Keve Aluma needs a big game for Virginia Tech Basketball to upset Florida

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 11: Head coach Mike Young of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts following a basket during the first half of their quarterfinals game against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 11, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

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Keve Aluma Virginia Tech Basketball Garrison Brooks (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

If VT wants to Win This Game, They Must Get Keve Aluma Going Early

As I said early Keve Aluma has been great for the Hokies this season averaging 15 points, eight rebounds, and two assists on 48% shooting and making the All-ACC second team. But, there is a trend for the Hokies in games he doesn’t play well. The Hokies are 1-3 when Aluma scores less than ten points and 4-1 when he scores over 20 points.

Aluma did not play well in the ACC tournament matchup against North Carolina. Aluma had only nine points on 4-13 shooting. While the rest of the Hokies played pretty well in the game, the Hokies lost in the end because they needed more from Aluma.

Aluma will be tested in this upcoming game versus Florida. As the Gators have big man Colin Castleton who stands at 6’11” and averages two blocks a game and was named to the ALL-SEC second team. This will be a tough test for Aluma on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. But, if the Hokies want to pull off the upset they have to get a big game from Aluma.

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