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Bon Air Hokie
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No true center on WBB

I'm afraid that with our two tallest players being 6'3" freshmen, we are going to have a hard time on the boards this year. What's your take on that?
Posted: 06/23/2025 at 07:18 PM ET
(In response to this post by David Cunningham)

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Writing a basketball Q&A (both MBB and WBB) soon. Leave your questions.**
David CunninghamAdmin • 06/23/25 03:52 PM ET
Tell us about the new guy. **
Stork • 06/25/25 11:01 AM ET
Ha. Mid-writing and the new WBB assistant is announced. I'll mention him.**
David CunninghamAdmin • 06/25/25 11:04 AM ET
David,
JerryLopez5 • 06/25/25 12:49 PM ET
The story on the new assistant will be up in the next hour.
David CunninghamAdmin • 06/25/25 02:03 PM ET
3 assistant coaches and one associate HC. A lot. Someone leaving?**
j9hokie • 06/25/25 11:36 AM ET
Nope. Can have up to five assistants now.**
David CunninghamAdmin • 06/25/25 11:49 AM ET
Thanks David**
Stork • 06/25/25 11:23 AM ET
Actually going to write up a separate article on Guensch.**
David CunninghamAdmin • 06/25/25 11:49 AM ET
Will the 2 BB programs ignite a renewed Cassell Guard presence?**
TomTurkey • 06/24/25 12:33 PM ET
I sure hope so!**
GoFightingGobblers • 06/25/25 08:38 PM ET
David, since we don't have a 5, how will be defend/score against ACC bigs?**
George Baylor • 06/24/25 10:04 AM ET
Toby Fornier would like to answer this question!
VAHokie89 • 06/24/25 07:01 PM ET
Of the 24 players named last year to the All-ACC 1st & 2nd teams, exactly 2
Stork • 06/24/25 11:09 AM ET
It isn't an obsession with a "Center" . It is a factor of
VAHokie89 • 06/24/25 07:03 PM ET
Exactly right - I think Duffy's first priority are players that can play...
vtbball80 • 06/24/25 12:05 PM ET
You can do both, but we should not fall into the trap
VAHokie89 • 06/24/25 07:05 PM ET
My point is that Duffy WANTS to play half court defense with.....
vtbball80 • 06/24/25 09:03 PM ET
Agreed, but it is rare for a team to truly score a large %
VAHokie89 • 06/25/25 10:51 AM ET
Don't get me wrong, I don't see this team as the reincarnation of.....
vtbball80 • 06/25/25 03:53 PM ET
I think CMD would love a 'big' that fits her style of play but those are ..
vt90 • 06/25/25 10:32 AM ET
This.**
Stork • 06/25/25 01:36 PM ET
Seek your insights on Duffy culture, patience in building program (see Q)
Wiseguy86 • 06/23/25 10:13 PM ET
No true center on WBB ◄
Bon Air Hokie • 06/23/25 07:18 PM ET
NOt just the boards, interior defense**
VAHokie89 • 06/24/25 07:06 PM ET
Freelon is actually a very good rebounder- there might be other concerns
Hokiekid1 • 06/24/25 02:23 PM ET
What do you think the key areas for improvement needed are for WBB
VAHokie89 • 06/23/25 05:33 PM ET
For WBB
JerryLopez5 • 06/23/25 05:08 PM ET
I agree with VAHokie89 about the defense
CarolinaHokieFan • 06/24/25 06:50 PM ET
There were probably more than a couple
VAHokie89 • 06/24/25 07:11 PM ET
I just rewatched the Duke game on YouTube
CarolinaHokieFan • 06/24/25 09:23 PM ET
Will Mike Young change his system to deal with the roster turnovers**
gdot • 06/23/25 04:15 PM ET
Wrong site
134465Hokie • 06/24/25 12:19 PM ET
OP indicated both are game (GWIDT?) **
TomTurkey • 06/24/25 12:36 PM ET