Report: Virginia Tech coach Mike Young expected to return in 2025-26

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young is expected to return next season, according to The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.

Goodman reported Young will be able to work with an increased NIL package going into next season. It was seen as a need for the Hokies program.

Young’s been the head coach at Virginia Tech since the 2019-20 season and is 105-82 in nearly six seasons. He made the NCAA Tournament in 2021 and ’22, but lost in the first round.

During the 2022 campaign, Young led Virginia Tech to an ACC Tournament Championship. The last two years, the Hokies made it to the NIT, only getting to the second round last season.

The postseason looks like a non-factor this campaign though. Young thought his team was turning the corner in January, but the Hokies couldn’t quite turn the corner.

Mike Young slated to return to Virginia Tech next season

“Don’t count the Hokies out,” Young said. “I don’t care what you’re playing. Don’t count the Hokies out. An incredible amount of heart from from our bunch tonight. That was snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, as we did against Miami.

“I don’t want to live like that very often, but we’re coming on. I’m really proud to see it and excited for what lies ahead.”

Young came over to Virginia Tech with high expectations. He had a lengthy and successful tenure at Wofford from 2002-19.

Young went 299-244 with the Terriers, winning five total conference crowns in the Southern Conference. He led the program to the NCAA Tournament five total times, getting to the Round of 32 in his final season before going to Blacksburg.