By Jerry Ratcliffe Seven-footer Ugonna Onyenso carved out a name for himself in Virginia basketball this past season when he produced the second-highest number of blocked shots in a single season, finishing only behind legendary Ralph Sampson. Ugo, as his coaches and teammates called him, averaged 2.9 blocks per game and finished second in the nation in blocked shots, leading the Cavaliers, who finished as the top shot-swatting team in the nation (6.2 per outing). 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 […]

Virginia women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell announced Friday the addition of Kia Damon-Olson to his staff as an assistant coach.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia has emerged as one of the top destinations for one of the top prospects in the country from the recruiting class of 2027. The Cavaliers haven’t been shy when it comes to pursuing some of the big dogs of high school basketball. Ryan Odom and his staff have made offers to two of the top rising point guards in the nation. 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 […]

By Jerry Ratcliffe One of the nation’s top point guards in the recruiting class of 2028 has an offer from Ryan Odom’s Virginia program. A composite 5-star by the major national recruiting services, this 16-year-old is already turning heads on a national stage and his offer list is about to explode. 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 […]

Virginia women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell announced that Lyla Coogen and Emilie Brzonova will join the program for 2026-27.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Tony Bennett and Wally Walker, both Virginia basketball legends, both received a mysterious call by another Wahoo legend, Barry Parkhill, several months ago. Parkhill asked each to meet him at the Boar’s Head Inn at a designated time. Walker asked what was the meeting about and Parkhill said, ‘Can’t tell ya.’ 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. […]

UVA secures its first transfer portal commitment under Ryan Odom, adding a first-team All-Big West guard and proven 3-point shooter to boost the Cavaliers’ 2026-27 roster.

Another Virginia transfer target has landed elsewhere after former Loyola Marymount forward Jalen Shelley committed to Texas A&M.

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

UVA basketball hosts transfer forward Jalen Shelley on a key visit, as the former Loyola Marymount standout and All-WCC honoree weighs options with Texas A&M and Vanderbilt also in the mix.

Virginia women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell announced Thursday that Mary-Anna Asare will join the program for the 2026-27 season.

A 5-11 guard, Erica Gribble (Greensburg, Pa.) is a four-star prospect and ranked No. 82 in the ESPN Top 100.

Virginia third-year guard Kymora Johnson has been named to the 2025-26 All-ACC Academic team, as announced by the ACC Tuesday.

Virginia women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell has named Kelly Rae Finley as associate head coach, announced Monday.

Virginia basketball makes the final five for 2027 four-star guard Chase Richardson, a top Texas prospect, as the Hoos continue building for the future despite recent transfer portal misses.

Sam Lewis and Kymora Johnson announce their return to UVA, giving both Virginia basketball programs a major boost heading into next season.

Alabama has surged ahead of Virginia as the favorite to land NC State transfer Cole Cloer, fueled by an aggressive NIL push and strong recent portal momentum.

New Aaron Roussell is rapidly rebuilding University of Virginia’s depleted roster through the transfer portal while pitching a fast, pro-focused system for future success.

Virginia’s sweep of NC State is boosting its recruiting, with transfer guard Matt Able considering UVA and freshman Cole Cloer trending toward the Cavaliers.