The Virginia Tech Hokies are a Finalist for 3-Star PG Justin Robinson
By Tim Thomas
Feb 22, 2014; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Devin Wilson (11) drives around North Carolina State Wolfpack center Jordan Vandenberg (14) in the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Buzz Williams is already building the foundation for a very strong recruiting class in his first full recruiting cycle in Blacksburg. The Hokies were able to gain the commitment of 4-star power Kerry Blackshear recently and the Hokies’ Class of 2015 might grow once again this weekend.
The Hokies have been in hot pursuit of three-star point guard Justin Robinson and with Maryland falling out of the mix, Virginia Tech is in a great position but still has one competitior.
As I reported before, looks like it's down to Providence & Virginia Tech for 2015 Justin Robinson. He announces his choice on Saturday #pcbb
— Undercover Friar (@UndercoverFriar) October 7, 2014
Robinson apparently will announce on Sunday rather than Saturday as this tweet states but it is apparently down to the Hokies and the Providence Friars for the 3-star point guard. Robinson is from Manassas, Virginia and attends St. James School in the state of Maryland.
Getting a guy like Robinson could be big in the pursuit of another guy from the Mid-Atlantic, four-star shooting guard Chris Clarke. Robinson is also a quality player himself as he is rated as the 22nd best point guard by 247 Spots and 36th best by ESPN.
Today, Buzz Williams and his staff were making a big push before his announcement on Sunday.
Virginia Tech went full staff today to see 2015 St. James guard Justin Robinson @ny2lasports
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) October 7, 2014
The Hokies are seen as the favorites for Robinson by 247 Sports with 88% in the 247 Sports Crystal Ball going with the Hokies to get Robinson over Providence. However, the Friars have done a solid job of recruiting and also had a lot of success last season including winning the Big East Tournament and playing in the NCAA Tournament.
Virginia Tech is a finalist for Robinson and I think Buzz Williams will get Robinson’s commitment Sunday.
Update 9:14pm: Chris Horne of TechSideline.com reports that Virginia Tech, Providence, and UNLV are the three finalists for Justin Robinson. The Hokies are still the favorites to gain his commitment.