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Virginia Tech has added another touted recruit to its 2011 men’s basketball recruiting class. Vance (Charlotte, N.C.) point guard Marquis Rankin , a Scout.com and Rivals.com 4-star prospect, called Tech head coach Seth Greenberg yesterday and committed, becoming the third high school rising senior to commit to the Hokies.

“He called the coaches last night and committed,” said Lamar Rankin, Marquis’ father. “V-Tech has always been at the top of his list. He hasn’t been trying to say too much even though he has been close to a decision. He narrowed it down to three, but with Virginia Tech he had good relationships throughout the recruiting process. There is an opportunity to play for a rising basketball program and he feels he can help and maybe step in as a freshman.”

Coach Greenberg and company were excited to hear the news from the 6-0, 170-pound point guard.

“They were already at the Final Four. The whole staff is excited,” Rankin said.

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