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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.
ACC picks UVA 14th; Elliott to team: ‘Y’all believe it?’ … ‘hell no’
Tony Elliott was aware that the ACC’s preseason football poll was coming out Wednesday, but he decided to wait to inform his team where it was predicted.
Hokies accused of tampering with RB who ended up at UVA
The NC Central coach reported that before the Eagles’ game in Durham last Nov. 15, he recognized a Virginia Tech staff member on Central’s sideline.
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.
Varina DT Richardson picks Virginia over Hokies, Indiana
Virginia continued to build recruiting momentum within the state borders on Friday when Varina defensive tackle Jay Sean “Bull” Richardson announced he had committed.
Men’s Golf: James enters senior season ranked No. 1; Chang & Lee make top 25
Virginia was one of three schools nationally to have three or more student-athletes included on the first PGA Tour U Preseason Ranking of 2026.
Jones to serve as general manager for UVA football, women’s hoops
University of Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams has named Tyler Jones as general manager for football and women’s basketball.
Elliott won’t interfere with UVA offensive play-calling
If UVA is going to win enough to qualify for a bowl game this season, then the Cavaliers must make major strides on the offensive side of the ball.
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.
Another Duke to UVA flip; Wahoos land NJ POY
Virginia has added the 2025 New Jersey Player of the Year to its 2026 recruiting class in Morristown shortstop Sal Garcia.
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.
UVA announces ‘Fan First’ ticket pricing for select home games
Several early-season home football contests have been designated as Fan First Games and feature reduced pricing.
Seven Wahoos drafted; Holmes pulls out of draft, commits to UVA
Seven players from Virginia’s 2025 roster were selected in the MLB Draft, while R.J. Holmes withdrew from the draft process and remained committed to UVA.
Men’s Lacrosse: Shellenberger to return to UVA as assistant coach
Just a year after wrapping up one of the most decorated playing careers in the history of college lacrosse, the Charlottesville native rejoins the Cavaliers on the sidelines.
Top-140 MLB prospect withdraws from draft, inks with Virginia
This is a huge get for Chris Pollard and the Wahoos as they continue to build a formidable pitching staff for the 2026 season.
Big arm Ure elects to go pro
Virginia’s pitching staff has continued to grow with the addition of veteran Oklahoma State southpaw Ryan Ure, who announced via his Twitter account that he is a Cavalier.
Yet another Duke commit flips to Virginia
Bo Lowrance announced that he will be a Cavalier, flipping his commitment to follow Chris Pollard from Durham to Charlottesville.
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.
