Oklahoma State transfer guard Jaylen Curry became the fifth transfer portal acquisition for Virginia Tech men’s basketball upon his commitment yesterday. Curry, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound prospect from Charlotte, N.C., has one year of eligibility remaining — though the NCAA’s proposed new five-in-five rules could grant Curry a second year of eligibility.
At minimum, Virginia Tech receives another stopgap that can contribute this season. Curry averaged a solid 10.1 points per game last season at Oklahoma State, punctuated by a 30-point, 10-assist outburst against Nicholls on Nov. 22.
Curry is now the fifth guard on the roster, joining returnees Ben Hammond and Tyler Johnson, Florida Atlantic transfer Isaiah Elohim and Elon transfer Ned Hull. Hull profiles more as a ninth to 10th man based on his production with the Phoenix, meaning that the route to serious playing time is between the four other guards…