James Duncan

James Duncan

Joined: Aug 18, 2025

James Duncan is a senior at Virginia Tech studying Sports Media and Analytics. He is an active member of 3304 Sports, covering Virginia Tech sports, as well as a reporter for The Lead covering the Washington Commanders. James is passionate about delivering detailed, accurate coverage and helping readers connect with the games they love.

Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; From left: Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit on the ESPN Gameday set at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Three Takeaways From the Hokies 87-51 Victory Over Gardner-Webb

Jan 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Carleigh Wenzel (1) shoots against Louisville Cardinals forward Anaya Hardy (9) and forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Virginia Tech 85-60. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Incoming head coach James Franklin speaks to fans on the sideline before the game at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Jan 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Carys Baker (10) shoots against Louisville Cardinals forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Virginia Tech 85-60. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Hokies were down eight late, but found a way to win the game.

Jan 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ben Hammond (3) shoots against Syracuse Orange forward William Kyle III (42) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Basketball

Syracuse made it close at the end, but the Hokies pulled through with a win.

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) hoists the championship trophy Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, after defeating the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Football

Indiana's rise from one of the worst teams in college football to national champion is one of the biggest stories in recent memory. The Hoosier capped a perfect

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears linebacker Kamauryn Morgan (51) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

The Baylor transfer will no longer be heading to Blacksburg.

Jan 14, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs center Samet Yigitoglu (24) grabs the pass in front of Virginia Tech Hokies forward Amani Hansberry (13) during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Basketball

Virginia Tech loses at the buzzer once again in conference play.

Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) goes to the basket defended but California Golden Bears forward Lee Dort (34) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Hokies were up 12 with 2:18 left in the game.

Penn State wide receivers Peter Gonzalez (84) and Josiah Brown (19) laugh together during football media day in Holuba Hall on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in State College.

Football

Virginia Tech will host Josiah Brown on an official visit.

Sep 20, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Ayden Greene (0) runs after a catch as Wofford Terriers defensive back Darius Malcolm Jr. (14) attempts to tackle him during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Football

The Hokies' Number One Receiver from 2025 is coming back.

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jeffrey Overton (16) runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

This backfield duo could be key for Virginia Tech in 2026

Nov 25, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Brent Pry looks on from the sidelines Virginia Cavaliers during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Below are details of Brent Pry's new contract with Virginia Tech.

ASU Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) scrambles away from Houston Cougars defensive lineman Eddie Walls III (90) at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.

Virginia Tech is continuing its search for its next quarterback. Could Sam Leavitt be that guy?

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jeffrey Overton (16) runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

The Virginia high school standout is returning to the Hokies.