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Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young communicates with his team playing Clemson during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.

Three Recruits Mike Young Should Track for Virginia Tech Basketball's Class of 2026

Head coach Mike Young faces a pivotal 2026 recruiting cycle. Here’s a look at three prospects he should draw to Blacksburg to potentially better the program’s future.

Thomas Hughes
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Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young communicates with his team playing Clemson during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
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Three Recruits Mike Young Should Track for Virginia Tech Basketball's Class of 2026

Head coach Mike Young faces a pivotal 2026 recruiting cycle. Here’s a look at three prospects he should draw to Blacksburg to potentially better the program’s future.

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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
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Mar 8, 2025; Clemson, SC, USA;  Virginia Tech Mike Young during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Nov 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Megan Duffy talks to the official during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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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
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Jan 11, 2020; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young reacts with athletic director Whit Babcock following the victory against the NC State Wolfpack at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Thomas Shroyer-Imagn Images

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Mar 8, 2025; Clemson, SC, USA;  Virginia Tech Mike Young during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Mar 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young talks to his team during a timeout during the second half against Syracuse Orange at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
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Mar 8, 2025; Clemson, SC, USA;  Virginia Tech Mike Young during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Mar 8, 2025; Clemson, SC, USA;  Virginia Tech Mike Young during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Jan 11, 2020; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young reacts with athletic director Whit Babcock following the victory against the NC State Wolfpack at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Thomas Shroyer-Imagn Images

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