Virginia Tech basketball: Oklahoma F Kuol Atak commits to Hokies

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 01: Kuol Atak #22 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts to scoring against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second half in the first round game of the College Basketball Crown tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 01, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sooners defeated the Buffaloes 90-86. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It’s been a busy week since the NCAA transfer portal opened on April 7. The Virginia Tech Hokies have seen seven players enter the portal, but only one has found a new home. Freshman backup center Antonio Dorn recently committed to Wake Forest.

While there was so much focus on the players entering the portal, three notable names did not enter and have all announced their returns: sophomore point guard Ben Hammond, junior forward Amani Hansberry and sophomore guard Tyler Johnson.

Now, the Hokies have added their first outside commitment: Oklahoma forward Kuol Atak.

Atak is a 6-foot-9, 192-pound forward from Fort Worth, Texas, and he has three years of eligibility remaining. As a freshman for the Sooners last season, Atak averaged only 12 minutes per game but still averaged 7 points per game. Atak shot 46.5% from the field and 41% from 3-point range.

Atak redshirted his first year on campus in 2024-25.

The first thing you notice about Atak is his size. He’s 6-foot-9, but a very lanky 192 pounds. He’s not going to be able to consistently play in the post in the ACC, but that’s not his strength. Atak is a sharpshooter. With his floor spacing and ability to knock down threes, Atak is an ideal fit for head coach Mike Young’s offense.

There was some frustration among Oklahoma fans last year that head coach Porter Moser didn’t play Atak more. Now, Atak heads to Blacksburg, where he’ll fit nicely in the starting lineup alongside Hammond, Johnson, Hansberry and someone to be named later.

A great addition for the Hokies.