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vtox1 OP
Jul 01, 2026 at 09:05 PM ET
So, no matter how much lipstick you use VT's MBB portal/recruit class is in
Bottom 3rd of ACC most likely bottom 4th. 247 has portal class as #16 and overall #18. I'd like to see how our returnees rank vs rest of ACC. My quick guess is maybe top of 2nd 3rd -7th? Maybe 5th. Can MY make more from less?

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HtownHokie HtownHokie
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: " Less is more "
https://www.brainyquote.com/photos_tr/en/l/ludwigmiesvand... ** Edited by HtownHokie at 7/6/2026, 11:48:28 PM
Link: Mies:
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VT ChemE 1986
1mo
Given the lack of funds CMY rolled the dice
He may actually have more fun with this group: low expectations, growth potential. Some of these players are young and could take a big step forward. We probably end up in the bottom third of the conference, but we might do better.
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Pride_and_Joy
Well, as long as Mike is having fun. 🙄
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NativeBurger
1mo
We will finish in the bottom third of the league for reasons already stated
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VT One
1mo
The good thing about our class and returners is that when we’re playing, we
will only need one ball.
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RiverVT
1mo
What will be the excuse for MY this year?
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extremehokie
Rather...
What will the CMY fan club's excuses be this year? CMY never really cries excuses, but his fan club does it for him every year. Yea, our BB budget is bottom half, but we should still be better than we have been under his tenure. Teams with less do more.
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ancient alien 2018
1mo
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GoldCoast
1mo
Valid. 4 straight years no tourney and coming off a year…
…vt lost to almost every team with a pulse in conference play
NC Hoke NC Hoke
1mo
Overall #18?
That’s some serious disrespect. On paper I’d concede we lack depth in the frontcourt. But the backcourt and starters seem decent enough to compete and finish higher than that. I don’t know what any other teams look like but I’d be willing to bet we don’t finish no 18th. That’s crazy.
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ancient alien 2018
1mo
when your competition is spending big NIL dollars and you have Argentinian
pesos available, that's how your recruiting winds up. Fairly easy to figure out if you ever read this board and don't just post to complain!!!!
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HokieNL
1mo
Maybe vtox needs to detox 😊
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SC_Hokie
1mo
Overall talent wise yeah maybe. Our class doesn’t pop off the page but
It fits and will do some things very well. We’ve got guards that can penetrate and forwards that can stretch the floor. Several shooters aswell. Will struggle to guard the perimeter, protect the paint, and rebound against certain matchups. Playing all the most difficult opponents at home raises our chances against them. And…. If you take all of our transfers and returners 3 point makes and misses combined…. It averages to 39% this team SHOULD finally be able to shoot at levels we haven’t seen for several years. Hopefully we beat Iowa or West Virginia in the non con. Iowa plays very slow. We should be able to run in transition against them, but Frazier and Byers will have to have the defense working OT. Maybe cattoor can show the guys how to draw some charges lol.
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ancient alien 2018
1mo
Agree with everything except guarding the perimeter. With the quickness
CMY brought in at the one and two, defense there should be improved. Not great but much improved.
HtownHokie HtownHokie
please. tell me a time driving down the lane wasn't open and i'll show you
the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel at rush hours.
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VT One
1mo
Guard height is the concern. We have quickness, toughness, and athleticism
but are undersized generally speaking.
wwhokie1 wwhokie1
I'm also concerned about Center.
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SC_Hokie
1mo
Even if improved, I still view it as a weakness.
I’m not sure we have a guy that can consistently give the other team’s best player an off night. I hope to be wrong, but perimeter defense has been a problem for years now.