What conference does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball compete in?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Hokies Men's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.

Where does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State play men's basketball home games?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball plays home games at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA.

When was Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball is not currently available.

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE HOKIES MEN'S BASKETBALL

Atlantic Coast ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Virginia Tech basketball competes from Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, where Coach Mike Young oversees a 14-player roster navigating Atlantic Coast Conference competition. The Hokies posted a 17-10 record overall with a notable 13-4 advantage at home, though struggles on the road (4-6) and in conference play (4-6) have complicated their path through ACC standings. Young's program averages 78.7 points per game while holding opponents to 74.4, suggesting a defensive identity centered on limiting scoring opportunities in a conference known for high-octane offensive schemes.

Located on the campus of an institution founded in 1872 and serving 38,294 students, Virginia Tech basketball operates within a major athletic ecosystem where winter basketball draws its fanbase from the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountain region. The program's home-court edge of 13-4 demonstrates Cassell Coliseum's significance as a venue advantage, though the 4-6 road record indicates the challenges ACC travel presents for collegiate basketball teams. Young's ability to win home games at a .765 clip while managing road complexity reflects the differential talent and preparation levels required across conference matchups.

KEY FACTS

School	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Atlantic Coast Conference
Division	D1-FBS
Location	Blacksburg, Virginia
Venue	Cassell Coliseum
Head Coach	Mike Young

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
17	Neoklis Avdalas	G	6' 9"	215 lbs	Freshman
0	Jailen Bedford	G	6' 4"	190 lbs	Senior
22	Solomon Davis	C	6' 11"	225 lbs	Freshman
77	Antonio Dorn	C	7' 0"	230 lbs	Freshman
7	Brett Freeman	G	6' 5"	180 lbs	Freshman
32	Christian Gurdak	C	6' 10"	260 lbs	Freshman
3	Ben Hammond	G	5' 11"	170 lbs	Sophomore
13	Amani Hansberry	F	6' 8"	240 lbs	Junior
10	Tyler Johnson	G	6' 5"	210 lbs	Sophomore
5	Sin'Cere Jones	F	6' 7"	230 lbs	Freshman
1	Tobi Lawal	F	6' 8"	215 lbs	Senior
4	Izaiah Pasha	G	6' 5"	205 lbs	Sophomore
15	Shamarius Peterkin	G	6' 3"	174 lbs	Freshman
2	Jaden Schutt	G	6' 5"	200 lbs	Junior

SEASON RECORD

19-13

Overall

15-5

Home

4-8

Away

5-9

Conference

78.8 PPG / 74.9 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 4	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	Home	W 98-67	Cassell Coliseum
Nov 8	Providence Friars	Home	W 107-101	Mohegan Sun Arena
Nov 13	Saint Joseph's Hawks	Home	W 94-59	Cassell Coliseum
Nov 16	Charlotte 49ers	Home	W 84-76	Cassell Coliseum
Nov 20	Bryant Bulldogs	Home	W 78-61	Cassell Coliseum
Nov 26	Colorado State Rams	Away	W 66-64	Imperial Arena
Nov 27	Saint Mary's Gaels	Home	L 66-77	Imperial Arena
Nov 28	VCU Rams	Away	L 68-86	Imperial Arena
Dec 3	South Carolina Gamecocks	Away	W 86-83	Colonial Life Arena
Dec 6	George Mason Patriots	Home	W 73-62	Cassell Coliseum
Dec 12	Western Carolina Catamounts	Home	W 96-74	Cassell Coliseum
Dec 14	Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks	Home	W 82-53	Cassell Coliseum
Dec 20	Elon Phoenix	Home	W 82-81	Cassell Coliseum
Dec 31	Virginia Cavaliers	Home	W 95-85	Cassell Coliseum
Jan 3	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	Away	L 78-81	LJVM Coliseum
Jan 8	Stanford Cardinal	Home	L 68-69	Cassell Coliseum
Jan 10	California Golden Bears	Home	W 78-75	Cassell Coliseum
Jan 15	SMU Mustangs	Away	L 76-77	Moody Coliseum (Dallas)
Jan 17	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	Home	W 89-76	Cassell Coliseum
Jan 22	Syracuse Orange	Away	W 76-74	JMA Wireless Dome
Jan 24	Louisville Cardinals	Away	L 71-85	KFC Yum! Center
Jan 28	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	Home	W 71-65	Cassell Coliseum
Jan 31	Duke Blue Devils	Home	L 58-72	Cassell Coliseum
Feb 7	NC State Wolfpack	Away	L 73-82	Lenovo Center
Feb 12	Clemson Tigers	Away	W 76-66	Littlejohn Coliseum
Feb 14	Florida State Seminoles	Home	L 69-92	Cassell Coliseum
Feb 18	Miami Hurricanes	Away	L 66-67	Watsco Center
Feb 21	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	Home	W 82-63	Cassell Coliseum
Mar 1	North Carolina Tar Heels	Away	L 82-89	Dean E. Smith Center
Mar 4	Boston College Eagles	Home	W 72-63	Cassell Coliseum
Mar 7	Virginia Cavaliers	Away	L 72-76	John Paul Jones Arena
Mar 10	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	Home	L 89-95	Spectrum Center

ANALYTICS

+3.9

Pt Diff

Streak

56.4%

SOS

#120

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.6160

#155

106.1

Adj O

#105

101.8

Adj D

Last 5: 2-3Last 10: 3-7Best W Streak: 6Worst L Streak: 2

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball compete in?: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Hokies Men's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State play men's basketball home games?: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball plays home games at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA.
Who is the head coach of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball?: The head coach of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Hokies Men's Basketball is Mike Young.
When was Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Men's Basketball is not currently available.