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David Cunningham David Cunningham OP
Jul 07, 2026 at 12:25 PM ET
Jessica Dimaro Signs With Virginia Tech (Story)
Link: Story

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HtownHokie HtownHokie
so it is so! I guess D Wilson ran her down after all: my 6/27 post explains
after her video was taken down and it seemed she would not don the O&M, I posted: “say it ain't so. let her bring a "Sunshine Rabbit" along to the VT O&M stop . if nothing else David Wilson can come back and run her down for halftime” I am so happy she has “returned”. she will be a BIG difference maker - especially if we can retain her for all 3 years. let’s go!
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Scream_On_D
can you post a video that can be watched if user doesn't have twitter?
HtownHokie HtownHokie
getting to know you vid, not
any competitive highlights
HtownHokie HtownHokie
a short vid of post-play competitive highlights
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Scream_On_D
Thank you. She looks to be a great Hokie!
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lazarus1
any idea as to which other college teams
were also recruiting her?
nvpbrown nvpbrown
@David Cunningham I think you're wrong about her eligibility?
In the article you linked, the age-based rules don't kick in as mandatory until next year. Her category should be: Prospects who initially enroll full time at any college or university during 2026-27. Either the previous rules OR the new age-based model, whichever is most beneficial to the student-athlete. I think this means she can get four years under the old rules, unless there was already something in place in those rules that limited her eligibility.
David Cunningham David Cunningham OP
Hm, interesting. I misread that. Assumed she’d fall under there.
My best guess, though, is she’d still get 3 years — just like Izoje did, who came over at 21. Even if the new rules don’t apply, the NCA would probably still limit her to three years based on her age/experience. It did the same thing with Antonio Dorn. We’ll see. Thanks for pointing it out.
nvpbrown nvpbrown
Yeah, there may be additional restrictions on older international players.
So could still be right on total eligibility. The age limitation came up with wrestling super-recruit Bo Bassett, who is older than the average HS student. My understanding is that he's getting five years of eligibility because he's coming this year but might have only gotten four if the age limitation wasn't deferred until 2027.
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chagerma
Does she have rookie of the year type impact like her former teammate?
1977hokie 1977hokie
We’ve had several WBB players at this height, in recent times they’ve been
developmental,could this one be ACC ready? Sounds promising! We need this to work to progress this year
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mrknowitall
She looks more aggressive on offense than centers we've had in the past
** Edited by mrknowitall at 7/7/2026, 9:07:17 PM
HtownHokie HtownHokie
100% agree. she passes & then sprints to the rim expecting the pass & score
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chagerma
That'll make 4 on the roster 6'3"+. Dare I say we play big.
Has anyone thrown out expected starting lineups yet? Suffren Wenzel Wells Latham Dimaro Or go big with Trent for Latham or Hurst for Wells. Hard not to be excited for top 50 players who put up 16 & 9 against ranked SEC opponents and played 10min/game as a freshman. Look at Strack or Silva's freshman numbers. It's certainly plausible that Hurst could make same jump with double the minutes. I like finally having a high % shooter coming in and not just a volume shooter like Wenzel and Amoore.
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MrFantastic!
Here ya go
Suffren Wenzel Hurst Latham Dimaro Sears, Anderson, Trent, Wells getting ok minutes! Jenkins is a ???? Goff, Harris and Baldasarree I just think need time. A good solid nine rotation. Depth is there people Carleigh backed by Kaleo Suffren by Sears Hurst by Wells or possibly vice versa Latham getting spelled by Trent or Jenkins or Hurst Dimoro by Trent or Latham So many combinations imho ! More pressure D I can see. More athleticism. More scorers. Getting Dimaro could be missing piece for something very fun! Time will tell! ** Edited by MrFantastic! at 7/8/2026, 8:05:54 AM
HtownHokie HtownHokie
fun. FUN! i like fun. i believe our Lady Hokies should have more fun this
season and we should be there to make it loud, positive, loud, family, loud, encouraging FUN - spelled with a W. i am , now , looking forward to the '26-'27 season! let's go
Nelsonia Hokie Nelsonia Hokie
Sears might be over Wells. Shooting. Time will tell though
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Ramj4450
Definitely not
Definitely not starting Latham or Trent at the 3. Would limit the offense. Hurst likely starts there imo. And bring Wells off the bench ** Edited by Ramj4450 at 7/7/2026, 6:46:24 PM
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chagerma
Don't need to & still have 3 on the court at 6'2"+ w/ Hurst, Latham, Dimaro
I don't know that CMD has history of playing with that size but she likely won't be able to keep those 3 off the court together.
Newt Newt
I can't wait to see how playing time shakes out
These are exciting times.
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BigDaddyHokie
She looks ACC ready to me. With her experience in the pros
and what I've seen, she should be a starter immediately and help VT be a top ACC team.