Justin Cook | The Roanoke Times

Seth Curry (left) was the top freshman scorer in Division I men's basketball this season and has decided to transfer from Liberty.

Virginia Tech is one of five ACC schools that have requested and been granted permission to speak to Liberty University basketball standout Seth Curry.

Curry averaged 20.2 points this season and was the leading freshman scorer in Division I.

He has an older brother, Stephen, a junior at Davidson whose 28.7-point average leads all Division I scorers. His father, Dell Curry, starred at Virginia Tech in the 1980s.

Dell Curry said in a Friday phone conversation that more than 30 Division I programs already have called to inquire about his younger son, "all of them high-major," he said.

"I thought the response would be good, but it's been overwhelming."

The ACC schools that have inquired about the younger Curry are Tech, Clemson, Wake Forest, Duke and North Carolina State.

When asked specifically about the Hokies, Dell Curry said, "I think we're open to everyone. We've got to weigh all options."

The spring signing period for men's basketball does not start until April 15, which will provide two weeks for teams to evaluate their 2009-10 rosters and decide whether to take another signee or go for a transfer.

"We don't have a timetable per se," Dell Curry said. "The main thing is for Seth not to miss too much class time. He needs to be in good academic standing before he could transfer to another school."

NCAA transfer rules would require Curry to sit out next season. He can practice with his new team next season, but he won't be able to play until the 2010-2011 season.