Mike Young Previews the 2026–27 Virginia Tech Basketball Season

Virginia Tech Head Coach Mike Young joined the Sons of Saturday to preview the upcoming basketball season. Young discussed the team's recent scrimmage against Wofford, highlighting the opportunity to help former assistant Kevin Giltner and see old friends. He also touched on the Maryland scrimmage, praising Buzz Williams and the competitive nature of the game.

Coach Young expressed excitement about the team's continuity, with key players like Ben Hammond, Amani Hansberry, and Tyler Johnson returning. He detailed the strategy of playing Hansberry at the four position to maximize his rebounding and minimize foul trouble. Young also addressed the evolving landscape of roster building, emphasizing the challenge of integrating new high school recruits with NIL expectations and the importance of retaining experienced players.