Basketball


Five-star forward Jarin Stevenson to decide on reclassification by June 9

Virginia recruiting target Jarin Stevenson is getting close to making a decision on whether or not to reclassify to the Class of 2023, and his deadline is coming up fast.


Has Beekman played his way into the NBA Draft conversation?

Reece Beekman told 247Sports national writer Isaac Trotter that he will make a decision after the Combine on whether or not to return to Virginia, after he gets more feedback from NBA personnel attending the event.


How will the latest realignment talk impact UVA, ACC?

The ACC spring meetings ended with everybody claiming to be on the same page, but are we really there? Hootie invites Chris Graham to the show to break down the latest realignment talk.


Bennett offers another talented Cali guard in 2024 4-star Trent Perry

Virginia has another talented California guard on its radar for the recruiting class of 2024, as Trent Perry announced that he has received an offer from Tony Bennett and Co.


Here’s the scoop on Virginia 5-star recruit Jarin Stevenson, with an added twist

Where does Virginia stand in terms of recruiting the nation’s top power forward, 5-star Jarin Stevenson? Will Stevenson reclassify to the recruiting class of 2023 and make a commitment soon? Is there a potential hidden link to UVA’s chances?


UVA’s Beekman gets invite to next week’s NBA Combine

Virginia guard Reece Beekman is one of only eight ACC players invited to the 2023 NBA Combine (May 15-21), and one of three who are underclassmen that face a May 31 NCAA deadline to stay in school.


Blanks’ daughter confirms former UVA, Texas star died by suicide

Former Virginia and Texas basketball star Lance Blanks tragically died by suicide according to his daughter, Riley Blanks Reed.


Vegas point guard Richardson lists Virginia in his final eight schools

Although Virginia has not made an offer, 4-star point guard Jase Richardson of Las Vegas Bishop Gorman has included the Cavaliers among his list of eight schools he is considering.


Virginia offers point guard Christian Bliss; could he be Wahoos’ PG of future?

Christian Bliss, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound point guard from the George School in Newtown, Pa., received a Virginia offer on Monday afternoon.


Terry Holland: brilliant tactician, family man, practical joker; there will never be another ‘Big Whistle’

This afternoon, the entire Virginia basketball family will come from every nook and cranny of the nation to celebrate Terry Holland’s life at JPJ.


Holland tribute set for Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena

Speakers will include former players, administrators and coaching peers that Holland impacted during his career that spanned Virginia, Davidson and East Carolina.


Virginia offers Top 5, 5-star PF Tiller from Atlanta in Class of 2025

Five-star power forward Bryson Tiller (6-foot-8, 225-pounds) from Atlanta is the latest player to hold a Virginia offer, in what is expected to be a major recruiting battle.


Former Virginia guard, NBA exec Lance Blanks dies at 56

Former NBA executive and former Virginia and Texas star basketball player Lance Blanks died in Dallas on Wednesday. He was 56 years old.


UVA says farewell to legendary coach Terry Holland

Hootie, the newest member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, talks with co-host Chris Graham about the upcoming tribute to legendary UVA basketball coach Terry Holland. The guys also take a look at how Tony Bennett has navigated his way through transfer portal season.


Speakers announced for Terry Holland Tribute at JPJ on Saturday

Terry Holland had a tremendous impact on numerous student-athletes and coaches during his tenure as a coach and athletics director at Virginia, Davidson and East Carolina.


‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’: Rick Carlisle pays tribute to the late Terry Holland

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle talks with Hootie about his time at Virginia and what an influence Holland had on his coaching career and Virginia basketball in general, and his relationship with Bruce Hornsby, who will provide musical entertainment at Saturday’s event.


Northwestern transfer Jillian Brown joins Cavalier roster for 2023-24 season

Virginia women’s basketball head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced Thursday that Jillian Brown will join the 2023-24 Cavalier team.


Shooter Blue Cain chooses Georgia over Virginia in recruiting battle

Four-star shooting guard Blue Cain committed to Georgia on Wednesday, choosing the Bulldogs over Virginia and Penn State.


Virginia lands another commitment, 6-10 high school big Robinson from North Carolina

Anthony Robinson, a 6-foot-10, 235-pound power forward/center from The Christ School in Arden, N.C., announced his commitment to UVA via his Twitter account on Saturday.


BREAKING: Oklahoma transfer forward Groves commits to Virginia

Virginia is getting a commitment from Oklahoma transfer forward Jacob Groves, who visited Charlottesville over last weekend with his family.