Virginia Tech women’s basketball: Hokies land Tennessee transfer Alyssa Latham
While the men’s team is losing players, Megan Duffy is getting a head start on next season.
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MARCH 20: Alyssa Latham #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives to the basket during the first half against Tilda Trygger #18 of the NC State Wolfpack in the First Round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Crisler Arena on March 20, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images) | Getty Images While the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team appears to be hemorrhaging talent, Megan Duffy and the women’s team are getting a jumpstart on next season. On Wednesday, Talia Goodman of On3 revealed that the Hokies had landed a commitment from 6-foot-2 forward Alyssa Latham.
Latham, a native of Glenwood, Illinois, was a four-star recruit out of high school in the 2023 recruiting class. Latham initially committed to Syracuse, where she spent her freshman season, appearing in 32 games with 26 starts. She averaged 8.
6 points and led the team in rebounding 7. 0 RPG). After her first season, she transferred to Tennessee.
In 2024-25, Latham appeared in 34 games with five starts, averaging 3. 9 PPG and 3. 7 RPG.