A former five-star recruit who was his league's rookie of the year during his freshman season at Memphis, Austin Nichols will sit out this season at UVa per NCAA transfer rules but that doesn't mean he's not already making strides.

In this video interview, he talks about picking Virginia, adjusting to live in Charlottesville both on and off the court, how he's already seen himself change both in terms of his game and in terms of his body, why he knew UVa was the right place for him, what it's like to play for Tony Bennett, and how he's managing the reality of not being able to play until next year.

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Sounds like he is not redshirting.

His family and HS coaches want him to redshirt but he trusts in London.

I have no idea why and the kid is just not going to play --- so why not do what is best for him and redshirt him????

never saw this one before, but until today London was 3-30 when trailing at halftime. Three and effing thirty.

After a solid first year at UVa last season, sophomore forward Isaiah Wilkins has conitnued to develop physically and he's seeing that work have a dramatic impact on his game.

In this video interview, he talks about the changes he's seen, how that has impacted his comfort level on the floor, how this preseason differs from last year's, his role in replacing former All-ACC defender Darion Atkins, where he feels like he's improved, what he thinks of the Wahoos potentially playing faster at times, and how the team keeps the noise and expecations from the outside from getting in their heads.

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Greetings from Charlottesville where we're getting ready to go with UVa's Tony Bennett. Check this thread for notes in a few...

No real surprises this week.

Out

Sean Karl (medical)

Mike Mooney (lower extremity)

Sadiq Olanrewaju (lower extremity)

Divante Walker (lower extremity)

Connor Wingo-Reeves (medical)


Doubtful

None


Questionable

Albert Reid (medical)


Probable

None


All remaining players on the Virginia roster are available to participate. Please note the status of an injured student-athlete’s ability to participate can increase or decrease between the time this report is issued and game time.



Key:

Out = Definitely will not play

Doubtful = At least 75% chance will not play

Questionable = 50-50 chance will not play

Probable = Virtual certainty will be available for normal duty



Out for the season

Malcolm Cook – upper extremity

Ryan Doull – medical

Calvin Epps – upper extremity

Jake Fieler – lower extremity

Andre Levrone – low back

Jahvoni Simmons – upper extremity

Eric Tetlow – lower extremity

Per UVa's weekly long-term injury report, sophomore linebacker Malcolm Cook is out for the year with an upper extremity injury.

Most of these guys have been listed on this board. If Uva can't get a solid hire this time around we may be doomed forever. From this list

Herman ( Never coming here)
Brohm ( I think we could get him, would help QB's I bet)
Briles ( So what his dad as an a-hole, kid knows offense)
Fuente ( Might be too big for this job now)
Rhule ( Not sure I trust someone from Temple)
Campbell ( Done a great job at Toledo, not my first choice, but would be happy with him)

Durkin( Not leaving Michigan after one year, but he can coach defense and have no worries about him bringing in a staff that on offense would play power football the right way. He is a future star whenever he becomes HC)


Coaches on the rise
1. Justin Fuente, Memphis

2. Matt Rhule, Temple

3. Matt Campbell, Toledo

4. Herman

5. Jeff Brohm, Western Kentucky


Coordinators on the rise
1. Brent Venables, defensive coordinator, Clemson

2. Doug Meacham, co-offensive coordinator, TCU

3. D.J. Durkin, defensive coordinator, Michigan

4. Dave Aranda, defensive coordinator, Wisconsin

5. Kendal Briles, offensive coordinator, Baylor

Just wanted to let you guys know there won't be a War Room tomorrow. Instead, we'll have the UVa/UNC preview first thing and then hoops content later in the day. Likely going with our interview with Austin Nichols. We'll start the other couple of two-part coach features next week.

Let's make it 2 wins for my teams in orange and blue today! Harvey is bringing it!

Heels favored by 17 - 18 the lowest being 11. Matt is going to have to have a great game, hit some deep balls to loosen things up. I was surprised to see that UNC is giving up 213 yds pg rushing, can UVA get 180 to 200?, if so then this could be a close one. While I do not feel good about this game, I have a hunch that Thorpe may have a big game.

Anyone know how hard is it to scalp tickets at UNC ?

http://m.bleacherreport.com/article...p-college-basketball-teams-in-2015-16/page/16


I couldn't agree more. That problem will be fixed starting next year, but MS, LP, EN, MB, DH, DT all need to be able to knock down the open shots we will get with AG and MT inside

Jack English.
He did not dominate but overall in your first start of your career and facing a very legitimate defensive end, he played really well. The kid has a nice upside.

Add-

Memphis
Toledo
Utah St
Herman (
Long shot)
Michigan DC

To the list, but we will wait too long and come up empty again

Getting ready to go on the teleconference line with UNC's Larry Fedora and then UVa's Mike London at about 12:10 p.m. Check this thread for notes in a bit.

Getting ready to go on the teleconference line with Taquan Mizzell. Check this thread for notes in a few.

Class of 2017 tight end John Kirven has committed to UVa.

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I'm Posting a video about my cousin I had hopes he would come to UVA to play football he had camped here. He had a injury that will set him back a good bit though. I just wish him a fast recovery!!http://www.fox5dc.com/sports/32932752-story

Way to not hang your head after that fumble and balling out when we needed you the most.

OL isn't great, but he is becoming a better football player just going north-south without dancing (kudos to Beatty), but also we have guys that could easily take carries from him, but he keeps being a weapon for us.

Check out this weeks episode as we recap the UVA vs. Syracuse game. We discuss our take on the game; the program as we see it; we'll grade my keys for the game; and we'll answer a question from one of our Huddlecast followers.


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