Hokies look out west Sep 21, 2008
An astute observer of Virginia Tech basketball will notice that something is a little different about the early recruiting efforts of the program where underclass prospects are concerned. Change is in the air. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hoops Mailbag: Why no love for the Hokies? Jul 2, 2008
It seems like no one is mentioning the Virginia Tech basketball team going into next season. All we really lost was Deron Washington (more of an emotional leader than a prolific scorer) off a team that got royally snubbed out of the tournament. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hokies have little trouble with Canes Mar 15, 2008
Seth Greenberg said he told his Virginia Tech basketball team to go out and play hard and have fun in its ACC Tournament opener on Friday. . (Herald Sun)
Basketball Preview: VT at MD Feb 21, 2008
Wednesday night could be deemed a tough situation for the Virginia Tech basketball team as they come off a 39 point drubbing to North Carolina last Saturday and head to Maryland. Will the Hokies unite or will they fade. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hokies collapse at No. 5 UNC Feb 18, 2008
It was arguably one of the ugliest games in the past few years for Virginia Tech basketball. The Hokies were dominated in every aspect of the game by No. 5 North Carolina in Chapel Hill as the Tar Heels rolled to a huge 92-53 blowout over Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tar Heels Open Season Saturday Feb 12, 2008
Saturday's game will start at 1 p.m. at Fetzer Field but goes head-to-head with the UNC versus Virginia Tech basketball game so fans are urged to park on North Campus and avoid parking lots nd traffic near the Dean Smith Center. Live stats will be available on TarHeelBlue. (Tarheelblue.com)
Va. Tech's Allen apologizes for bumping referee Jan 22, 2008
-- A Virginia Tech basketball player suspended by the Atlantic Coast Conference for bumping a referee has apologized. The ACC suspended freshman forward Jeff Allen for two games Sunday for making inappropriate contact with an official during the Hokies' game at Georgia Tech on Saturday. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Young Hokies Show Heart Jan 19, 2008
tags: A.D. Vassallo laughs at the notion that he, as a junior, and Deron Washington, a senior, are like uncles on the Virginia Tech basketball team. But the experienced members of the Hokies can't help but gush a bit. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hokiehaven Hoops Report Card: VT at UVA Jan 19, 2008
The young Virginia Tech basketball team has learned the rigors of ACC play early and often. First it was a heartbreaker at Wake, next it was a heart warmer vs. Maryland, now it is a thriller in Charlottesville. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Midseason basketball superlatives Jan 12, 2008
The Hokies continue conference basketball Saturday against Maryland in what begins the second half of the season for Virginia Tech basketball ... The team will continue to improve as they gain experience but first let's take a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the first half of the 2007-2008 Virginia Tech basketball season. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Students' sympathy was admirable Dec 4, 2007
When the Virginia Tech basketball team entered the Bryce Jordan Center, it brought a letter to the Penn State student body from its athletic department. Calling the VT logo "an incredible display of compassion and sympathy," the statement addressed to the Pennsylvania State University Family said "no group showed more support for Virginia Tech students than the student body of Penn State.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Commentary: Sports can play role in healing Apr 24, 2007
Stories of the continuing development of the Virginia Tech basketball program into an ACC power will always be prefaced by a retelling of the events from that fateful day. And that's okay. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
A sense of family Apr 19, 2007
Virginia Tech basketball coach Greenberg, former LIer says that Hokie Nation is 'what we are. BY JOE GERGEN. (Newsday -- Sports)
Virginia Tech Gathers To Mourn Shooting Victims Apr 18, 2007
Earlier, thousands of people gathered in the Virginia Tech basketball arena, and when it filled up, thousands more filed into the football stadium, for a memorial service for the victims. "We have come together today to remember the cherished and innocent members of the Virginia Tech family whose lives were so abruptly ended in the senseless act," said Zenobia Hikes, vice president of student affairs. (WFOR.com, FL)
The Flip Side Apr 2, 2007
News & Advance on Virginia Tech basketball: "Two guards deliver Tech to the hoops promised land.". Ottawa Citizen on the NHL's Senators: "As in previous seasons, they had the opportunity to get the ingredient required to take them to that next level: a Michael Peca, a Doug Gilmour and most recent a Gary Roberts to take them to the promised land.". (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Virginia Tech Season Highlights Mar 27, 2007
Virginia Tech basketball had an amazing run this season from beating Duke on the road to sweeping North Carolina. The success was followed by a bid to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 11 years and from there Tech even pulled off a first-round victory. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Illini set for first-round game today Mar 17, 2007
(They) have been through so much and helped kind of create a renaissance of Virginia Tech basketball,'' said Greenberg, a no-nonsense New Yorker in his fourth year in Blacksburg, Va. They came in with very little expectation and they were able to create a culture. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Virginia Tech becomes NC State's latest victim Mar 11, 2007
free sports contests you can play every week to earn raffle tickets and bid for prizes. Each week of the Nextel Cup season, choose who you think will finish in the top 5. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Hokies fall in semis to NC State Mar 11, 2007
