Virginia Tech Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts to a play against the Saint Louis Billikens during their game in the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 22, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /

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Virginia Tech Basketball’s 2019 recruiting class has gotten some order with head coach Mike Young taking over and filling a few needs.

There was a lot of panic among the Virginia Tech Basketball fanbase when it was announced Buzz Williams was leaving the school for the Texas A&M Aggies back in April. After five seasons, a 100-69 record and three consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament, Williams decided to take his talents to the SEC.

Fast forward to two months later and the program looks like it’s in good hands since the hiring of Mike Young. Since his hiring, Young has managed to re-tool the Hokies’ 2019 recruiting class with five new recruits. Williams took the prospects he recruited with him to the SEC but Young hasn’t wasted any time getting talent back on the roster.

He managed to get some prospects to reclass from the 2020 class, and even a de-commit from his former school when it was all said done. When things looked bleak, Young has quietly rebuilt a roster. Now, Virginia Tech looks to be in much better shape with another season quickly approaching.

Young will have his work cut out for him in building a new culture, but he’s certainly shown he’s got the tools to succeed on the recruiting trail. Here’s a look at the Virginia Tech Hokies 2019 recruiting class.

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