Committing to Virginia Tech was an easy decision for Massanutten Military Academy’s Darrion Pellum . The 6-6, 215-pound guard had been to Virginia Tech on many occasions and likens Tech to “another home. I’m really comfortable going there.”

A native of Hampton (VA), Pellum, who transferred from Hampton High School to Massanutten Military Academy prior to the 2005/2006 academic year, has visited Tech many times before to spend time with friends…one in particular is certainly well known.

“I knew Virginia Tech was a great place because I used to always be there,” Pellum said. “One of my friends is Jimmy Williams. I would hang out with him and Marcus Vick a lot. Plus, I met Coach [Stacey] Palmore a while back. We’ve always had a bond. I wanted to go to Virginia Tech, but I just had to get the OK from my family and my former coach back in Hampton. Once they thought it was all right, I committed.”

The standout senior feels terrific about his choice.

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