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Sam Lewis - Puts up 20 points in win Lewis posted 20 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 97-72 win over Northeastern.

Impact The Cavaliers delivered a comfortable 25-point win Friday, and Lewis played a huge role, co-leading the team in scoring alongside Chance Mallory, who also had 20 points. Lewis has scored 20 points in his first two games and will play a big offensive role alongside names like Mallory and ACC Preseason Player of the Year Thijs De Ridder.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewis and Mallory help No. 9 Virginia overcome slow start and beat Northeastern 97-72

Sam Lewis and Chance Mallory each scored 20 points as No. 9 Virginia shrugged off a sluggish start and pulled away for a 97-72 win over Northeastern

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Thijs De Ridder - Shines in win over Drexel De Ridder ended with 24 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 89-60 victory over Drexel.

Impact The ACC Preseason Player of the Year certainly lived up to that title in this season opener, leading the Cavaliers in both points and rebounds en route to an easy 29-point win. He should be the go-to option on offense for Virginia every time he steps on the court while also being a reliable rim protector.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 9 Virginia handles Drexel in season opener

Thijs De Ridder had 24 points and nine rebounds as No. 9 Virginia beat Drexel to open the season

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Christian Harmon - Two three-pointers in as many minutes Harmon (lower body) logged six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and one rebound across two minutes during Thursday's preseason win over Villanova.

Impact Harmon's return included a positive and a negative going into his 2026-27 season. Averaging a three-pointer per minute is an impressive feat and somewhat on brand for the senior, who logged 2.6 3PM and 12.8 points across Arkansas State's 2025-26 season. However, after playing only two minutes against Villanova, Harmon has a large hill to climb for a regular role in Virginia's rotation.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

March Madness is bigger for 2027. It's unclear exactly how that will look in terms of who gets bids

March Madness has grown to 76 teams for the men's and women's tournaments

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Villanova set to exit Philadelphia's famed Big 5 college basketball series after this season

The Big 5 is no more

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Duke, UConn and Arizona highlight MSG college basketball schedule featuring 14 NCAA champs

Duke, Arizona and Arkansas are among 14 men’s college basketball teams scheduled to play at Madison Square Garden this season that have won an NCAA championship

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Thijs De Ridder - Named ACC Preseason Player of the Year De Ridder is the Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Player of the Year, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact De Ridder is coming off an impressive freshman season with Virginia, averaging 15.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 27.7 minutes per game while starting all 36 contests. Now in his sophomore year, he is recognized as a key player in the ACC. The 6-foot-9 forward chose to return to the Cavaliers for the 2026-27 season and is poised to anchor the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his men's college basketball preseason top 25 rankings.

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Chance Mallory - Available for exhibition Mallory (lower body) is available for Friday's exhibition against Richmond, according to Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Mallory didn't play against Vanderbilt on Sept. 27, but he's ready to play now. The sophomore guard is expected to play a big role in the Cavaliers' backcourt as long as he stays healthy in the 2026-27 season. He averaged 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 three-pointers made per game in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia's Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh adapted quickly. That has them ready for Year 2

Virginia's Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh adapted well to their first year as international pro players shifting to American college basketball

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Virginia basketball notes: Cavaliers will have a primetime campaign + other things from 2026 ACC Tipoff At ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., Virginia Coach Ryan Odom addressed the media along with Thijs De Ridder, Chance Mallory, Sam Lewis and Joh...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Three things we want to hear from Ryan Odom at ACC Tipoff Basketball season is almost here. ACC media days are beginning, and the whole conference will converge on Charlotte, N.C. to field questions...

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Virginia Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Cavaliers Previewing what should be an excellent season of basketball at Virginia, with the Cavaliers aiming not just for ACC glory but national conte...

OCTOBER 2 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Desmond Roberts - Out for exhibition game Roberts (back) is out for Sunday's exhibition game with Vanderbilt.

Impact Before the 2026-27 NCAA season, Virginia's preseason schedule will commence Sunday. Roberts, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound senior, is part of UVA's guard depth. During his 2025-26 season, he logged 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Harmon - Unavailable for exhibition game Harmon (lower body) is out for Sunday's exhibition game with Vanderbilt.

Impact Now that Harmon is fully enrolled at Virginia, his next task is stepping up during UVA's preseason schedule, which consists of three games. Unfortunately for him, he will sit out the first matchup Sunday. Harmon's next chance to play comes Oct. 9 against Richmond.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Chance Mallory - Out for exhibition game Mallory (lower body) is out for Sunday's exhibition game with Vanderbilt.

Impact Preseason is back for Virginia, and the Cavaliers will operate a three-game schedule before their regular season begins in November. The first of the games is Sunday with Vanderbilt, and his next opportunity to play will be Oct. 9 against Richmond. Considering that a healthy Mallory is projected to break out for Virginia this season, him starting off hurt with a lower-body injury will not give him an immediate chance to shine.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Women's Soccer Falls to Wake Forest In the ACC opener, the Demon Deacons stuffed the Cavaliers 1 – 0 for a well-deserved victory.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Virginia's in-state 'Big Three' are leading the Cavaliers to great success Kymora Johnson. Kam Robinson. Chance Mallory. Those three players are stars for Virginia women's basketball, football and men’s basketball,...

SEPTEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Three Non-Conference Opponents UVA Basketball Should Schedule In the Future No one can accuse Virginia's men's basketball coach Ryan Odom of dodging anyone this season. He'll test his veteran squad with nonconference...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Ryan Odom reflected, and set a standard for his version of Virginia basketball The fanfare died down, the Cavaliers exited through the tunnel and their 2025-26 season was ended by Tennessee in the second round of the NC...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Ryan Odom, Virginia basketball gets exciting update on blue-chip 2027 PG target Things have been relatively slow when it comes to the recruiting trail for Virginia Basketball, but the Cavaliers just received an exciting...

JULY 31 • SI.COM

Chance Mallory - Projected breakout next season Mallory is a breakout candidate for Virginia's 2026-27 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact For 36 games, Mallory's reserve averages feature 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 three-pointers made. The sophomore earned an improved role, and if granted, they should increase, indicating that he would be a fantastic option next season.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Odom and UVA are trying to hijack the recruitment of Cal's top 2027 target Ryan Odom has made it very clear that he's focusing on the shooting guard and small forward positions in Virginia's 2027 recruiting cycle, a...

JULY 11 • SI.COM

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Lewis and Mallory help No. 9 Virginia overcome slow start and beat Northeastern 97-72

No. 9 Virginia handles Drexel in season opener

March Madness is bigger for 2027. It's unclear exactly how that will look in terms of who gets bids

Villanova set to exit Philadelphia's famed Big 5 college basketball series after this season

Duke, UConn and Arizona highlight MSG college basketball schedule featuring 14 NCAA champs

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Virginia's Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh adapted quickly. That has them ready for Year 2