Virginia Tech basketball coach Buzz Williams has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the school through the 2022-2023 season.
The Hokies won 20 games in Williams’ second season at Tech, which ended with a berth in the NIT.
“Coach Williams has made a positive impact on the culture of our basketball program at Virginia Tech in a very short time,” Tech Athletics Director Whit Babcock said. “Just as importantly, he’s a teacher, an educator, and he’s served as an ambassador for Virginia Tech, not only on our campus and in Virginia, but also all across the country. We appreciate all that Coach Williams and his staff have already done for our students and our program. We appreciate their commitment to continuing the work they have so successfully begun at Virginia Tech. Our future is bright.”
Virginia Tech finished 20-15 in 2015-2016, with a 10-8 record in ACC play that included a six-game conference winning streak.
The Hokies posted two wins over Top 10 teams, #4 UVA and #7 Miami.
Tech’s eight-win improvement in ACC play from 2014-2015 – when the Hokies were 11-22 overall, and 2-16 in conference play – is an ACC record.
“Our family is incredibly appreciative of the faith that Whit, Dr. Sands and everyone have placed in me and our talented staff,” Williams said. “I keep telling everyone across the country that there’s something special about Virginia Tech. We have great momentum as a university and athletic department. The people make it special.”
“Our students and fans really helped energize Cassell Coliseum this season,” Williams said. “When Cassell is packed and really rocking, there’s no better homecourt advantage in America. Our staff and our players are going to continue working hard to get better every day and to ensure that the Hokie Nation is proud of the way we’re representing them and our university.”
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