Virginia Tech basketball: Five reasons the Hokies can make a run

Feb 14, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Matt Galloway (33) and guard Ahmed Hill (13) celebrate while leaving the court after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 66-63 at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 18, 2017; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard/forward Ty Outlaw (42) dribbles while being defended by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Quinton Stephens (12) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Everyone can score

Five players on the Virginia Tech squad average double figures in scoring each game. They can mix it up inside the paint and kick out deep to just about everyone on the team. The versatility in scoring options allows the Hokies to spread the ball around and find the best shots available.

They average 78.8 points per game and are a top 50 team in scoring. Because of the deep roster and ability to mix the ball around they manage 15.2 assists per game. They’re one of the top 75 teams in the country when it comes to assists.

Just like the team in general, the offense can get cold at times and the defense can’t overtake the game every time. If the Hokies can get the five players that average double digits to stay hot they could be dangerous.

Zach DeLay, Seth Allen, Ahmed Hill, Chris Clarke, and Justin Robinson all average at least 10 points a game. Four of them play guard positions and Zach DeLay is the lone big man. He averages 15.5 and gets great open looks with the scoring ability of the guards. The team is dangerous no matter who is on the floor.

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