Sophie Swanson brings shot-making punch to Virginia Tech’s backcourt
Swanson, a 5-foot-10 guard from Illinois, profiles as a scoring-minded transfer who can stretch the floor and create quick offense; in the 2024-25 season at Purdue, she averaged 8.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists while shooting 36.3% overall and 81.5% at the line. She’s at her best as a fearless perimeter threat with a compact shooting touch and enough edge to keep defenses honest, making her a useful fit for teams that want instant backcourt offense rather than a pure table-setter.