"We're going to go home tomorrow and watch our name come up on that screen and I can say it's a heck of an accomplishment for our guys, many of whom were told they couldn't play in the ACC and Big East. It's also a statement for our program, in a short four years. I'm proud and disappointed. I thought we played well in had a shot at the championship game, but maybe there are bigger things ahead for this team. When the sun comes up tomorrow, tomorrow is going to be a good day for Virginia Tech... (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hansbrough headlines all-ACC team Mar 7, 2007
They ve helped us rebuild and create some type of renaissance in Virginia Tech basketball, coach Seth Greenberg said. They ve created hope, they ve created expectation. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Hokies have come a long way to ACC Title Mar 1, 2007
That's really the only word to describe the next five days of Virginia Tech basketball. In the catbird's seat for the ACC Championship with two games to play, the Hokies have 80 minutes of basketball to prove they have come full circle since their much-doubted inclusion to the conference just three seasons ago. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tuesday's UNC Links Feb 13, 2007
" That's the rub for a team like Virginia Tech (17-7, 7-3 ACC), which upset the Tar Heels a month ago and travels to the Smith Center for a rematch tonight. The News and Observer When Roy Williams and Seth Greenberg shook hands at center court in Cassell Coliseum one month ago, the North Carolina and Virginia Tech coaches chatted for a moment, and Greenberg looked ahead on the schedule. "I thought we never had to go to Chapel Hill," Greenberg joked. The Washington Post The Virginia Tech... (InsideCarolina.com)
Pack storms the Cassell to face Va. Tech Feb 1, 2007
Considering Miami and Florida State were the preseason favorites, that was a mild surprise, but nothing compared to the shocking success of Virginia Tech basketball team. The Hokies sit at 6-1 in the conference -- ranked No. 16 in the country and are in control of their own destiny when it comes to winning the regular season conference title. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hokies break records with UNC, Duke wins Jan 18, 2007
Seth Greenberg's Hokies pulled off the second leg of the Tobacco Road Two-step Saturday capping one of the most impressive weeks in Virginia Tech basketball history with a 94-88 win over the top-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. Coupled with Tech's 69-67 win at Duke last Saturday, that added another notch to the Hokies' already loaded belt, and entered them firmly in to the ACC title discussion. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hokies slip at FSU Jan 18, 2007
After the most memorable week in Virginia Tech basketball history, the Hokies were ripe for a letdown and it came at the hands of Florida State. No. 23 Virginia Tech headed into Tallahassee, a place they hadn't won at since 1991 and lost to the Seminoles 82-73 Wednesday night. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hokies know the road will get tougher Jan 17, 2007
"Obviously, it was a good week. That's probably an understatement in terms of Virginia Tech basketball, but it was also last week and now we're in this week," Greenberg said Monday. "I've done this long enough to understand if you live in the past and don't stay in the present in this league, it will suffocate you.". (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Hot Hokies' Top Players Have Ties To Florida Jan 17, 2007
" March 8-11 - ACC Tournament, Tampa. "Could it be any better. " Gordon said. "Our last ACC Tournament, and it's in Florida. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Hokies and hoops: There's more to Virginia Tech than football Jan 17, 2007
Greenberg is getting excellent play from senior guards Zabian Dowdell and Jamon Gordon, among the nation's most dynamic backcourts and the main reason Virginia Tech basketball matters again. Duke and North Carolina were victimized by the ballhawking Hokies, who lead the ACC in turnover margin, forcing nearly 8 1/2 more a game than they commit. (Nabc.com)
Hokies knock off top-ranked Heels Jan 14, 2007
"It was a great day for Virginia Tech basketball," Williams said. "They've had two pretty big wins the last two Saturdays, to say the least.". (Herald Sun)
VaTech takes down No. 1 Jan 14, 2007
Virginia Tech basketball fans celebrate on the court after the Hokie's 94-88 win over No. 1 North Carolina Saturday in Blacksburg, Va, eight days after Virginia Tech upset Duke on the same court. fan shop your Florida Gator National Champion merchandise here. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hokies hang on to upset No. 1 UNC Jan 14, 2007
Seth Greenberg added, "It's a great win for Virginia Tech basketball, but it doesn't mean anything if we don't do what we need to do in the next 13 games.". Virginia Tech will hope to keep their unblemished ACC record intact on the road next to face off against Florida State in Tallahassee Wednesday night at 7 p.m.. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tripped Up At Tech Jan 14, 2007
This is a great day for Virginia Tech basketball, Williams said. The Tar Heels will try and regroup in time for Wednesday nights game at Clemson (17-1, 3-1), which lost for the first time this season to Maryland on Saturday, 92-87. (InsideCarolina.com)
UNC-VT: Roy Williams Quotes (w/audio) Jan 14, 2007
Its a great day for Virginia Tech basketball. They had a couple of great wins the last two Saturdays to say the least. (InsideCarolina.com)
Virginia Tech vs. Duke Video Highlights Jan 7, 2007
It was one of the biggest victories in Virginia Tech basketball history. The Hokies traveled to face off against No. 5 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium and left with a 69-67 overtime victory. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
