Highly-touted transfer Neoklis Avdalas having Zoom call with Kentucky
The 6-foot-9 freshman guard is a top-five transfer at one news outlet.
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) during the ACC Men's basketball tournament between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Virginia Tech Hokies on March 10, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N. C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kentucky Basketball has shown significant interest in Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas, according to Matt Jones of KSR, as the Wildcats continue to evaluate their options in the transfer portal this offseason.
Avdalas, a 6-foot-9 freshman, is coming off a solid season in which he averaged 12. 1 points, 4. 6 assists, and 3.
1 rebounds per game. He shot 38. 6% from the field and 31.
4% from 3-point range while attempting five shots from beyond the arc per game. His production came on a Virginia Tech team that finished 19-13 and missed the NCAA Tournament. Despite being the Hokies’ fourth-leading scorer, Avdalas led the team in assists, showcasing his ability to facilitate offense and create opportunities for teammates.