By Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer After leading Saint Louis University in rebounding, blocked shots, and field-goal percentage as a junior during the 2024-2025 season, 6-foot-8 Kalu Anya decided to redshirt last season, with an eye toward the future. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Virginia hoops fans, you’re in for a treat starting July 1, when our website begins a week-long series on Cavalier basketball.

UVA will compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis during Thanksgiving week, with games scheduled for Nov. 25 and 27 on Paradise Island, Bahamas.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Ryan Odom’s “European Pipeline” struck again on Monday afternoon when Virginia landed a perimeter shooter from the top German professional league. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe The NCAA’s approval of the new “5-for-5” eligibility model, which will allow athletes five seasons (no more redshirts) of competition over a five-year window, could give Virginia men’s basketball a boost. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe The raw emotion from Virginia center Ugonna Onyenso was something to behold when he heard his name called as the No. 53 pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. Ugo, as coaches and teammates called him, turned directly to his coach, Ryan Odom, who was wearing a huge smile as the big man was called up to the podium. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports […]

Ryan Odom announced Tuesday the hiring of Luke Toburen as director of sports performance for men’s basketball.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia’s Mike Curtis, considered the top strength and conditioning coach in college basketball, is leaving the program after 17 years. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia has thrown its hat in the ring for one of the top point guard prospects in the nation in the recruiting class of 2028. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia basketball has been scouting the country during the spring EYBL circuit season and has made two offers to players who are gaining a lot of recruiting interest heading into summer. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe The field has finally been filled up for this November’s Marriott Bonvoy “Battle for Atlantis” to be played Thanksgiving week in the Bahamas. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Don’t know about you, but I think it’s exciting that Virginia is matched up with a home game against blue blood Kentucky in this season’s ACC/SEC Challenge. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe For the first time since 1965, Kentucky basketball, one of the game’s blue bloods, is coming to Charlottesville. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Virginia will travel to Mississippi State on Dec. 3 in the fourth edition of the SEC/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge, ESPN announced Friday.

Ryan Odom has strengthened Virginia’s backcourt issues with Thursday’s commitment of combo-guard Jan Vide, a transfer from Loyola Marymount.

Virginia has landed one of the top international big men from the recruiting class of 2027 in 6-foot-11 Mahamadou Landoure.

Virginia women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell announced that Sintija Aukštikalnytė will join the program for the 2026-27 season.

Virginia men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom announced Monday the promotion of Matt Hart to general manager/director of player development.

The Cavaliers will play 18 ACC regular-season games, including nine contests at John Paul Jones Arena, in 2026-27.

By Jerry Ratcliffe According to a new report on Twitter, Virginia basketball has added another opponent to November’s nonconference schedule. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!