BLACKSBURG — Four days after receiving its ACC championship rings, the Virginia Tech men's basketball team officially turned the page Monday afternoon with the first official practice of the 2022-23 season in the Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center.
There were plenty of new faces on the court as the Hokies feature nine newcomers on their roster – tied for the third-most in the ACC. On the other hand, there was plenty of experience in the gym as well – anchored by senior and 2022 ACC Tournament MVP Hunter Cattoor, and graduate student Justyn Mutts.
Gallery: (9-26-2022) MBB: Practice 1
Mike Young, who enters his 21st season as a Division I head coach and his fourth on the Tech sideline, opened the practice with introductory remarks, followed by defensive work. He emphasized, "we will go as far as our defense takes us this year." The Hokies finished last season ranked 24th in the country in scoring defense, allowing 62.8 points per game.
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Earlier Monday, Virginia Tech Athletics announced that full season ticket packages for the Hokies' 2022-23 campaign have sold out.
Conference-only season ticket packages are still available that guarantee access to all 10 of Tech's home ACC contests for just $22 per game. The Hokies' home league slate is packed with must-see matchups, headlined by games against Duke, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida State, Miami and more. Conference-only season ticket packages also come with all of the same benefits as a full season ticket package, including access to postseason and away game tickets, a dedicated account manager, Hokie Club priority points and more.
Virginia Tech opens its season at home on Monday, Nov. 7, against Delaware State. Join our email list and be among the first to know when additional ticket options become available.