WEST VIRGINIA’S AMANI HANSBERRY COMMITS TO VIRGINIA TECH IN STUNNING OFFSEASON MOVE
In a surprising twist to the college basketball offseason, West Virginia forward Amani Hansberry has officially announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, sending shockwaves through the Big 12 and ACC landscapes. The 6-foot-8 sophomore, widely regarded as one of the most promising young frontcourt talents in the nation, made the decision public via a social media post that read simply: “New Chapter. Same Mission. #HokieNation.”
Hansberry, who transferred to West Virginia from Illinois before the 2024-25 season, was seen as a cornerstone for the Mountaineers’ rebuilding efforts under new head coach Ross Hodge. He averaged 12.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting an efficient 53% from the field. His physicality in the paint and high basketball IQ made him a fan favorite in Morgantown, but behind the scenes, Hansberry had reportedly grown uncertain about the program’s long-term trajectory following several staff departures and internal program shakeups.
Sources close to the situation revealed that Virginia Tech’s consistent coaching stability, coupled with a NIL package worth a reported $750,000 and a guaranteed starting role, helped seal the deal. Hokies head coach Mike Young has been quietly assembling one of the strongest recruiting and transfer classes in the ACC, and the addition of Hansberry significantly elevates their frontcourt depth and tournament hopes.
“This is a young man who wants to win, develop, and be challenged,” Young said in a statement. “Amani is the type of competitor who raises the standard of everyone around him.”
Mountaineer fans have expressed mixed emotions — disappointment in losing a key player, but appreciation for Hansberry’s time in West Virginia. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech’s fan base has erupted in excitement, hailing the commitment as a potential turning point for the program.
With Hansberry now in Blacksburg, all eyes turn to the 2025-26 season. The ACC just got a lot more interesting.
