Va Tech basketball

[Ragingcroc]

Box out on defense and don't miss on offense.

We'll definitely need to rebound as a team but JVZ will get his fair share of offensive boards.

 

[wildturkey]

I suppose we could employ the strategy of ignoring offensive rebounds in favor of getting back on D. The center and maybe a wing will be the only players with the green light to rebound, everyone else is to get back on D. As far as defensive rebounds, yeah...probably gonna be a bit tough if we don't get some height with. Maybe we can get Cofer and Henry.

 

[NickVT10]

The discussions that have been on TKP point to us possibly getting 1 more player this year now that Wood is gone (Cofer, Henry, or a PG) but if not, saving the schollies for next year. Having 5 or 6 guys in 1 class puts a lot of stress on the program and makes it harder to secure a roster full of high end talent. Henry is a JUCO so that would help us a lot for the 2014 class in spacing out the class sizes in the future.

 

[Ragingcroc]

The discussions that have been on TKP point to us possibly getting 1 more player this year now that Wood is gone (Cofer, Henry, or a PG) but if not, saving the schollies for next year. Having 5 or 6 guys in 1 class puts a lot of stress on the program and makes it harder to secure a roster full of high end talent. Henry is a JUCO so that would help us a lot for the 2014 class in spacing out the class sizes in the future.

Not sure we need another PG. We have Wilson and Smith and can also slide one of our SG over as they all have good handles. We definitely need another PF/C. I would say get another PF/C or a SF/PF and then save the rest of the scholarships for next year.

 

[vtfan15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>South Florida transfer John Egbunu is adding Virginia Tech to his list, plans to visit Blacksburg soon. Zona, UF, Mich St, Gtown in mix.</p>&mdash; Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/statuses/464497179520819200">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Ragingcroc]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>South Florida transfer John Egbunu is adding Virginia Tech to his list, plans to visit Blacksburg soon. Zona, UF, Mich St, Gtown in mix.</p>&mdash; Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/statuses/464497179520819200">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[vtfan15]

And according to Rev there are mixed reports on Cofer. Apparently on the same day his coach told a reporter that GT lead due to proximity with FSU 2nd while Cofer's dad told a different reporter that GT was eliminated...

 

[vtfan15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Maryland transfer Seth Allen told ESPN that Virginia, Virginia Tech and N.C. State are among those who have expressed interest thus far.</p>&mdash; Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/statuses/464748940173135874">May 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[vtfan15]

Already visited UVA<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A source close to Seth Allen says Virginia, Virginia Tech and N.C. State are his top three choices and he will visit two this weekend.</p>&mdash; Taft Coghill Jr. (@tcoghilljr) <a href="https://twitter.com/tcoghilljr/statuses/464799984911933440">May 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>According to the source Allen, a Fredericksburg Christian graduate and Maryland transfer, will make a decision in the next few days.</p>&mdash; Taft Coghill Jr. (@tcoghilljr) <a href="https://twitter.com/tcoghilljr/statuses/464801302703534080">May 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[jeffro151]

Based on recent events, and news floating about, I feel that Allen will wind up at UVa. First visit he took, it's close to home, and good friend already playing at UVa makes me think that is his first choice.

 

[jeffro151]

Allen is in Blacksburg as I type this.

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

The Maryland basketball people up here were more than happy to see him go, fwiw. I don't know any of the back story though.

 

[jeffro151]

The Maryland basketball people up here were more than happy to see him go, fwiw. I don't know any of the back story though.

I haven't heard anything negative character wise about Allen but he is quite the ball hog when on the court.

 

[HoHumHokie]

I haven't heard anything negative character wise about Allen but he is quite the ball hog when on the court.

Sounds like he'll do his ball hogging in Blacksburg. Buzz doing work!

 

[jeffro151]

Solid pick up for VT.

 

[Camfantasy]

Based on recent events, and news floating about, I feel that Allen will wind up at UVa. First visit he took, it's close to home, and good friend already playing at UVa makes me think that is his first choice.

 

[wildturkey]

Great pick up with Allen.

But on the negative side, Twitter says Phil Cofer signed with FSU. Bummer. We really need size this year. Shane Henry appears to be our last shot.

 

[vtfan15]

Great pick up with Allen.

But on the negative side, Twitter says Phil Cofer signed with FSU. Bummer. We really need size this year. Shane Henry appears to be our last shot.

And Egbunu. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>South Florida transfer John Egbunu is not visiting Arizona this weekend. Will visit Virginia Tech, then decide with Gtown, Florida, Mich St.</p>&mdash; Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/statuses/464914605735567360">May 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Gotta love this quote from Allen:<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Maryland transfer Seth Allen on why he committed to Virginia Tech. “I love Buzz (Williams). It’s as simple as that.”</p>&mdash; Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/statuses/465227923566637056">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[wildturkey]

Yeah, Egbunu is still out there but he'd have to sit a year too so I left him out. I was just talking about guys with size that can play this season

 

[vtfan15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Center Jesse Govan just committed to G'Town. Hopefully that helps VT with Egbunu. Still serious comp with MSU and Florida.</p>&mdash; Chris Coleman (@ChrisColemanTSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisColemanTSL/statuses/466248976430145536">May 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>