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Virginia Tech basketball: Mike Young having fun, believes the best is ahead for the Hokies

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young had a built-in excuse for his men’s basketball team this season. Everyone knows the Hokies put all their NIL chips in the football basket, which put the men’s and women’s basketball programs at a disadvantage for the 2024-25 season.

Here’s the thing about Mike Young: he’s not an excuse-making kinda guy.

This isn’t another bash the football program or Brent Pry situation. Instead, this is about what a terrific job Mike Young has done with what many believe was a limited roster. First, let’s also acknowledge women’s coach Megan Duffy. She’s been phenomenal, too.