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Tina Thompson to coach WNBA All-Star Game
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson has been named as co-head coach for Team WNBA at the 2021 AT&T WNBA All Star Game, being held on Wednesday, July 14 at Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Final Four, NBA memories with Olden Polynice
Olden Polynice led the 1984 Virginia team to a surprise Final Four. Polynice joins the “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to reminisce, reveal why Hakeem Olajuwon was always looking over his shoulder, and reflect on his 15-year NBA career.
Virginia basketball offers two future wings
Now that college basketball coaches can hit the road recruiting again, Virginia’s Tony Bennett hasn’t wasted any time making offers to a couple of high school prospects.
Tina Thompson announces six additions to women’s hoops roster
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson announced the addition of six student-athletes to the 2021-22 team.
Virginia will host Iowa in ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Nov. 29
Virginia will face Iowa for the first time in the history of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge this November, the contest scheduled for the Cavaliers’ John Paul Jones Arena.
Charlottesville 4-star guard commits to Syracuse
Wasn’t a lot of drama surrounding St. Anne’s-Belfield guard Justin Taylor’s commitment to Syracuse on Saturday afternoon.
Baseball, sports medicine, ‘Hoos in the NBA
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Dr. David Diduch from UVA Orthopedics as the show breaks down UVA Baseball’s run in the College World Series, Brian O’Connor’s contract extension and NBA news involving Virginia alum Rick Carlisle and Trey Murphy III.
Virginia, Houston announce hoops home-and-home series
Virginia will renew an old rivalry with Houston this season, the school announcing a two-year series beginning in November.
Trey Murphy III keeping name in NBA Draft
Virginia fans were hoping that Trey Murphy would change his mind about turning pro, but the Durham, N.C., native ended the suspense on Monday when he said he’s keeping his name in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Legendary Fork Union basketball coach Fletcher Arritt was one of a kind
The basketball world lost a legend this week. Legendary because I, for one, believe he belongs in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game.
After 13 years, Rick Carlisle says goodbye to Mavericks; hello to Celtics?
Former University of Virginia guard Rick Carlisle has resigned as head coach of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks after 13 years with the organization.
Isaiah Wilkins joins Tony Bennett’s staff as graduate assistant
One of the more popular Virginia basketball players during the Tony Bennett era, Isaiah Wilkins has been named a graduate assistant for the Cavaliers.
NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers reach out to Dawn Staley about head coaching job
Virginia basketball legend, now South Carolina women’s basketball coach, Dawn Staley, is expected to be contacted as a potential candidate to take over head coaching duties for the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers.
John Grisham discusses ‘Sooley,’ Coach K, college baseball
Best-selling novelist John Grisham joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk about his first basketball novel, Sooley, and also dishes on ACC hoops and college baseball.
Kyle Getter, John MacKnight talk UVA hoops, COVID-19 protocols
This week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes UVA basketball assistant coach Kyle Getter and John MacKnight, the Co-Medical Director for Sports Medicine at UVA.
Val Ackerman named to 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class
Virginia women’s basketball alumna Val Ackerman will be inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of its 2021 class.
UVA basketball recruit Isaac McKneely talks hoops
UVA basketball class of 2022 recruit Isaac McKneely joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk about his high school team’s run in the West Virginia state tournament, and the upcoming summer AAU season.
Scattershooting: Trey Murphy … should he stay or should he go?
Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering if signing Igor Milicic Jr. to a letter of intent is a clear sign that Tony Bennett doesn’t expect Trey Murphy III to return …
McKneely has an off day as Poca falls in state title game
Isaac McKneely and his Poca High School teammates magical ride to the West Virginia state AA basketball championship came to an end on Saturday afternoon.
UVA recruit McKneely’s clutch 3-pointers put Poca Dots in West Virginia state championship game
Isaac McKneely drilled a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left to lift Poca High School to a 42-40 win over red-hot Charleston Catholic.
