Beckham Black

Virginia Gets The Attention Of 2027’s No. 1 Ranked Point Guard

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 […]

James Armstrong

Virginia Offers Dual-Threat, 4-Star Quarterback From Pennsylvania

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia’s football program is always looking toward the future and the Cavaliers threw their feathered hat into the ring for one of the rising star quarterback prospects on the East Coast. Tony Elliott’s staff has extended an offer to left-handed, four-star quarterback James “Boo Boo” Armstrong from Hopewell High in Aliquippa, Pa., a 16-year-old in the recruiting class of 2028. 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 […]

Michai White

Virginia Offers Nation’s No. 1 Point Guard In Class Of 2028

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 […]

Tony Elliott

Here’s A Look At Tony Elliott’s Financial Package Via His New Contract

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia coach Tony Elliott and several members of his staff have received salary increases accompanying contract extensions. The school previously announced Elliott’s contract had been extended through the 2030 season. After directing the Cavaliers to a program-record, 11-win season in 2025, an extension along with a raise were warranted. 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 […]

J'Mari Taylor

What’s J’Mari Taylor Facing In Trying To Make Jaguars Roster?

By Jerry Ratcliffe After strong performances at the NFL Combine and the Senior Bowl, most observers projected Virginia running back J’Mari Taylor as a late-round selection in last week’s NFL Draft. Taylor, who led the ACC in rushing yardage and rushing touchdowns, went undrafted and signed a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. 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. […]

No. 23 Hoos snap skid with 5-1 win over Patriots to kick off final homestand

Courtesy UVA Media Relations In the opening game of an eight-game homestand, the No. 23 Virginia baseball team downed George Mason, 5-1, on Tuesday night at Disharoon Park. The Cavaliers (30-16) picked up their 15th comeback victory on Tuesday after allowing the opening run in the top of the third. UVA ended the midweek contest by plating the final five runs of the game. UVA starter Max Stammel only allowed an unearned run in four innings of one-hit ball with four strikeouts on Tuesday. Lucas Hartman picked up his team-leading ninth win of the season by throwing another scoreless relief […]

2026 Virginia Hall Of Fame Inductees

Virginia’s Tony Bennett, Wally Walker Inducted To State Sports Hall Of Fame

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. […]