Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-26 · via Sports Illustrated

Hokies Land Veteran Guard Johnson from Clemson

Virginia Tech men's basketball has signed former Clemson guard Efrem 'Butta' Johnson, according to a report. Johnson, a fifth-year player, averaged 6.3 points per game with nine starts for Clemson last season. He is the eighth transfer to join the Hokies for the 2026-27 season.

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Johnson brings 163 career made three-pointers and starting experience at two programs to a Virginia Tech roster undergoing significant turnover. His best season came at UAB in 2023-24, when he averaged 11.2 points per game on 42.9% shooting from the field. He joins Musa Sagnia as the second ACC transfer on the Hokies' rebuilt roster.

Virginia Tech struggled in close contests last season, losing nine one-score games, including four by a single possession. That pattern contributed to a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament miss and a first-round ACC Tournament exit against Wake Forest. With only five returning players, the Hokies are relying heavily on newcomers like Johnson to reverse that trend.

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This signing reflects the growing fluidity of college basketball rosters under new eligibility rules,

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