Virginia Tech began its 2026-27 men's basketball season with a decisive victory over Coppin State on November 4, 2026. Guard Ben Hammond, wearing number 3, led the Hokies in the season-opening blowout win.
The game marked the first contest of the new campaign for the Atlantic Coast Conference program. Hammond, who appeared in the ACC Tournament on March 10, 2026 at Charlotte's Spectrum Center, carried his postseason form into the regular season opener.
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