By Jerry Ratcliffe

Now that Virginia has closed the curtain on a spectacular 30-win season (for only the sixth time in program history), it’s time to look to the future.

Ryan Odom will say goodbye to five seniors, all of whom have expired eligibility: guards Malik Thomas, Jacari White and Dallin Hall, along with center Ugonna Onyenso and forward Devin Tillis.

With any good fortune, Odom could welcome back three key starters and a reserve who could have started this past season to form a strong nucleus for the 2026-27 team.

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!