Virginia Tech Reloads: Hokies Land Izaiah Pasha and Set Sights on More Transfer Portal Talent
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team continues to make strategic moves in the transfer portal, adding new pieces to bolster its roster for the future. Head coach Mike Young secured a significant commitment this week from Delaware point guard Izaiah Pasha—an up-and-coming player who brings both talent and long-term potential to the Hokies.
Pasha, a standout freshman for the Blue Hens, committed to Virginia Tech on Monday and arrives in Blacksburg with three years of eligibility remaining. Known for his playmaking ability and late-season surge at Delaware, Pasha is expected to compete for meaningful minutes right away. His arrival signals a major win for a Tech squad looking to reshape its backcourt.
National rankings reflect Pasha’s rising stock. According to 247Sports, he is ranked No. 96 among transfer portal prospects, while ESPN slots him at No. 88. Notably, he isn’t the only highly ranked addition to the Hokies’ roster. Center Amani Hansberry, another key commitment, checks in at No. 89 on 247Sports and No. 92 on ESPN. Between the two, Tech now boasts two top-100 portal prospects heading into the next season.
One of the major advantages of landing players like Pasha and Hansberry is their remaining eligibility. Pasha has three years left, while Hansberry brings two. In today’s era of player movement and one-year rentals, bringing in multi-year athletes offers Tech some much-needed roster stability and developmental upside.
While these additions are exciting, Coach Young and his staff aren’t done yet. With a few more scholarships to fill and talent still available in the portal, the Hokies are actively scouting for additional upgrades. Whether it’s a sharpshooting wing, a stretch big, or another defensive-minded guard, expect Tech to stay aggressive in finding the right fits to round out their roster.
With Pasha now in the fold and Hansberry adding muscle inside, Virginia Tech fans have good reason to feel optimistic. The 2025-26 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one, and these transfer pickups could be the spark that helps the Hokies climb back into ACC contention. Stay tuned—the portal madness is far from over.