Virginia Tech basketball has landed a significant commitment from 7-foot German center Antonio Dorn, who has pledged to join the Hokies for the upcoming season. Dorn brings valuable international experience and size to the team’s frontcourt, addressing a key need following the departures of Mylyjael Poteat, Ben Burnham, and Patrick Wessler.
*About Antonio Dorn:*
– *Height:* 7 feet tall
– *Stats:* Averaged 9.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in 18 minutes per game in the German 2nd division
– *Shooting Efficiency:* 67.5% from the field
– *Age:* Turning 22 in May
*Impact on Virginia Tech Basketball:*
Dorn’s commitment is part of Virginia Tech’s efforts to reload and strengthen their roster. With his professional experience overseas, Dorn is expected to make an immediate impact as a significant addition to the team’s rotation. He’ll likely serve as a backup big man, providing versatility and size to the team’s defense.
*Other Recent Commitments:*
– *Amani Hansberry:* Forward from West Virginia
– *Izaiah Pasha:* Guard from Delaware
– *Christian Gurdak:* Center from the class of 2025
– *Sin’Cere Jones:* Guard/forward from the class of 2025
With Dorn on board, the Hokies have nine scholarship players for next season, leaving six remaining scholarships available for further recruitment ¹ ².
