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It’s official: Neoklis Avdalas is a Hokie

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We’ve heard the rumors for over a month now. The 2025-26 Virginia Tech Hokies’ men’s basketball team could land a difference-making recruit. Neoklis “Neo” Avdalas, a 6-foot-8 forward/guard from Athens, Greece, visited Blacksburg in May.

Last week, it was reported that Avdalas had committed to Virginia Tech — if he removed his name from the 2025 NBA draft. On Monday, Avdalas removed his name, and the Hokies revealed he’d signed with them.

got our guy

u27a1ufe0f https://t.co/PkmZTBWDkz pic.twitter.com/GKB0NfysV7— Virginia Tech Men's Basketball (@HokiesMBB) June 16, 2025

When you land a player like Avdalas, who many believe is a future NBA lottery pick, potentially next year, it’s OK to boast on social media.