If you’re looking for a preview of the future as far as Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball program is concerned, be sure to check out head coach Kevin Keatts’ Hargrave Military Academy (VA) in 2010/2011. Hokie commits C.J. Barksdale and Marquis Rankin confirmed in June that they would attend HMA and, earlier this week, shooting guard Robert Brown confirmed that he would be doing the same.

“I think I was the first one of the three that decided to go there, but I was still skeptical about whether or not to leave my family,” said Brown, who was the first prospect to commit to Tech’s 2011 class. “When I heard they were coming too, I thought it would be good for us to develop a connection before going to Tech.

“Plus, Coach Keatts has a great reputation. He has a good rep for putting people in good positions, college-wise. He makes people better students, people and basketball players.”

Brown, who attended East Ridge High School in Clermont, Florida, for the first three years of his high school career, averaged about 25 points per game last season as a junior. From a scoring perspective (he has averaged 20 points per game on the AAU circuit) as well as an all-around perspective, he has been pleased with his AAU performance this spring and summer.

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