Signed with the Hokies in November ... Will challenge for starting spot on the front line this fall ... Powerful post player with strong offensive skills and quick feet ... Proven scorer and rebounder who should make a quick transition into college ball ... Could be one of the top newcomers in the ACC.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in basketball at Starmount ... Two-time All-State selection and two-time Mountain Valley 2-A Conference Player of the Year ... Four-time all-conference selection and three-time team MVP ... Set school records in career points (1,941 points) and rebounds (1,470 rebounds) ... Twice won the Frank Spencer Award, the Winston-Salem Journal's award for top player in northwest North Carolina ... Averaged 20 points, 11.5 rebounds and six blocked shots as a senior ... Led team to 2-A state championship game as a junior ... Played for the Puerto Rico Junior National Team in high school ... Led the West team with 24 points and 11 rebounds in the annual East-West Game in Greensboro.

Personal: Victor Davila ... Born January 3, 1989, in Carolina, P.R. ... Son of Felix Davila and Carrien Ortiz ... Guardians are Donny and Pam Livengood ... Youngest of three children ... Plans to major in business at Virginia Tech.