With AC10 having now officially been named UVa’s starter, @justin ferber takes a look at what that means for the Hoos going into Saturday night’s opener against Richmond.

The WNBA had very little athletic competition during the past three months. For this reason and the arrival of Caitlin Clark, attendance and television viewership increased dramatically this year. This is the good news for the league. Unfortunately, there are still many problems.
In spite of the dollars generated by the increased attendance, the WNBA will lose many millions of dollars this season. It sems that many of the owners of the twenty-four teams are more interested in getting a tax write-off than they are in making the league more popular. Talent is limited and relatively few fans are likely to be able to name more than three players on their favorite teams, and the talent will be further diluted by adding more teams to the league. Few of the teams' general managers made an effort to improve their teams during the recent trade period. in spite of several talented players who were reportedly seeking trades from teams who were willing to let them go at bargain basement prices.
On the court there have been a number of rough and excessive fouls by players better suited for employment by WWE wrestling. Some of this is because the officiating is inconsistent and/or bad and is not improving. Coaching in terms of both offensive and defensive schemes and in substitution patterns is often baffling.
Lastly, the talking heads on television and computer sites have done little to enhance the popularity of the WNBA, other than to make it known that the WNBA exists, with their emotional and deceptive comments about both teams and individual players. To those who might consider this post in those terms, I apologize, but I would really like to see the WNBA become a success because of the improved play.

Hearing 6ft 1 inch Kansas State Guard transferring to UVA

While delayed versus the desires of some (myself included), UVa is starting to roll out more video showcasing the new facility. Today, Coach Smotherman breaks down the weight room. Hopefully, more videos will follow showing off the facility.

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Five different women scored goals in 5-0 defeat of Utah Valley.

With kickoff now mere days away, @justin ferber looks at five ways the Wahoos must improve if they are to take a step forward this fall.

Cavs get goals by Mangarov and Ubogu in the first period and Dang in the second. Virginia controlled the ball for most of the game and had 16 shots while holding Rider to 5. Batrouni saved the only Rider shot on goal.

I see where we currently have 6 verbal FB commitments listed as "athlete". Some of these recruits look to have very appealing upside potential for several different possible positions. I hope we have a good handle on that and can better evaluate each players best position fit. Some of you may recall that under the London regime we recruited numerous "athletes", some of them very talented, but London never figured out where to play them hence we never enjoyed their maximum contribution potential.

On Episode 575 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Speak on the Tropical Storm”), it's time for our favorite episode of the year: The annual UVa football preseason prediction podcast has arrived.

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Four-star guard Caden Coleman (2026) talked to @HoustonWilson about his budding recruitment, his early interest from UVa, and much more.

With Pace our most productive at 30 yds per game and no one else at 10 or more, it seems like some NIL money should have been used. With WR, TE and QB looking good, the ability to run, obviously important no matter what, but could help the OL by keeping defenses off balance.
Also, what's your feeling on the LB room?

A crop of transfer DBs could be a real boon for Curome Cox and UVa. @justin ferber profiles the group and where things stand for a secondary that knows more will be expected this fall.

On Episode 574 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“It’s Been One Week”), we talk the latest UVa preseason football news and then offer some hot takes as we start to close up shop on the summer.

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UVa linebacker Trey McDonald and kicker Will Bettridge talk about their experience thus far in training camp, how preparations for the fall have gone, what's the vibe among the players, and much more.

Virginia scored a goal in each half in the win over what should be a very good team. Virginia had 24 shots and held Towson to just 3 shots with only one shot on goal.

UVA comes in at number 9 in the 18 team league. Link: ACC basketball summer rankings — and the new and old names to know for 2024-25 season

9. Virginia​

Biggest losses: Reece Beekman (14.3 ppg, 6.2 apg); Ryan Dunn (8.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg); Jacob Groves (7.4 ppg); Jordan Minor (4.3 ppg)

Returning rotation players: Isaac McKneely(12.3 ppg); Andrew Rohde (4.3 ppg); Blake Buchanan (3.4 ppg); Taine Murray (3.3 ppg)

Top 100 freshmen added: No. 87 Jacob Cofie

Top 100 transfers added: No. 89 TJ Power (Duke)

Why they’re here: With Virginia ranked this low, it’s fair to have the reaction: Is Tony Bennett not Virginia’s coach anymore? He is, and placing his team this low — considering the Cavaliers have finished top-three in the league eight times in the past 10 seasons — feels odd. But while UVa leaned into the transfer portal more fully this offseason, it still feels like the Cavaliers might be a player or two short.

