Mac McClung's Impact on Texas Tech Basketball

0:00On April 26, Virginia Tech just landed their third transfer commit with Florida Atlantic Guard Isaiah Elohim jumping on board. The six-foot-five sophomore averaged 12.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last season, hitting nearly 37 percent. From three-point range, he joined San Diego State Big Man Miles Hyde and Oklahoma Ford, Kuala Tocque to bolster the Hokies roster. Earlier this week, Elohim made it official after a solid run at FAU where the team finished 18 wins and 15 losses. Virginia Tech is rebuilding their back court after losing most of their production from the 2025-2026 season, but they held. On to breakout guard Ben Hammond, who led the team with 14.9 points per game in league play. Fans and analysts see this as a game changer for the guard rotation. Hammond and Elohim could anchor the starting lineup, while Tyler Johnson, another six-foot-five wing, might slide to small forward against smaller teams. It creates real competition and options for small ball lineups that could pack a punch

1:03offensively. Elohim heated up late, dropping double digits in 10 of his last 13 games, including 3-20 plus point outbursts like 22 against. Rice with seven boards. His 46.5 percent field goal shooting gives him legit scoring upside, though jumping from the AAC to the ACC will test that. With eight scholarship players locked in now, including juniors Hammond and Johnson, plus forwards like Amani Hansberry and Redshirt sophomore Kuala, a talk, Elohim brings fresh back court depth. He could push for starter minutes right away, giving Coach Mike Young versatile pieces to mix and match next season.