While there had been some speculation this season about Mike Young's future with Virginia Tech basketball, he was expected to return for another season in Black

Virginia Tech basketball head coach Mike Young is expected to return next season with a reportedly increased NIL (Name Image and Likeness) package for the men’s basketball program. Mike Young to Return as Virginia Tech Head Coach With Increased NIL Support A report from The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman was posted on Monday on X (formerly Twitter).

We were told that Virginia Tech is stuck with its basketball coach, Mike Young, because it can't afford to buy out Young’s contract.

The school has reportedly committed to an increased NIL package for the basketball program, which has been an issue for the last couple of seasons.

The Virginia Cavaliers went into Blacksburg and took a road game from the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. In many ways, they were returning the favor after the Hokies took one at their place. It’s rare to see any rivalry where teams split by winning their road games against an opponent.