Farewell O’Connor, Hello Pollard: UVA Baseball’s Turning Point
The last pitch has been thrown at Disharoon Park for 2025, and aside from the 2015 natty, it had perhaps greater meaning than any in Brian O’Connor’s previous two decades—at least at the time. Coach, his staff, and many of his star players have left for Starkville to reinvent Mississippi State baseball. Those who will […]
UVA Has a GM Opening. Rick Carlisle Just Lost in the NBA Finals. Let’s Connect Some Dots.
Here’s What We Know Rick Carlisle just wrapped up a deep playoff run with the Indiana Pacers, who lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder.He’s 65 years old. He’s won an NBA title. He’s done pretty much everything there is to do in pro basketball.He played at UVA, co-captaining the […]
Moments That Mattered: Top 10 Moments from UVA Sports in a Challenging 2024–25
10. Football 10/5/24: UVa 24 Boston College 14 Checking in at number 10 on the list is a home win over Boston College. This win marked the high point for the Hoos and got them off to a 4-1 start. Boston College would hop in front 14-0 in this game only to see the Hoos […]
Thank You, Coach O’Connor: For Building It the Right Way
When Brian O’Connor came to Charlottesville in 2003, Virginia Baseball was a program with little history and less national respect. It didn’t have a sparkling stadium, a big-name reputation, or a legacy to lean on. What it had was a coach who believed in culture first—and everything else followed. Coach O’Connor didn’t promise Omaha on […]
Isaac McKneely vs. the Transfers: Did UVA Make the Right Call?
Many fans were upset that none of the players that we grew to know and love decided to return to UVa to play for Odom. Each player had a unique scenario that ultimately resulted in them moving on. While losing players hurts, I think it’s safe to say that overwhelmingly the guy everyone wanted to […]
UVA Basketball’s 2024–25 Transfer Class: Ranking the Newcomers by Impact
1. Malik Thomas (Guard, San Francisco) Superlative: Most Likely to Drop 25 Without Breaking a Sweat Malik Thomas is UVA’s marquee transfer and a proven scorer at the Division I level. Leading the West Coast Conference in scoring last season with an eye-popping 19.9 points per game, Thomas is a multi-dimensional offensive threat. Standing 6’5” […]
Virginia Football in 2025: Four Reasons for Bowl Optimism—and Two Potential Pitfalls
🟢 Four Reasons UVA Should Expect a Bowl Game in 2025 Chandler Morris Brings Experience and Firepower at Quarterback Virginia’s quarterback room has been revitalized with the addition of North Texas transfer Chandler Morris. When 2024 ended, and Anthony Colandrea decided to transfer, all felt lost around the program. It was probably as low as […]
Frontcourt Fix: Coach Odom Reloads UVA Basketball Roster
Coach Odom Delivers on Size: Enter Grunloh and Onyenso After a fast-paced few weeks of roster changes, Coach Odom turned his focus to the paint, landing two major additions that immediately give UVA much-needed rim protection, length, and athleticism. Johann Grunloh – The German Rim Protector First up is Johann Grunloh, a 6’11” German big […]
UVA Basketball’s Busy Week: Transfers, Departures, and New Faces
What a Week in UVA Hoops: Roster Shakeups, Transfers, and Staff News Last week, I said it was a whirlwind week. Well, here we are again, and what a whirlwind week it was for the UVA basketball program. From exciting commitments to surprising departures, the ever-evolving landscape of college basketball was on full display in […]
The Week in UVA Basketball
A Wild Week in UVA Hoops: Portal News, New Additions & Big Moves It’s been an absolute whirlwind for Virginia Basketball this week — a rollercoaster of commitments, surprises, and new beginnings. If you’ve been trying to keep up, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Let’s break down everything that’s happened in a jam-packed […]