Former Virginia Tech Guard Jaden Schutt Commits to Kansas State

Schutt joins teammate Brandon Rechsteiner in Manhattan after two seasons in Blacksburg.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:05pm

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Jaden Schutt, a former four-star recruit who spent the last two seasons at Virginia Tech, has committed to transfer to Kansas State. Schutt is the second Hokies player to enter the transfer portal this week, joining Neoklis Avdalas who committed to North Carolina. Schutt will reunite with former Virginia Tech teammate Brandon Rechsteiner, who also recently transferred to Kansas State.

Why it matters

Schutt's departure continues a significant offseason roster turnover for Virginia Tech, as the Hokies have now lost six players to the transfer portal since the end of the season. Head coach Mike Young will need to rebuild his backcourt depth, particularly Schutt's ability to stretch the floor and contribute off the bench.

The details

Schutt arrived at Virginia Tech after a brief stint at Duke, where he averaged 2.1 points in 14 games. Over 64 games and 31 starts with the Hokies, he averaged 7.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. His best moment in a Virginia Tech uniform came last season in a 101-95 overtime win over Syracuse, when he erupted for a career-high 20 points.

  • Schutt committed to Kansas State out of the NCAA transfer portal on April 13, 2026.
  • Schutt is the second former Virginia Tech guard to find a new home this week, joining Neoklis Avdalas who committed to North Carolina.

The players

Jaden Schutt

A 6-5 junior guard who spent the last two seasons at Virginia Tech after a brief stint at Duke. Schutt was a four-star recruit out of Yorkville Christian in Illinois in the Class of 2022.

Brandon Rechsteiner

A former Virginia Tech teammate of Schutt's who recently transferred to Kansas State after starting all 34 games for Colorado State last season as the Rams' leading scorer.

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What’s next

Schutt's transfer to Kansas State reunites him with a familiar face in Brandon Rechsteiner, and provides him with a chance to redefine his college career in a new conference. For Virginia Tech, the Hokies will need to rebuild their backcourt depth ahead of the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Schutt's decision to transfer to Kansas State continues a significant offseason roster turnover for Virginia Tech, as the Hokies have now lost six players to the transfer portal since the end of the season. Head coach Mike Young will need to quickly reload his roster, particularly in the backcourt, to maintain the program's momentum.