Virginia Tech’s Shamarius Peterkin: a long, springy freshman guard with upside and a two-way edge
Shamarius Peterkin is a 6-foot-3, 174-pound freshman guard for Virginia Tech who brings length, bounce, and a multi-sport athlete’s confidence to the Hokies’ backcourt[7][12]. His profile suggests a slashing, athletic game with open-floor finishing, contested-shot toughness, and competitive versatility—traits that usually matter as much as raw box-score numbers for roster fit[9]. He’s also carrying some availability uncertainty after being listed out in the 2026 ACC Tournament availability report, so the big question is less about talent and more about how quickly his body and role can stabilize[13].
