A mix of overseas and NIL prospects led the way for the 2025 international class, and 2026 is shaping up for a similar path.

Neoklis Avdalas is one of the best international talents across all of Europe. Exceptional passing skill + P&R playmaking — strong rim finishing (65.3% FG) & shotmaking.

After Neoklis Avdalas withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft, he committed to the Hokies and has officially signed, giving Mike Young and his program a huge boost heading into the 2025-2026 season.

Avdalas and Greece will compete in Group B for the group phase, alongside Lithuania, Czechia and Romania. With the signing of Avdalas, Tech’s 2025-26 roster currently features four returners (Tobi ...

Neoklis Avdalas, who recently signed with Virginia Tech, is one of the tournament’s top prospects. Standing at 6-foot-9 with guard-like ball-handling, exceptional court vision, reliable perimeter ...

And it’s all because of one person: Neoklis Avdalas. The 19-year-old Avdalas signed with the Hokies earlier this summer after withdrawing his name from the 2025 NBA Draft, where some believed he ...

Tech has reeled in 247Sports four stars through the transfer portal in Delaware guard Izaiah Pasha and West Virginia forward Amani Hansberry, and most recently, freshman Neoklis Avdalas from Greece.

Who could lead the Hokies in scoring for the 2025-26 campaign? Virginia Tech on SI's Thomas Hughes gives his take.

"Neoklis Avdalas is a slick 6-foot-8 wing who can handle it and navigate pick-and-rolls as a secondary creator," Trotter said. "Can pass, dribble and shoot pretty comfortably.

Neoklis Avdalas, F, Panathinaikos Height: 6-8 • Weight: 198 • Age: 19 Summary: Avdalas is a Greek forward with playmaking skill and versatility. His combination of size and court vision makes ...

In the final installment of the "Passport Prospects", Rafael Barlowe spotlights three international guards with intriguing upside.

Not Virginia Tech signee Neoklis Avdalas. Avdalas is participating in the FIBA U20 EuroBasket, formerly known as the E uropean Championship for Men 22 and Under.