Virginia Tech Hokies Update: Former Coach Makes Another Move, Baseball Suffers Tough Loss
The college basketball offseason is in full swing, bringing chaos to both the transfer portal and the coaching carousel. As players search for new opportunities, so too are coaches, and a familiar name in Virginia Tech history has made yet another career move.
Buzz Williams Lands at Maryland After Coaching Shake-Up
Rumors had been swirling for days, and on Tuesday, they were confirmed—former Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams is officially heading to Maryland. The move follows Kevin Willard’s departure to Villanova, a transition that many saw coming as soon as the Wildcats’ coaching vacancy opened.
Williams, who previously coached at Marquette, Virginia Tech, and most recently Texas A&M, has developed a reputation for staying at a program for about five to six years before seeking his next challenge. Now, he takes the reins at Maryland, where he is expected to bring his signature intensity and leadership to the Terrapins.
For Hokies fans, the move is another chapter in Williams’ well-documented coaching journey. While his tenure in Blacksburg saw significant success, he has continued his pattern of moving from program to program. Maryland is likely to benefit from his experience—at least for the typical five to six years before he sets his sights on the next opportunity.
Hokies Baseball Stumbles Against Radford
On the same day Virginia Tech’s baseball team achieved a No. 25 ranking from Baseball America, they suffered a disappointing 8-1 loss to Radford in a non-conference matchup at English Field. The Hokies struggled offensively throughout the game, managing to avoid a shutout only in the bottom of the ninth when Anderson French delivered a solo home run.
While the loss is a setback, Virginia Tech will have a chance to bounce back this weekend when they travel to South Bend for a crucial three-game ACC series against Notre Dame. With conference play heating up, the Hokies will need to regroup quickly and find consistency to maintain their standing in the rankings.
Looking Ahead
Between coaching changes and tough losses on the diamond, it’s been an eventful week for Virginia Tech athletics. As the basketball landscape continues to shift and the baseball team looks to recover, Hokies fans will be watching closely to see how both stories unfold.