McKneely, a top-50 shooter nationally last season, at least provides one guarantee, a potential all-league player with experience in Bennett’s system. Beyond that? Power is probably Virginia’s best hope for a second star, but how he’ll fare defensively is unclear. Elijah Saunders (San Diego State) and Jalen Warley (Florida State) come from defensive-minded programs, so they should make an immediate impact, but neither is an offensive dynamo. There’s a lot of projecting fit here, considering only Warley has played 2,000 career minutes, and only McKneely and Rohde — who looked out of his depth much of his first season in Charlottesville — have made 50 career 3s. Defense shouldn’t be the issue; offense, we’re in wait-and-see mode.

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Transfer wide receiver Trell Harris talks about his first week of fall camp, how the transition has gone for him, why he's so excited to showcase his game, and much more.

Good Afternoon, Everyone! We're in the break between our open practice session and the post-practice media availability session, so here are my notes from today's practice:

Health Update:

Here were the players in yellow today, not participating:

• McKale Boley
• Andre Greene
• Xavier Brown
• Jaden Gibson
• JR Wilson
• Kam Courtney
• Karson Gay
• John Rogers
• Bryce Carter
• Dre Walker
• Andrew Williams
• Gabe Sneed

One player that was full go was Brian Stevens, who had been in yellow, considered day-to-day.

Kam Robinson and James Jackson were both in green jerseys, but seemed to be fully participating.

No brace on Anthony Colandrea's knee, either.


Practice Notes:

-ACC Network was on hand today for their annual camp tour series. They had cameras set up and a makeshift studio in the corner, same as last year.

-Malcolm Greene broke the team down to start practice and lead Hoo Jacks.

-It felt like Tony Elliott was amped up, trying to put on a show for the cameras today. In every drill he was really high energy, and was yelling a lot in the drill mentioned in the next bullet. He wasn't happy specifically with the tackling or block shedding from the defense, but he was also very animated in other periods of the practice, more so than normal.

-We got to see a three-on-three drill that has become a bit of a camp staple, where there's a handoff to a back, a blocker and defensive lineman going one on one, a tight end or back going one on one with a linebacker at the second level, and a WR/DB matchup, all inside of cones. I'd say we got to see 20 reps or so total, here's what stood out:
-After that drill, the team broke into positions. A few groups, like OL and QB worked with their position group for the rest of the open period. The remainder rotated between stations, led by different coaches. Adam Mims led a drill focused on catching the ball (done by DBs, LBs, etc). Mike Hollins led a ball security drill, and Keith Gaither led a separate one, focused on avoiding punch outs. Dre Greene was helping with that drill as well, trying to punch the ball loose, and then Elliott came over and did the same, using a boxing glove.

-The last thing we saw was some punt fielding practice for a few guys: Kendren Smith, Suderian Harrison, Claiborne Richards, Trell Harris and Antonio Clary.

-NFL scouts from the Commanders, 49ers and Buccaneers on hand.

-Last thing: Just wanted to add that my favorite coach to watch is Adam Mims. He can be high energy, but he's really supportive of his guys and his coaching is always very straightforward and really feels like its about teaching and reminding rather than some other motivation. I think he's going to have a really nice career.


That's it for today. We'll get to talk to Des Kitchings and a few players later on.

Across UVa’s offensive line, the Wahoos have a lot of experience in the mix during this fall camp. @justin ferber writes about the challenges that face Terry Heffernan and his group this season in turning that experience into production.

If you're not watching Olympics track, you're missing something...

So far, it might be the best performance - or at least the most dramatic finishes - by the US in history...
Just an anecdotal feeling, but it's thrilling...from the sprints and hurdles through completely unexpected distance medals and field events...

The dominating world record by McLaughlin-Levrone might be the only sort-of UVA connection (that I know of), but she's not the only one that's been great to watch...

Instead of expecting one guy to do it, UVa is looking to replace Malik Washington’s production from last year by committee, @justin ferber writes. The Wahoos are counting on three highly-acclaimed transfers to help make it happen.