Johann Grunloh - College Basketball News & Rumors

Returning to Charlottesville Grunloh will return to Virginia in 2025-26, the program announced.

Impact Grunloh immediately became a starter in his freshman season at Virginia, averaging 7.1 points and 5.2 rebounds across 21.0 minutes in 36 games. The seven-footer has announced his decision to return and will be a key factor for the Cavaliers in 2026-27.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 17 minutes Grunloh registered four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Saturday's 74-70 loss to Duke.

Impact The stat line may not look like much, but this was a typical minutes alottment for the 7-0 center, who splits time down low with Ugonna Onyenso. Despite popping up on the injury report this week, Grunloh appears as if he'll be good to go for Friday's NCAA Tournament opener against Wright State.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available to title game Grunloh (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Duke, Thomas Hughes of SI.com reports.

Impact Grunloh was deemed a game-time call, but he'll suit up and start in a game where the Cavaliers are underdogs on paper. Grunloh has started all 33 of Virginia's games this season, averaging 7.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 21.2 minutes.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Grunloh (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's ACC Tournament final against Duke, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Grunloh was also considered questionable ahead of Friday's semi-final win against Miami. The freshman would ultimately start, but only played 11 minutes, logging three rebounds and no points. Grunloh has started all 33 of Virginia's games this season, averaging 7.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 21.2 minutes.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 11 minutes in return Grunloh (undisclosed) played 11 minutes and went scoreless in Friday's win over Miami. He grabbed three rebounds and recorded one block.

Impact Grunloh returned to the court in this game, but he didn't have a big impact. The Cavaliers will play in the ACC Title game against Duke on Saturday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. Miami Grunloh (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Virginia's tilt with Miami on Friday.

Impact Grunloh has yet to miss a game this season, but he's in danger of changing that in the ACC Tournament Semifinals. The freshman forward averages 7.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, and his availability will come right down to the wire.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Virginia hosts Virginia Tech after Lawal's 20-point game

Virginia Tech plays the No. 13 Virginia Cavaliers after Toibu Lawal scored 20 points in the Hokies' 72-63 victory over the Boston College Eagles

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

No. 13 Virginia wraps up No. 2 seed in ACC with 75-70 win over Wake Forest

Thijs De Ridder scored 16 points and No. 13 Virginia outlasted Wake Forest 75-70 to secure the No. 2 seed and a double-bye in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Thijs De Ridder scores 19 as No. 11 Virginia cruises to 90-61 win over NC State

Thijs De Ridder scored 19 points lead five Virginia players in double figures as the 11th-ranked Cavaliers beat North Carolina State 90-61, cruising in their final tuneup before Sa...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

NC State reserve is ejected for leaving the bench during skirmish vs. Virginia

An altercation near midcourt in the second half of Tuesday night’s game between No. 11 Virginia and North Carolina State led to offsetting technical fouls and the ejection of one W...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Johann Grünloh's Unique Skill Set on Display as Virginia Beats Miami The Cavaliers earned a big win against the Hurricans on Saturday as a freshman flashed his intriguing skill set.

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

De Ridder leads No. 17 Virginia against Boston College after 32-point game

No. 17 Virginia faces the Boston College Eagles after Thijs De Ridder scored 32 points in the Cavaliers' 100-97 overtime win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

No. 14 Virginia visits Notre Dame following Shrewsberry's 22-point game

Notre Dame hosts the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers after Braeden Shrewsberry scored 22 points in Notre Dame's 68-64 victory against the Boston College Eagles

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Malik Thomas scores 19 points as No. 16 Virginia beats No. 20 Louisville 79-70

Malik Thomas made six 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Johann Grunloh added 16 points and No. 16 Virginia shot 55% in the second half to beat No. 20 Louisville 79-70

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Malik Thomas scores 20 and No. 23 Virginia moves to 9-0 at home with 84-60 win over Cal

Malik Thomas scored 20 points and No. 23 Virginia beat California 84-60 in its Atlantic Coast Conference home opener, scoring at least 80 points for the 14th time in 15 games this...

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

No. 23 Virginia hosts Cal after Lewis' 23-point showing

No. 23 Virginia faces the California Golden Bears after Sam Lewis scored 23 points in Virginia's 76-61 victory against the NC State Wolfpack

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

NC State hosts No. 21 Virginia following Thomas' 26-point game

No. 21 Virginia visits the NC State Wolfpack after Malik Thomas scored 26 points in the Cavaliers' 95-85 overtime loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Thomas leads No. 21 Virginia against NC State after 26-point game

No. 21 Virginia plays the NC State Wolfpack after Malik Thomas scored 26 points in the Cavaliers' 95-85 overtime loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Coit leads Maryland against No. 23 Virginia after 31-point game

Maryland visits the No. 23 Virginia Cavaliers after David Coit scored 31 points in the Terrapins' 101-83 loss to the Michigan Wolverines

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Value boosted by defense Grunloh racked up eight points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and four blocks in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 84-60 win over Maryland Eastern Shore.

Impact The 9-1 Virginia Cavaliers are off to a hot start under coach Ryan Odom, and the new scheme has resulted in a much faster tempo than past year's (albeit still below the nation average). With the higher scoring comes more potential fantasy assets, and one of those is Grunloh, a 7-0 freshman center. The numbers on their own aren't overly eye-popping (9.2 ppg, 7.2 rpg), but he also provides a boost on the defensive end in rotisserie leagues by putting up 2.9 rejections per contest, good for fifth in the country entering Wednesday's games. Grunloh is also useful in any format that places a premium on either freshmen or traditional centers.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland-Eastern Shore visits Virginia following Locandro's 20-point game

Maryland-Eastern Shore faces the Virginia Cavaliers after Joseph Locandro scored 20 points in the Hawks' 78-60 loss to the American Eagles

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Virginia jumps out early, beats Texas 88-69

Chance Mallory scores 16 points as Virginia defeats Texas 88-69 in the ACC/SEC Challenge

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

De Ridder's efficient 21 points lift Virginia over Queens, 94-69

Thijs De Ridder scored 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Johann Grunloh had a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Virginia defeated Queens 94-69 on Friday

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Thijs De Ridder scores 23 and Virginia uses 61 first-half points to cruise past Marshall 104-78

Thijs De Ridder scored 23 points, Dallin Hall and Malik Thomas each added 18 and Virginia used 61 first-half points to cruise past Marshall 104-78

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Impressive defensive effort Grunloh contributed four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist, seven blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Friday's 81-62 victory over North Carolina Central.

Impact Grunloh only scored four points in this win Friday, but his real impact came on the defensive end with 11 boards and seven blocks. He might form a great frontcourt pairing with Thijs De Ridder. It's still early in the season, but Grunloh's defensive ability could provide quite a boost for the Cavaliers. Very few players in the ACC have the ability to pose this kind of defensive impact.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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