Not really good unfortunately though we’re looking good…

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I could be wrong but I seem to remember UVA does not play well coming out of exam break. Perhaps the study guide for this year needs to be free throws, free throws, free throws with some 3 pointers in there for good measure.

Brunelle hit three times from deep and tallied 11 points to help build at 19-12 lead after the first period.

Great reporting here from the DP's Greg Madia. The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility to any UVa player that was in their final season in 2022, as the season was cut short by the tragic shooting last month.

Story here: https://dailyprogress.com/sports/nc...cle_4e52f31a-7664-11ed-9c80-5740196d05ea.html

The official to UVA has the Cavaliers as one of the finalists for Hammond's commitment.

As the transfer portal hits a new stratosphere today and into the rest of the week, @justin ferber has a look at where UVa stands at the most important position: Quarterback.

Greetings from JPJ where the Hoos will tip things off against the Hawks in about 40 minutes. I'll have updates for you in a bit.

As always, have at it folks...

Preview: After losing last year in Harrisonburg, the Wahoos have a shot at revenge tonight when third-ranked UVa hosts James Madison. @justin ferber has our breakdown of the matchup with the Dukes (8 p.m., ACCN).

For anyone curious to what happened, Igor Milicic transferred to Charlotte and is playing 25.1 minutes a game, he is the second leading scorer on the team averaging 9.8ppg, he is second leading rebounder with 5.2rbpg, he is averaging .7 blocks a game and .2 steals a game. Milicic is shooting 50% from the field and 36.1% from 3pt land. Charlotte is currently 7-2.

Carson McCorkle transferred to Wofford Terriers and is playing 23 minutes a game, he is averaging 6.1ppg, he is shooting 35.1% from the field due to mostly 3 pt shots and averaging 33.3% from 3pt land. The team is 5-4.

Congratulations to both of them and I wished we could have held onto Milicic for his size, shooting ability and his over all skill set.

I just don't see with Bennett's favorites would have given either much time on the floor as long as Franklin, Gardner, Clark were here even this year, despite these three of the starters having scoring droughts, mismatches in size, difficulty stopping the person they are guarding from scoring and turnovers.

After taking in UVa's win over FSU, 2024 4-star forward Raleigh Burgess picked up a UVa offer.

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After rewatching the UM game, I am just amazed at how much better Shedrick and Beekman are this year from last. Shedrick in particular is light years better this season. Just a couple quick areas of dramatic improvement:

High hedge- UM game was some of the best high hedge defense in years- on par with Akil. KS has learned to be in a balanced, defensive posture as he attacks the ballhandler- no reaching or upright stance that ballhandler can exploit. He assumes defensive movement posture as he begins to hedge, rather than simply "getting out there" in an unbalanced or overly aggressive manner. Finally, rather than reaching IN, KS is reach OUT and allowing ballhandler to make the mistake of continuing one more dribble right into KS- making his now balanced and long frame/ arms capable of deflection WITHOUT FOULING.

Attacking hoop- much better at catch and going up- not limited to the lob but can now catch bounce pass and attack. The second half drive and bounce to KS in traffic for finish was spectacular.

If Kadin continues with this progress- he will be All ACC and first round NBA next year.

We have all seen and commented on Beekman's progress. One little thing- Beekman is attacking passing lanes more aggressively and successfully. That little disruption has big impact on offenses. NBA scouts are noticing- he is now on first round radar. Only issue is his ankle- hope it heals quickly.

We are winning with the same returning group plus Vander Plas. When McNeeley and Dunn get more comfortable this team will go from NIT quarters to the Final Four, all because of player development.

Wow from playing in the NCAA Championship game last year, to 4 straight losses this year. Wonder if UNC is beginning to ask their self if maybe they jumped the gun with that BIG MONEY contract with Hubert. LOL

My 14 year old is asking for some basketball tickets for Christmas this year. Anyone have some decent seats to any of the games after December, would love to make a deal. Thanks in advance.

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Congratulations to Coach London for the first 10 win season in W&M football history and winning the first round in the playoffs. Couldn’t happen to a better guy. Glad he found the right place to find success.

Really hoping they don’t win this game but I think they will. They will be impossible to recruit against in VA

Greetings from JPJ, where #3 UVa is set to open up ACC play this afternoon against 1-8 Florida State (2pm, ESPN2).

An early note, Reece Beekman is out on the court getting some shots up with Jayden Garder and Kihei Clark. Beekman looks a little hobbled, not too bad, and he is wearing his game shots during warmups.

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I hesitate opening this thread but am curious how others feel Kihei looks so far this year? I was in the “preferred he not come back—so that Reece could fully take over—but would welcome his return” camp during the transfer portal season.

It’s hard to disagree with the take in the above tweet. Kihei had a couple bad decision drives against UM, but on the whole I think he’s killing it so far this year and we’re the better for it.

Preview: No. 3 UVa opens its ACC slate tomorrow afternoon when the Hoos host Florida State (2 p.m., ESPN2). @justin ferber has our breakdown of the matchup against the Noles.

Anyone heard how Reece's ankle/foot is doing?

At this moment...feel like we would absolutely roll UNC and beat Duke. Again, at this moment, our toughest comp looks like VaTech and Notre Dame (maybe State, but haven;t seen them play).

Any one have an extra ticket for the JMU game on the 6th? Am looking for one.

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OT - Florida State BB (1-7), what's happened there with Leonard & Friends?

Seems like this will definitely impact the quality of the ACC with national perception this year.