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Buzz Williams has proven that hard work, determination and an eye for details are key aspects in building an elite-level collegiate basketball program. The head coach of the Virginia Tech men’s squad begins his fourth season in Blacksburg, and he has the Hokies poised to continue their growth as a program in the Atlantic Coast Conference, arguably the toughest conference in college basketball. He and his staff take a simplistic, yet very effective every- day approach – “Get Better.” Though his program has earned growing acclaim nationally, Williams does not focus on such external praise. He wakes up every morning with a sense of purpose to make the Hokies the best that they can be. On Jan. 29, 2017, the Hokies defeated Boston College 85-79 to give Williams his 200th career victory. Beginning his 11th season as a collegiate head coach, Williams has an overall record of 206-134, including a 53-48 record in his first three seasons in Blacksburg. The Hokies are coming off their most successful season in the past decade. Tech finished the 2016-17 season with a 22-11 overall record and earned its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2007. Tech was 10-8 in the ACC during the regular season for the second consecutive season and claimed three top-25 victories against ACC foes. The Hokies finished an impressive 11-1 in non-conference regular-season action. @VT_MBBall @vthokiembb VTMBBALL 108 HEAD COACH B U Z Z WI L L I AMS