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N: Buzz almost definitely going to Texas A&M once we lose, as apparently he's decided not to meet with our AD after the season to hear his 'stay at VT' pitch. V: gently caress, we very well could be almost completely devoid of talent next year and better make a great hire if we want to try to build on our success. Initial names I've heard include Cronin, Oats, Hoiberg, though Twitter seems to think Hoiberg to Nebraska, so who knows. Here's hoping we at least make the sweet 16 this year...
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Adun posted:I mean this sounds like B-S if only because wouldn’t you want some leverage to get a better offer out of Texas A&M? They poo poo money and supposedly are going to make him a top 5 paid coach, plus the massive facilities and logistical advantages their amount of money entails.
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Mar 19, 2019 02:32
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With Buzz leaving for TAMU (is rear end my dude), all I can hope for is that we manage to end Zion's college career Friday night just to get one more game of the Buzz era.
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Mar 27, 2019 16:45
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Troy Queef posted:Nate Oats to Bama is a done deal Was hoping we'd take a shot at him, name had come up for VT along with Marshall & Cronin. If only we weren't still playing and already had an opening to fill >< Stupid timing.
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Mar 27, 2019 21:55
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Apparently Buzz agreed to leave VT for A&M last year, but wanted to stick around Tech to see how far this team could make it this year. He'll be going to $5.2m supposedly, leaving our cupboard almost completely dry of talent, and will likely get replaced by Mick Cronin. It was a good run with a disappointing end 
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Mar 30, 2019 17:56
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elentar posted:ugh I loving hate Mick Cronin, just the dirtiest teams out there Have also heard it could Wojo or Marshall, and I'm definitely hoping for one of those two.
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Mar 31, 2019 18:37
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gently caress Duke hooray! Hearing more and more noise around Wojo as VT's next coach, which I absolutely love because it creates a strange animosity from Marquette for stealing all their coaches.
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Apr 1, 2019 18:54
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MourningView posted:Wofford had a really dope offense and he built the program from Division II to one of the best mid majors in the country. They were top 20 KenPom this year and got a 7 seed from the SoCon. I'd be really happy with that hire. Remains to be seen if he can recruit at a decent level or not, Wofford had no resources, and he's actually from SWVA near Tech, so it's coming home for him. I feel like we over payed him, but oh well. Dude needs to do some WORK recruiting our current squad and commits, because we have the chance to be an absolute tire fire with the # of players who've already jumped into the transfer portal or left for the draft.
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Apr 8, 2019 21:18
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elentar posted:Kerry Blackshear is transferring out of VT, I’m guessing to follow Peterson? Tough on Tech, they were already losing a ton of minutes. Buzz Williams? Sounds like he's likely going pro, but put his name in the portal to figure out if he wants to transfer. Could still stay at Tech, but I'd guess he's playing overseas next year. E: Just a clarification, putting your name in the transfer portal does not mean you're definitely transferring, you can take your name back out if you want. Unless you're Chris Clarke, since he's no longer welcome as a student at VT.
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Apr 16, 2019 20:19
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MC Fruit Stripe posted:Any word why Chris Clarke was suspended? Domestic violence. Punched his girlfriend in the eye, she went ballistic posting it on social media and such, but declined to include the detail that he hit her because she threatened to stab him while holding a knife. After he was suspended he reportedly handled things poorly on his end and ran out of welcome. Most recently was arrested for possession during the NCAAT. He'll play well for someone else next year I imagine.
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Apr 16, 2019 23:27
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Well everyone on the VT side of things thought star freshman wing Landers Nolley, top 100 kid out of HS, was going to transfer home to UGA, using the fact he recently had a kid there to get a waiver. New staff convinced him to stay, completely out of left field. Now have to hope he can convince Kerry Blackshear to stick around rather than go play for Kentucky, Kansas, or Florida, his three main suitors atm.
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Apr 17, 2019 19:54
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Demon Of The Fall posted:Wouldn't mind Blackshear on the Vols, don't think we are in for him though. Sounds like UK, KU, UF, VT, or pro. His dad played pro ball in Spain for a long time while KJ was growing up, imagine he'll end up playing euro ball.
