The ACC champion Virginia Tech women's basketball team began preparation for the 2023-24 season Monday with the first official team practice of the academic year.
The Hokies enter the season ranked ninth in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25 following the best season in program history that featured 31 wins, an ACC championship and a trip to the Final Four.
Three starters from the 2022-23 team return: center Elizabeth Kitley, point guard Georgia Amoore and sharpshooter Cayla King. Kitley, the two-time ACC Player of the Year, Kay Yow Scholar Athlete of the Year and AP All-American and King, one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in program history chose to utilize their fifth year of eligibility, while Amoore is a senior.
Gallery: (9-25-2023) WBB: First Practice
Tech's roster features eight new student-athletes: five true freshman and three student-athletes with previous Power Five experience in Olivia Summiel (Wake Forest), Rose Micheaux (Minnesota) and Matilda Ekh (Michigan State). Carleigh Wenzel who earned a redshirt in 2022-23 also returns.
The Hokies' season opener is Monday, November 6 at 5 p.m. against High Point on Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum.