With its non-conference schedule now set, @justin ferber breaks down UVa's slate ahead of what promises to be a rather interesting season for the Wahoos.

On Episode 519 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Doubling Down”), Eamonn Brennan joins the show to talk UVa hoops, Tony Bennett in the NIL/portal era, and how the Hoos may defy the doubters.

Site: https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-podcast-episode-519

: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?I=1000620980938

Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+F0vid-Mco

With the start of fall practice only weeks away at this point, we begin our Countdown to Camp series today as @justin ferber breaks down UVa’s running backs. It’s a group with a number of intriguing options.

Per his Twitter, UVa has offered 6’7 wing, David Punch out of Texas following a strong showing at Peach Jam.

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Also, per his Twitter, Jacob Cofie received an offer from UVa.

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It has been a wild 11 days so far in July as the first live period ran from Thursday-Sunday. The summer's second and last live period is this Saturday and Sunday. I have been in the gym every day since last Wednesday and my goal for the rest of this week is to catch up with some UVA targets that have recently gotten offers from Virginia or received heavy interest. Stay tuned for some updates!

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For four-star STAB point guard Chance Mallory (2025), the offer from UVa is one that he’s obviously always wanted. @HoustonWilson caught up with the hometown product to discuss the Hoos, what it means to get the offer, and where things stand.

I limited the team to players who have played in the last 25 years for a number of reasons. I do not anticipate that all who read this post will agree with a few, some, or most of my choices. I promise to not kick your dog if you note others whom you would choose. My choices are: pitchers - Andrew Abbott, Sean Doolittle, and Danny Hultzen, catcher - Kyle Teel, first base - Pavin Smith, second base - Ernie Clement, third base - Ryan Zimmerman, shortstop - Chris Taylor, and outfielders - Adam Haseley, Jake McCarthy, and Jarrett Parker. I have donned my asbestos skivvies, so feel free to respond.

Abbott was 4-0 in the minor leagues before being called up to the Reds. He pitched 54 innings and recorded 90 strike outs and 2.5 ERA. Since being called up the Reds, he has started 6 games, and the Reds have won all 6. His record is 4-0 with 42 strike outs in 37.1 innings. His 1.21 ERA is the best ever for the first six games in one year by a Reds pitcher. He had his longest outing of any Reds pitcher this year going 7.2 innings and allowing just 1 run. He had a personal best major league 12 strike outs in the game.

Four-star forward Nate Ament, No. 39 overall in 2025, likes the early conversations he’s had with UVa’s coaches. @HoustonWilson caught up with the in-state target to talk about what he’s hearing from the Hoos.

Nice honor for Coach O’Connor
O’Connor to be Inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame

On Episode 518 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Overachievers”), we lean into offseason mode and try to collectively put a random assortment of 20 UVa things on a tiered list.

Site: https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-podcast-episode-518

: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?I=1000619477048

Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+F0vgZV770

She’s a legend. That said, the team hasn’t been as dominant of late and and it’s interesting that she “resigned” and didn’t “retire”.
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When UVa wrapped up a commitment from four-star guard Christian Bliss, the Hoos locked in a huge piece of the recruiting puzzle. @HoustonWilson takes a look at what the decision means for Virginia going forward.

I have been surprised that there have not been rumors about transfers, both to and fro. The only one that I have heard from a reliable source is that Tuft has initiated transfer talks.
Rumor confirmed. Tuft is transferring to Tulane.

Four-star guard Christian Bliss goes in-depth with @HoustonWilson on his official visit to UVa and why a college decision could be coming soon.

The team won all five games against an overmatched Taipei team. Griff O'Ferrall was the lead off batter for the USA team and was 13 for 21 in the five games. The announcers were impressed.

Offseason Questions: With July having now arrived, @justin ferber takes a look at four questions facing UVa football as the offseason wears on.

I think that he sees floor a lot in 2024-25.

Anthony Grobet, 6'2" and 210 from Navy, is apparently transferring in.

Amazing start for Virginia swimmers tonight on their quest for the US National Team

Women's 100 Freestyle - SwimSwam live results - watch live on Peacock for the next several days if you have it...

• Kate Douglass wins in a fantastic 52.57, dropping an insane 1.4+ seconds from her personal best today to swim one of the fastest in US history
• Gretchen Walsh breaks out to finish 3rd and make the US Team with a 53.14, also her best ever
• Max Parker steps up to likely make the US Team with a 53.51

That's 3 UVA women out of 6 (most likely) on the 4x100 Free relay national team.
Update - nice article on the UVA women here...

UVA recruit and rising HS senior Anna Moesch finishes 10th overall...and Tess Howley, also a UVA recruit, finishes 8th in the 200 Fly.

Both now and future are great.

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PF from Belgium playing in New Jersey. His dad played at ODU

Virginia was one of the few teams to have two players selected for the 30 man roster. O'Donnell hit over .300 but failed to make the cut.