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Virginia Tech Hokies Get Preseason Top 25 Votes
Virginia Tech men's basketball earns 10 points in AP Top 25 poll, ranking 10th in 'Others Receiving Votes'.
In brief
Virginia Tech men's basketball earns 10 points in AP Top 25 poll, ranking 10th in 'Others Receiving Votes'. Virginia Tech men's basketball received 10 points in the AP Top 25 poll, ranking 10th in the 'Others Receiving Votes' category. Originally reported by Virginia Tech Hokies On SI.
Virginia Tech Men's Basketball
Virginia Tech men's basketball garnered 10 points in the AP Top 25 poll, which released Monday morning.
Ranking Details
The Hokies ranked 10th in the 'Others Receiving Votes', meaning they received the 35th-most points in the poll.
Recent Ranking History
Virginia Tech was last ranked in Week 7 of the 2022-23 season and has been ranked for 17 weeks in the 2020s.
Preseason Ranking Gap
The Hokies haven't been ranked to start the preseason since 2018-19 (No. 15).
NCAA Tournament Drought
Virginia Tech went 19-13 (8-10 ACC) in the 2025-26 season, missing the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight campaign.
Recent Season Performance
The Hokies lost nine games by single-digit margins, including four by one possession and three by one point.
NCAA Tournament Loss
Virginia Tech's season ended with a 95-89 overtime loss to Wake Forest in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
NIT Decline
The Hokies subsequently declined a preemptive bid to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), citing injuries and professional preparation.
Head Coach
Head coach Mike Young, who enters his eighth season at the helm of Virginia Tech, holds a 124-98 record with the Hokies.
Here's the gist
Virginia Tech men's basketball received 10 points in the AP Top 25 poll, ranking 10th in the 'Others Receiving Votes' category.
