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Eltayeb Eltayeb set to join Hokies in 2026-27

Six-foot-eight guard joins Tech’s backcourt

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BLACKSBURG – Mike Young and the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team announced the signing of 6-foot-8 guard Eltayeb Eltayeb Friday. 

The Omdurman, Sudan native played last season at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas where he was named a Prep All-American. Altayeb averaged 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. He was also better than 43% from beyond the arc and was a scorching 72% on field goals inside the arc. 

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