# 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'.
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- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Virginia Tech Hokies On SI — https://si.com/college/virginiatech/basketball/virginia-tech-men-s-basketball-receives-votes-for-preseason-top-25-01m5ahmzrhha
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:30:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Virginia Tech men's basketball received 10 points in the AP Top 25 poll, ranking 10th in the 'Others Receiving Votes' category.