Virginia Tech students and fans line up outside Cassell Coliseum prior to the doors opening. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Virginia Tech students and fans wrap around Cassell Coliseum down to the Merryman Athletic Center prior to the doors opening. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Two Hokie fans get their hands on free Papa Johns pizzaa and Coca-Cola. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Virginia Tech fans swarm the promotions booth handing out free quote t-shirts. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

A detailed view of the one of Buzz Williams' trademark "quote shirts" being handed out to students and fans. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Fans pack the concourse area outside the promotions booth hoping to get their hands on one of the 1000 t-shirts being handed out. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Virginia Tech Network Analyst Mike Burnop gets the crowd fired up prior to the basketball team being introduced (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Virginia Tech Cheerleaders line the paint area and cheer on the team. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Justin Robinson enters Cassell arm in arm with his family. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Approximately 2000 fans came to celebrate the basketball team and their NCAA Tournament bid. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

A video board announces what has been a long time waiting for many Hokie fans. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams thanks family members, his staff, players and students prior to the start of the selection show. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Members of the team sit and wait for the selection show to begin. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Seth Alen, Zach LeDay and Devin Wilson look on during the NCAA Tournament watch party. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Two members of the Cassell Guard cheer on the team. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

The 2000+ fans inside Cassell Coliseum fall silent as the selection show begins. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Head coach Buzz Williams and family watch anxiously at the start of the selection show. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Zach LeDay leaps from his chair immediately following the announcement of the Hokies as an 9 seed. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

The anticipation in the building was soon lifted after the Hokies bid was announced less than 5 minutes into the selection show. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Seth Allen and Zach LeDay dance following the selection announcement. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

Devin Wilson celebrates the upcoming trip to Buffalo. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

A dream finally realized for seniors Zach LeDay and Seth Allen. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

The official East Region bracket containing the Virginia Tech Hokies. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)

The HokieBird was movin' and dancin' following the announcement. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)