It was a whirlwind day of transfer portal action in Blacksburg, as major developments shook up the Hokies’ roster landscape.
Basketball Roster Reload Continues Under Megan Duffy
Virginia Tech women’s basketball head coach Megan Duffy is methodically constructing her 2025–26 roster, building around a strong returning core. After securing transfer commitments from Purdue’s sharpshooter Sophie Swanson and Texas Tech’s Kilah Freelon, Duffy added a third major piece on Thursday.
Northwestern guard Melannie Daley chose Virginia Tech over Vanderbilt, bringing with her a solid stat line from last season: 11.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. While her numbers dipped slightly from the previous year, Daley adds experience and depth to a growing roster. With her commitment, Duffy now has 12 players on scholarship — leaving room for three more additions.
Hokies Football Snaps Up Transfer From Big 12
On the football front, Brent Pry continues to strike in the portal. The latest addition is long-snapper Drew Doyle from Iowa State. The 6-foot-1, 255-pound redshirt freshman brings an unusual backstory: after graduating high school in 2019, Doyle served four years in the U.S. Navy before pursuing college football. Ranked No. 7 nationally by Rubio Long Snapping, he arrives in Blacksburg with four full years of eligibility.
Devastating Setback for Former Hokies Star Georgia Amoore
In heartbreaking news, former Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore has suffered an ACL tear, just weeks after being drafted by the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. The injury deals a major blow to her rookie season hopes.
Amoore followed former Hokies coach Kenny Brooks to Kentucky for her final collegiate season before going pro. Her injury marks the second major ACL setback among Hokies alumnae this year — Elizabeth Kitley also suffered the same fate in March. Kitley is expected to debut with the Las Vegas Aces this WNBA season.
Postseason Pressure Mounts for Hokies Programs
The Virginia Tech baseball team hits the road for a pivotal ACC showdown in Pittsburgh starting Friday. With NCAA Tournament stakes in play, every game will matter for John Szefc’s squad.
Meanwhile, the women’s lacrosse team anxiously awaits Sunday’s NCAA Tournament selection show, hoping for an at-large bid that could extend their season.
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