Virginia Tech Basketball Faces Major Roster Shake-Up as Three Players Enter Transfer Portal
The college basketball offseason is officially underway, and for Virginia Tech, it’s already bringing big changes. While the NCAA transfer portal won’t officially open until March 24, players are wasting no time declaring their intentions to seek new opportunities. The Hokies are now facing a significant roster shake-up, with three players announcing their decisions to transfer ahead of next season.
For teams that missed out on both the NCAA Tournament and the NIT, the focus now shifts to offseason recruiting—both in terms of scouting new talent and convincing key players to stay. Unfortunately for Virginia Tech, they’ll be losing some familiar faces as head coach Mike Young prepares for another critical offseason of roster rebuilding.
The Three Departing Players
Rodney Brown (Sophomore, Guard)
Brown will be on his third team in three seasons, having spent just one year in Blacksburg. The 6-foot-6 California native played in 18 games, averaging 15.2 minutes per contest while contributing four points per game on 37.5% shooting. With limited impact on the floor, Brown’s decision to transfer isn’t entirely surprising, and he could look for a landing spot closer to home.
Jaydon Young (Sophomore, Guard)
Young was a key piece of Virginia Tech’s rotation, appearing in all 32 games and ranking third on the team in scoring with 8.1 points per game. Despite some strong performances late in the season, his inconsistency remained a concern. Shooting just 34.7% from the floor and 29.6% from beyond the arc, Young struggled with efficiency. His performance in the ACC Tournament loss to Cal—where he shot a brutal 5-of-19 from the floor and 0-of-11 from three—likely left a lasting impression on the coaching staff. While he showed flashes of potential, Virginia Tech’s staff may be looking for a more consistent scoring threat moving forward.
Patrick Wessler (Redshirt Sophomore, Center)
The 7-footer provided depth in the frontcourt and was a regular part of the rotation throughout the latter half of the season. He appeared in 31 games, averaging four points and three rebounds in just over 10 minutes per contest. While Wessler showed promise around the basket, his decision to transfer leaves the Hokies with another hole to fill in their frontcourt.
With these three departures, Virginia Tech now faces a pivotal offseason. Expect Mike Young and his staff to be active in the transfer portal as they look to reload and strengthen the roster for next season.