Going into the season opener for the Virginia Tech men's basketball team on Monday night against Charleston Southern, Hokies fans were anxiously waiting to see what the start of freshman Neoklis Avdalas.
The prized incoming freshman who signed with Mike Young and Virginia Tech after withdrawing from the NBA Draft process back in May, Avdalas immediately made his presence felt from the tip. The point guard showed his flashy ball-handling skills, his smooth shot, his excellent court vision, and tough defense as the Hokies rolled in the second half to a 98-67 win over the Buccaneers.