The Virginia Tech Hokies made a curious hire Tuesday when they announced former head basketball coach James Johnson was returning to Blacksburg to serve as the director of high school relations for football.
Johnson replaced Seth Greenberg as Virginia Tech’s basketball coach in 2012 and served two seasons in the role before he was dismissed. Johnson was known for being a strong recruiter during his time in Blacksburg, and his recruiting was responsible for some of Buzz Williams’ early success with the Hokies.
Overall, Johnson spent seven seasons in Blacksburg, five as an assistant before Jim Weaver hired him to replace Greenberg.