Virginia Tech is making waves across multiple sports this week, with major headlines in basketball, baseball, and football recruiting that have fans buzzing.
Basketball Staff Gets a Boost
Hokies men’s basketball coach Mike Young continues to retool his program this offseason—not just with player transfers, but with strategic staff additions. The latest move? Virginia Tech has hired Nelson Hernandez, who previously served as the director of player personnel and recruiting at West Virginia. Hernandez played a key role in building the Mountaineers into a 19-win squad last season, including a solid 10-10 record in the competitive Big 12.
This move further strengthens the growing Morgantown-to-Blacksburg pipeline. Young already landed former WVU assistant Chester Frazier and forward Amani Hansberry via the portal. With Hernandez on board, the Hokies are doubling down on experienced recruiting and player development talent, setting themselves up for long-term success.
Baseball Dominates ETSU in Midweek Tune-Up
After a disappointing weekend sweep at home against Florida State, the Virginia Tech baseball team bounced back in a big way with a decisive 11-4 road win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night. The Hokies now sit at 24-13 heading into a crucial home series against North Carolina.
The offense came alive, led by home runs from Henry Cooke and Ben Watson. Watson also tallied two RBIs, alongside clutch performances from Ethan Gibson, Hudson Lutterman, and Nick Locutro—each driving in two runs. With the ACC schedule heating up, this was the kind of confidence-boosting win the Hokies needed.
Football Recruiting Heating Up—In-State Star Intrigued
Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry is gaining momentum on the recruiting trail. Over the weekend, the Hokies secured two Class of 2026 commitments—kicker Will Love and linebacker Joshua Pittman. But the buzz continues with in-state defensive lineman JaySean Richardson, who came away impressed after a recent visit to Blacksburg.
Richardson, a highly-rated recruit from Richmond, told 247Sports that he appreciated how defensive line coach J.C. Siefkes plans to use him in the Hokies’ system. With an official visit scheduled for June 20, and a prior trip to Virginia lined up earlier that month, the battle for Richardson’s commitment may come down to a classic in-state showdown between the Hokies and Cavaliers.
Exciting times are ahead in Hokie Nation.