BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced Monday the addition of Antonio Dorn, a highly touted seven-foot center, to the Hokies' roster for the 2025-26 season.
Dorn, a dominant interior presence known for his shot-blocking ability, rebounding prowess and soft touch around the rim, joins the Hokies after two seasons with Bozic Estriche Knights Kirchheim in Germany's second division. He averaged 9.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 2024-25.
Dorn’s size, athleticism and defensive instincts are expected to make an immediate impact in Blacksburg.
“We are thrilled to welcome Antonio to the Virginia Tech family,” Young said. “He brings a unique combination of size, skill and toughness that we are excited to add to our frontcourt. Antonio has a tremendous work ethic and a team-first mentality, and we believe his best basketball is still ahead of him.”
The 21-year-old will join the Hokies with either one or two years of eligibility, pending NCAA review. He produced double-figure scoring in 16 games in Germany’s ProA league this year, which included a 16-point, 15-rebound double-double in February. Dorn erupted for 22 points, two shy of his season high, on April 26 against Dresden.
Dorn previously played for Ratiopharm Ulm and won the Basketball Bundesliga, the nation’s top-flight league. He also competed for Germany at the 2023 FIBA U20 European Championship.
Dorn becomes the latest addition to Young's 2025-26 squad, which already features transfers Amani Hansberry, Izaiah Pasha and Jailen Bedford. He becomes Young's second international player at Tech and first since David N'Guessan (The Netherlands).
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