Overview
- Virginia Tech announced Friday it would not wait for or accept an NIT bid, calling the move best for its players and long-term direction.
- The Hokies finished 19-13 overall and 8-10 in the ACC after a 95-89 overtime loss to Wake Forest in the conference tournament first round.
- Leading scorer Amani Hansberry missed the tournament game with a left-leg injury, and starters Tobi Lawal and Tyler Johnson missed significant time this season with foot injuries.
- The program stated its standard is the NCAA Tournament and pledged offseason work aimed at returning to the Big Dance in 2027.
- Reporters highlighted that the decision contrasts with past remarks from coach Mike Young suggesting he would not decline an NIT opportunity.