The 2026-27 college basketball season is nearly here, and Virginia Tech has plenty to prove.

After finishing last season with a 19-13 (8-10 ACC) record, the Hokies enter another campaign under head coach Mike Young, looking to take the next step toward returning to national relevance.

Virginia Tech hasn’t reached the NCAA Tournament since its improbable run to the ACC Tournament championship in 2022, and the program has struggled to find consistency in the four seasons since. However, with key returners Amani Hansberry, Ben Hammond, and Tyler Johnson leading the way, alongside several intriguing transfer portal additions, this year’s team could be different.

Here are three bold predictions for Virginia Tech men’s basketball heading into the 2026-27 season.

No. 1: Virginia Tech returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022.

Is this really that bold of a prediction?…