Virginia Tech Guard Rodney Brown Jr. Enters Transfer Portal
Rodney Brown Jr. has become the first Virginia Tech player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. The Hokies guard, who transferred from Cal, announced his decision this morning after spending one season with the program. Brown played in 18 games this year, averaging 15.2 minutes and 4.1 points per game. In his lone season at Cal during 2023-2024, he appeared in 32 games, averaging 3.5 points in 14 minutes per game.
This marks the beginning of what will be a pivotal offseason for head coach Mike Young and his team. Following their loss to Cal in the ACC Tournament, Young acknowledged the team’s lack of talent and emphasized the need for improvement:
“A lot was missing. A lot was missing, just call it what it is. They are great kids and a pleasure to work with. We have to get more talented and we are going to do it quickly, all right?”
While this year’s team was not among the most talented in the ACC, Young still managed to guide them to a 10th-place finish, surpassing preseason expectations.
It was also reported earlier this month by Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 that Young is expected to return for the next season, with additional NIL resources potentially at his disposal.
Whether these resources materialize remains to be seen, but the Hokies would undoubtedly benefit from a significant talent boost.
Young, in his sixth season with Virginia Tech, has led the program to two NCAA Tournament appearances (2021 and 2022) and an ACC Tournament title in 2022. He holds a 105-82 record at Virginia Tech and an overall career record of 404-326, including his tenure at Wofford. Young was named ACC Coach of the Year in 2021.
Despite challenges regarding NIL resources, which have drawn some criticism, Young has maximized the potential of his players. This offseason will be critical for building a roster capable of competing at a higher level in the ACC. With dominant programs like Duke at the top and teams like Clemson and Louisville on the rise, there is an opportunity for Virginia Tech to climb quickly if the right pieces are added to the roster.
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