Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech head men's basketball coach Mike Young has announced the addition of guard Jailen Bedford to the Hokies' roster for the 2025-26 season. Bedford, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound transfer from UNLV, has one season of eligibility remaining and brings a wealth of experience to the program.
"We're thrilled to have Jailen join the Hokies," said Young. "His journey to this point has shaped him into a resilient and dynamic player. Jailen really came on strong toward the end of the season for UNLV. We believe his skillset and leadership will be invaluable to us this upcoming season."
Bedford comes to Blacksburg after one season at UNLV, where he ranked third on the team in scoring (10.2) and rebounding (4.3). He started in eight of 33 games. As Young noted, Bedford produced significantly down the stretch for the Runnin' Rebels, scoring double figures in 10 of their final 11 contests. This span included a 17-point outing against NCAA tournament participant Colorado State.
He dialed up a season-high 20 points on Dec. 7 at BIG EAST foe Creighton. In all, he accounted for 20 double-figure scoring contests in 33 games last season at UNLV.
Bedford's collegiate career began at Trinidad State, where he started 27 of 30 games and averaged 16.6 points per game, earning first-team all-tournament honors and leading the team to the Region 9 Championships. He then transferred to Oral Roberts for the 2023-24 season, posting impressive averages of 14.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
With Bedford's addition, the Hokies now have three transfers this cycle. Amani Hansberry (West Virginia) and Izaiah Pasha (Delaware) were previously announced.