Good morning. Big talent is headed to Virginia Tech men’s basketball in 2025-26. 👀

What else are we covering into today’s edition, Hokies?

🏀 New MBB player
⚽️ Men’s schedule
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼 Welcome! The men’s basketball team added Neoklis Avdalas to its 2025-26 roster. Avdalas is one of Europe’s bright young stars. He is a 6’8” guard from Athens, Greece. He recently withdrew his name from the 2025 NBA Draft. Avdalas is the No. 2 ranked international newcomer in the 2025 class by 247Sports.

🏀  Learn more about Avdalas.
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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Former Team.

Neoklis Avdalas spent the last # seasons competing in Greece’s top-tier HEBA A1 league.

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🟠 ONE BIG THING

Mark the Calendar! The men’s soccer team released its 2025 schedule. The Hokies will face seven NCAA participants from 2024 and play host to nine games at Thompson Field. The home opener is on Aug. 21 against Ohio State.

⚽️ Get more info about the schedule.

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