Virginia currently has five scholarships available by 2022.   I believe that’s ideally how many players they’d like to add, including potential late 2021 signees.  Think of it as assembling a future starting lineup.  That’s basically what they’re doing.    The first two offers were made last month to guards we’re already very familiar with, Isaac […]

Doug Smith tells us why Reece Beekman is such a special point guard. Zach Carey compares this year’s offense to the national championship team. I answer a few recruiting questions. Fans are stressing over Jabri. And who else was at Tony’s house when Joe Harris came knocking after the Tennessee loss? Can you discuss Reece’s […]

(Image – Bart Boatwright – The Clemson Insider) Following the most satisfying win so far this season for the UVA basketball team, there’s a lot to be excited about right now. But, there’s also a number of caveats that are critical to effectively evaluate this squad right now. After a few days of rewatching, analyzing, […]

(Image – Brian Fluharty – USA TODAY Sports) Jay Huff is many things. A highlight reel worthy finisher at the rim, a next level shot blocker, an occasionally deadly three shooter, a husband, and a lumberjack, but never much of a passer. That changed Saturday against Clemson as the UVA coaching staff made the conscious […]

(Image — Scott Taetsch — USA Today Sports) In UVA’s first contest against a ranked team this year (hehe), the ‘Hoos tip off against the Clemson Tigers Saturday evening in what is potentially a matchup of the ACC’s top-two teams. Led by former Blue Ridge High School star Aamir Simms, the Tigers boast the nation’s […]

(Image – Associated Press In their first rematch of the season, the Wahoos look to stay undefeated in ACC play as they tip off against the Notre Dame Irish for the second time in two weeks at 4:30 PM Eastern time. With a potent offense and a lacking defense, Notre Dame is a dangerous team […]

(Image – Ben Rekosh – @br.dsgns) Following the worst defensive performance from a UVA squad in over a decade, the Virginia coaching staff began experimenting with defensive adjustments that could solve the issues the team experienced against Gonzaga. The most glaring issue out of that game on the defensive end was the ball screen defense. […]

(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) As the in-house recruiting guy here, I’m always paying close attention to how players are utilized with the impact on future roster building in mind. The season is a quiet time for recruiting activity, but there’s a little of that going on to talk about as well. That’s what this blog is […]

(Image – Erin Edgerton – Daily Progress) Following a shaky victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons late Wednesday night, UVA looks to improve to 3-0 in the ACC when the teams tip off Saturday at 2:00 PM ET against the Boston College Eagles in another must-win game against an inferior opponent.  What has Boston […]