As the corona-induced dead period drags on, it’s an uncomfortable time for Virginia fans. We’re not accustom to prolonged recruiting battles. The worst is usually assumed, because history has taught us to expect it. Without any activity to serve as evidence for reassurance, there are many unknowns. Not only with where things stand now, but […]

June 15th is always an exciting date for rising juniors. It marks the first time college oaches are allowed to contact them directly. As the day came and went on Monday, reports flooded in of Virginia coaches reaching out to potential targets. Over 50 in total. You can scroll through all the names listed in […]

(Image: Adam Zagoria) Tony Bennett paid a visit to The Westtown School (PA) back on January 31st, as we reported. Today, he extended a scholarship offer to their star point guard Jalen Warley. Warley has been one of the biggest stock risers of the high school season and has piled up offers through the Spring. […]

I’ve been thinking a lot about all the changes in recruiting I’ve noticed over the years. Not that I’ve been around doing this all that long. I started the HGN account on twitter four years ago, and lurked for several years before that. Since there’s not much else going on thanks to the COVID-19 dead […]

Hoos make the cut for a pair of 5-stars Kendall Brown included Virginia in his Top 10 list released today. The 6’7 wing out of Sunrise Christian (KS) is ranked as the #16 prospect in the 2021 class according to the 247Sports composite. He was offered in February after coaches made recruiting rounds during a […]

Virginia fans received some great news today with the commitment of Rice transfer Trey Murphy. The 6’8 sharpshooter chose the Wahoos from a final four that included Villanova, Pittsburgh, and Houston. He plans to red-shirt next season, then will have two years of eligibility remaining. Murphy was Rice’s leading scorer, averaging 13.7 points and 5.5 […]

Rice transfer Trey Murphy trimmed his list of possible destinations down to a final four this afternoon. Virginia, Villanova, Pittsburgh, and Houston are left standing from over 40 programs that initially contacted him. The 6’8 guard/forward combo plans to redshirt next season, then will have two years of eligibility remaining. He averaged 14.7 points and […]

The COVID-19 epidemic has kept coaches and recruits apart. But the late recruiting cycle goes on. Players will now need to make decisions without the benefit of visits. So called virtual tours and face time visits are being utilized, including by Tony Bennett and staff. Virginia currently has one open scholarship for next season. According […]