Virginia Tech picked up the second basketball commitment of the 2004 class earlier this week, snaring talented Tacoma Community College (Tacoma, WA) small forward Justin Holt. Holt chose Virginia Tech over Tennessee after visiting Blacksburg last weekend.

According to Tacoma CC Head Coach A.C. Mosley, Jr., Holt’s relationship with Tech Head Coach Seth Greenberg made the difference.

“Justin and Coach Greenberg hit it off right away,” said Mosley. “Justin was really comfortable with him. That’s the big thing right there. They were getting along really well before the trip last weekend, but that sort of sealed it for Justin. He had a good time on the visit, and there is a chance for him to come in and have early playing time.”

The 6-6, 220 pound Holt can play either small or power forward but projects as a three on the next level. Holt, who qualified academically out of high school, originally signed with Oregon State before leaving after a coaching change. He transferred to Tacoma from Oregon State and played last season.

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