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Oklahoma State guard Jaylen Curry (0) shoots over Davidson guard Sam Brown (11) in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Curry became the fifth transfer portal acquisition for the Hokies upon his commitment yesterday.

Oklahoma State guard Jaylen Curry (0) shoots over Davidson guard Sam Brown (11) in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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Curry became the fifth transfer portal acquisition for the Hokies upon his commitment yesterday.

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Virginia Tech finished 19-13 (8-10 ACC) this past season and missed the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year.

Oklahoma's Kuol Atak (22) reacts after a 3-point basket in the second half against Ole Miss on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

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Virginia Tech currently has four additions from the transfer portal this cycle.

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Goff is the third transfer to commit to the Hokies and the first from the Division II level.

Jan 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, N.C.; Wake Forest forward Marqus Marion (11) drives to the basket against Virginia Tech forward Sin'Cere Jones (5).

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What can each of the Hokies' 2025-26 returnees improve at for the 2026-27 campaign?

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Lead editor Thomas Hughes gives a look at how an expanded tournament could have gone over the last 10 seasons for Virginia Tech with Bart Torvik's metrics.

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Where do the Hokies still need to add on to the roster?

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Where are the Hokies at as we near the month of May?

Virginia Tech basketball team in a huddle pregame vs Saint Mary's.

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Transfermania in Blacksburg brought the madness to Virginia Tech but it wasn't the madness that Coach Mike Young expected his 25'-26' team to be in. With seven

Dec 22, 2023; Columbia, S.C. ; South Carolina forward Ben Bosmans-Verdonk (31) and Elon guard Ned Hull (15) battle for a rebound.

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Hull is the fourth player to commit to Virginia tech in this cycle.

Jan 29, 2026; Memphis, Tenn.; Florida Atlantic guard Isaiah Elohim (2) and Memphis guard Julius Thedford (15) reach for a rebound.

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Elohim joins San Diego State big Miles Heide and Oklahoma forward Kuol Atak as the three players to join Virginia Tech's fold for the 2026-27 season.

Jan 29, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls guard Isaiah Elohim (2) shoots the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

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Elohim is the third transfer to commit to Virginia Tech.

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz.; SDSU forward Miles Heide (40) against Arizona during the Hall of Fame Series.

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Heide committed yesterday, joining Oklahoma's Kuol Atak as the second incoming transfer portal commitment for the Hokies this cycle.

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs forward Miles Heide (40) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Hokies add an efficient frontcourt presence as they chase their first NCAA Tournament berth in four years.

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz.; SDSU forward Miles Heide (40) against Arizona during the Hall of Fame Series.

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Heide is the second to commit to the Hokies this portal cycle, joining Oklahoma forward Kuol Atak.

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The Hokies return six players from their 2025-26 roster at the time of writing.

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Gurdak is the fourth outgoing Hokie to commit to a new school.

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Petersen is the third outgoing Hokie from the women's basketball team to announce her new destination.

Izaiah Pasha looks to dunk the ball against UMES on 12/14/2025

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A fresh start at the Mid-Major level.

Mar 6, 2026; Duluth, GA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Carys Baker (10) dribbles against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Baker Fills Louisville's Biggest Offseason Need

Nov 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Mackenzie Nelson (3) back on defense against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Mackenzie Nelson will stay in the ACC, reuniting with Cayla King at Clemson.

Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Jaden Schutt (2) passes the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Luka Bogavac (44) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Jaden Schutt joins Kansas State, reuniting with former Virginia Tech teammate Brandon Rechsteiner.

Mar 7, 2026; Charlottesville, Va.; Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) shoots the ball over Virginia guard Sam Lewis (5).

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Avdalas is the second outgoing Hokie to commit to a new school.

Oklahoma's Kuol Atak (22) passes the ball as Arkansas-Pine Bluff 's Trevon Payton (20) defends.

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Atak is the first — and so far, the only — player to transfer into Virginia Tech thus far this cycle.

Oklahoma's Kuol Atak (22) shoots a 3-point basket over Ole Miss' Patton Pinkins (23) in the second half.

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Atak is the first to commit to Virginia Tech in this transfer portal cycle.