET
Needed to drop about 20 lbs and firm up his body ◄
Hoke • 05/09/26 11:49 AM ET
Fair enough, but getting bigger is more likely than smaller for a 19yr old.**
marcbvtgm • 05/12/26 11:10 AM ET
17 points, 19 rebounds vs Hoos showed his potential.**
YBYSAIAHokie • 05/09/26 08:47 AM ET
What did 6 & 3 vs UVA the next time in March show?**
marcbvtgm • 05/12/26 11:07 AM ET
He was still a freshman **
VaTechHokiesACC • 05/13/26 05:18 AM ET
He played as a true freshman.
EDGEMAN • 05/09/26 07:17 AM ET
I doubt it was a massive amount of cash.
marcbvtgm • 05/12/26 11:08 AM ET
He was Armando Bacot - lite, and his defense will improve with
goodbadugly • 05/08/26 06:57 PM ET
Amando Bacot? LOL.**
marcbvtgm • 05/12/26 11:10 AM ET
After the injuries we dealt with last year...
HokieJonez • 05/08/26 11:02 PM ET
The potential is there. CMY would have worked on his game. Rutgers?
ancient alien 2018 • 05/08/26 05:52 PM ET
How many guys improved last year from 24-25? Or even as the season went on?
marcbvtgm • 05/12/26 11:23 AM ET
Gurdak really had no "ups" though...
HokieJonez • 05/08/26 03:01 PM ET
This will be a very different team from what we have seen from CMY
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/08/26 12:49 PM ET
At 23 yrs old, I hope he's not a Dorn in terms of development.
chagerma • 05/08/26 01:37 PM ET
We will not have an ACC starting caliber center.
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/08/26 01:42 PM ET
Badly needed. Even an average rim protector will make a big difference. **
VT One • 05/08/26 01:33 PM ET