By Jerry Ratcliffe A rumor since late spring, Virginia and Connecticut men’s basketball programs each confirmed Wednesday that the two schools will battle in Madison Square Garden on Dec. 20. 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 One of the top point guards in the country has narrowed his recruiting list to eight schools and Virginia has made the cut. 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 One of the nation’s most sought after guards from the recruiting class of 2028 was in Charlottesville over the weekend and left town with a scholarship offer from Virginia in his hands. 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 As we reported on July 29, Virginia basketball will take on Arkansas in a nationally-televised game on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Director of Athletics Carla Williams announced that Tony Belt and Ronnie Wideman have been promoted to deputy athletics director.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Coming off an impressive 30-6 first season as Virginia’s basketball coach, the school has rewarded Ryan Odom a new contract. 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 Rick Carlisle, a standout guard for Terry Holland’s Virginia basketball teams, and now one of the winningest coaches in NBA history, will be our special guest on “The Jerry & Jerry Show” at 10:30 Tuesday morning. 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 One of the top prospects from the state of North Carolina, one of the top 15 ranked shooting guards in the nation from the recruiting class of 2028, will be visiting Virginia on Aug. 29. 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 According to a report, Virginia’s nonconference basketball schedule for this upcoming season just got tougher. 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!

Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom announced Tuesday the addition of eight newcomers for the 2026-27 season.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia and its former women’s basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton have reached an “amicable settlement” from the university firing her after a successful run in the NCAA tournament, according to a release from her agent. 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 While we’re on the verge of college football training camps beginning, recruiting for college basketball programs is heating up. Virginia has made a new offer to one of the most sought after prospects from the Class of 2029. 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 At this time last summer, Thijs De Ridder wasn’t quite sure of his future, whether he would be playing college basketball as a first year at Virginia or remaining in Europe with his pro club in Spain. 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 While Ugonna Onyenso finished with Virginia basketball when the Cavaliers season ended in March, he still managed to make one huge assist: Favour Ibe. 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 Scott Ratcliffe JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer When Virginia head coach Ryan Odom went looking for a guard this offseason, the checklist was concise. He was searching for toughness, fearlessness, leadership ability and a willingness to attack the basket. Former Loyola Marymount senior transfer Jan Vide checked every box — and has traveled across the country to prove it. 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” […]

Virginia will take part in The LinkU Invitational, a first-of-its-kind outdoor exhibition at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, S.C.

By Jerry Ratcliffe When Virginia basketball hits the floor this November, the Cavaliers will have an even more international flavor than ever before. 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’s basketball staff wasn’t exactly looking for Nolan Adekunle, but once they saw the 6-foot-7 German, they couldn’t take their eyes off him. 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 Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer It’s July, it’s hot, so what better time to take a sneak peek at what’s waiting for us when the curtain drops on the 2026-27 ACC men’s basketball season? 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 Scattershooting around UVA, the ACC and college athletics, taking a long look at Cavalier hoops before football gets cranked up… 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!