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Charles Town Today
By the People, for the People
Virginia Tech Center Christian Gurdak Enters Transfer Portal
Gurdak is the third Hokie to enter the transfer portal this cycle.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:20pm
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Gurdak's departure leaves Virginia Tech's frontcourt depth in flux, requiring strategic roster moves to rebuild for the upcoming season.Charles Town TodayVirginia Tech center Christian Gurdak, a 7-foot-0 freshman from Charles Town, West Virginia, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Gurdak played in 31 of Virginia Tech's 32 games last season, averaging 5.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game. He is the third Virginia Tech player to enter the transfer portal this offseason, joining Greek wing Neoklis Avdalas and guard Izaiah Pasha.
Why it matters
Gurdak's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant loss for Virginia Tech, as he was a key contributor as a freshman, especially when other players were sidelined with injuries. His departure leaves the Hokies with only eight remaining scholarship players on their roster, creating a need to replenish their frontcourt depth through the transfer portal or recruiting.
The details
Gurdak, who was offered a scholarship by Virginia Tech when he was in ninth grade, had a solid freshman season with the Hokies. He started 10 games and stepped up when forward Tobi Lawal was out for nine games with an ankle injury. During that stretch, Gurdak had a career-high 17 points and 19 rebounds in a game, marking the season-high for any ACC player. Once Lawal returned, Gurdak continued to contribute, posting double-digit scoring and rebounding performances in several games.
- Gurdak plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal on March 31, 2026.
The players
Christian Gurdak
A 7-foot-0 center from Charles Town, West Virginia, who played his freshman season at Virginia Tech and is now entering the transfer portal.
Mike Young
The head coach of the Virginia Tech men's basketball team, who offered Gurdak a scholarship when he was in ninth grade.
Ben Hammond
A current Virginia Tech player who played two seasons of high school basketball with Gurdak at Paul VI High School in Manassas, Virginia.
Tobi Lawal
A Virginia Tech forward who missed nine games with an ankle injury, during which time Gurdak stepped up and had some of his best performances.
Neoklis Avdalas
A Greek wing player who is also entering the transfer portal from Virginia Tech this offseason.
What they’re saying
“NEW: Virginia Tech center Christian Gurdak plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @JoeTipton reports.”
— Transfer Portal
What’s next
With Gurdak's departure, Virginia Tech will need to address their frontcourt depth through the transfer portal or recruiting in the offseason.
The takeaway
Gurdak's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant loss for Virginia Tech, as he was a key contributor as a freshman, especially when other players were sidelined with injuries. His departure leaves the Hokies with only eight remaining scholarship players on their roster, creating a need to replenish their frontcourt depth.
