Virginia Tech's James Johnson first took notice of Warren Craft 's abilities in the 2011/2012 season. The 6'2", 160-pound Craft, then a freshman, was a starter on William Fleming High's (Roanoke, VA) varsity basketball squad, and Johnson was an assistant to Tech head coach Seth Greenberg.
In April, Greenberg was dismissed as Hokies head coach, and ultimately he was replaced by Johnson. So when the William Fleming standout shooting guard took the court at Tech's Elite Camp this summer, Johnson was now Hokies head coach. Craft impressed, earning an offer from Tech's new head man.