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Scattershooting: Villanova exhibition refreshing approach; Wahoo Euros rated high; Hootie’s nuggets
Scattershooting around UVA and the ACC, while noting how refreshing it is that Ryan Odom has taken a different approach to exhibition games.
MBB: UVA to host Villanova in October exhibition contest
Two of college basketball’s elite programs will clash in a high-profile preseason exhibition when Virginia hosts Villanova on Friday, Oct. 24, at John Paul Jones Arena.
UVA makes cut for state’s top PF, Allmond, and Top 40 SF
Virginia has made the cut list for two of the top 40 forwards in the nation for the recruiting class of 2026, and one of those blue-chippers is close to home.
Scattershooting: Football’s around the corner, pressure is on for Elliott; plus Golden Nuggets
Scattershooting on a Saturday morning with football slowly creeping up on us, UVA practice begins in 12 days.
De Ridder granted two years of eligibility by NCAA
The 6-foot-8 forward from Belgium was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA on Friday, and is expected to be a key piece for Ryan Odom and the Cavaliers this season.
UVA announces official signing of de Ridder
Virginia officially signed Belgian forward Thijs De Ridder to a basketball grant-in-aid on Wednesday, according to a post by Coach Ryan Odom.
Odom excited about Virginia’s loaded frontcourt
There was a twinkle in Ryan Odom’s eyes this week when he described Virginia’s big men in what could be one of the ACC’s most dominating frontcourts.
Shooters galore on UVA practice floor
During the first summer press conference by a Virginia basketball coach since at least 2008, Ryan Odom shared his thoughts on how the Cavaliers will play this season.
Odom: De Ridder’s not here, but he’s coming
All the pieces aren’t quite in place yet, but Ryan Odom and his staff are pressing on with summer workouts in building chemistry with their new Virginia team.
At long last, UVA signs Thijs De Ridder
The long-awaited arrival of Thijs De Ridder is over. Virginia has signed the 6-foot-8 Belgian star, although he and the Cavaliers are continuing to wait eligibility clearance by the NCAA.
UVA makes top-30 Cloer’s list of eight
Virginia has made the cut list for the top prospect in the state of North Carolina, 6-foot-7 small forward Cole Cloer of Hillsborough.
Top-35 forward schedules visit to UVA
Four-star forward Billy White III announced that he has planned an official visit to Virginia.
Odom offers top-10 prospect in class of ’27
Ryan Odom has offered one of the top prospects from the recruiting class of 2027 in 5-star Marcus Spears of Dallas, Texas.
Grizzlies sign free agent Ty Jerome
Former Virginia star Ty Jerome, who had a sterling season with the Cavaliers, has agreed to a three-year, $28-million contract with the Grizzlies.
Report: UVA to meet Ohio State on Valentine’s Day
With the ACC cutting back to 18 regular-season games, Virginia has reportedly agreed to face Ohio State this season on Valentine’s Day at a yet-to-be-determined location.
Scattershooting: Carlisle visits UVA practice & much more
Virginia basketball coach Ryan Odom started off his week by reconnecting his new basketball team to Cavaliers from the past.
Odom officially announces new additions for upcoming season
The group of newcomers is rated among the nation’s best and includes a pair of highly-touted high school players from the state of Virginia.
New Report: De Ridder on Virginia’s campus
Apparently, 6-foot-8 Belgian forward Thijs de Ridder was on Virginia’s campus on Wednesday, leading hopeful Cavalier fans that he commits to the program.
Two top-50 prospects set official visits to UVA
Two of the nation’s most sought after prospects have set their official visits to Virginia for this fall.
Report: de Ridder withdraws from NBA Draft
Could there still be hope for Ryan Odom’s Virginia program to sign Belgium forward Thijs de Ridder?
