One of the most beloved Hokies in recent memory has joined Mike Young's staff at Virginia Tech as an assistant coach, the university announced on Thursday.
“I could not be more excited to welcome Hunter back home to Blacksburg as a member of our coaching staff,” Young said in the school's statement on Thursday. “Hunter represented Virginia Tech men’s basketball the right way from the moment he stepped on campus; he’s tough, competitive, unselfish, and he understands our culture, our standards, and what it means to wear ‘Hokies’ across your chest. I am very much looking forward to the impact he’ll have on our program.”
Cattoor returns to his alma mater after spending one season with the Long Island Nets of the G League, averaging 8.4 points in 27 games and shooting 43% from three-point range.
While wearing the Orange and Maroon from 2019 to 2024, Cattoor was revered by Hokie Nation for his sharpshooting prowess and tough defense. He holds multiple records at Virginia Tech, including made three-point shots (332), which ranks seventh all-time in ACC history, as well as games played (152). What is perhaps the most memorable aspect of his legacy, however, is his 31-point performance that led the Hokies to their victory over Duke in the 2022 ACC Championship. The outing propelled him to win ACC Tournament MVP honors.
“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to be back in Blacksburg and work with Coach Young and the rest of the staff,” Cattoor said in the school's statement. “I look forward to meeting the student-athletes and bringing a championship mindset into the locker room.”
Cattoor's hire brings Young's staff to four assistant coaches: Cattoor, Associate Head Coach Chester Frazier, J.D. Byers, and Jamie Moats. There remains one spot left on staff after Kevin Giltner accepted an offer to become Wofford's next head coach last September.