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Apr 17, 2019 21:16
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Cole Anthony committing next Monday. Hopefully to UNC so we've got a chance at holding on to 4* CG Anthony Harris...
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Apr 18, 2019 19:24
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Cole Anthony committed to UNC yesterday, and Anthony Harris is committing at 6:30 EST tonight. He's currently on an OV to Chapel Hill, so have to assume ol' Roy got him too.
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Apr 23, 2019 21:15
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And Roy pulls Anthony Harris also. Hopefully VT can convince a couple of their '20 targets to reclass, or it's gonna start getting ugly just trying to have enough bodies. Currently on track for 5 scholarship players. Thanks Buzz!
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Apr 23, 2019 23:39
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Mike Young doing a pretty good job holding down the fort in Blacksburg so far. Convinced high 4* R-FR Landers Nolley to come back after he put his name in the transfer portal. Seems about to lock down getting high 4* SO PG Wabissa Bede back from the portal as well, and it's sounding like if Kerry Blackshear chooses to play college ball this year, he'll be doing so in Blacksburg. He's also convinced a top 100 2020 PG, Jalen Cone, to reclass to 2019 and commit, which should be happening for VT Thursday. Went from not even having enough bodies to field a starting 5 of scholarship players to potentially competing for a bubble spot next year. Have to say I'm surprised given he's never really done big boy recruiting before or even had a recruiting budget.
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May 7, 2019 19:21
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VT coming close to finishing off the '19 class finally; picked up commitments from 6'10" C John Ojiako and 6'3" SG Nahiem Alleyne, both talented kids who need some time to polish their game, .88 3* kids. We have two spots left, one's being held for Kerry Blackshear still, and the staff is recruiting F Lok Wur extensively. Hopefully we get Wur, kid looks incredibly talented, but didn't get rated due to academic issues. He got his grades back on track and got eligible, so instead of looking at JUCO or prep, kid got some (reportedly) 34 offers in the last month. Just released a top 5 of TAMU, VT, Oregon, Hawaii, and Creighton. VT insider said he thinks he'd be a high 4* if he were rated now, and was supposedly offered by, but isn't considering, Kansas and Louisville. If I were him I'd go to Hawaii, but I think our priorities are different If Coach Mike Young somehow gets Blackshear back and secures Wur, that's an incredible job staunching the bleeding from Buzz leaving.
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Jun 18, 2019 20:46
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Still consistently hearing Kerry Blackshear coming back to VT from VT's side. The feedback Tennessee is riding high on is the exact same thing he told every school he visited; great experience, great opportunity, etc. That guy that said KJ was down to just VT or Tenn was wrong at the time, was just speculating. Also hearing that he'll decide in the next 72 hours, so should know one way or another shortly.
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Jun 23, 2019 21:13
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Joey Freshwater posted:It’s been the next 72 hours for like 3 weeks now Any time now! 
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Jun 26, 2019 06:49
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Twitter seems to think Blackshear's committing to Florida tonight. Sucks if true, but makes sense for him, and I'll miss having him in O&M.
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Jun 26, 2019 23:22
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Makes sense, in that he's from Orlando, also where his family still lives. Honestly figured they'd be our biggest competition.
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Jun 27, 2019 02:20
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VT flips 4* SG Joe Bamisile from Northwestern. Top 100 lengthy 2/3 who scores well at all three layers. Mike Young proving me SUPER wrong, dude's recruiting fantastically so far. We're a basketball school now!
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Jul 25, 2019 18:52
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VT hosting top 40 PF Henry Coleman this weekend. Had his OV to Duke last weekend, entire VT staff was in last night to see him in-home. Won't be taking more than one more OV after this one. Smart money's on Duke, but desperately hoping we can snag him away, especially since he's in-state and his dad was a football star playing for Frank Beamer. If we managed to, our 3-player class would briefly be #1 in the country, which is just confusing.
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kiimo posted:I would like to formally welcome the Tennessee Volunteer fans into the “Oh poo poo football sucks when does basketball start?” club Sadly enough, VT too this year.
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