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Ryan Odom may have quietly landed one of the most important big men in the ACC Virginia’s offseason suddenly looks a whole lot different than it did a few weeks ago. At one point, there were fair questions about whether...

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Christian Harmon - Commits to Virginia Harmon will transfer to Virginia, per his personal X account.

Impact Harmon spent the 2025-26 season at Arkansas State, where he averaged 12.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists. The 6-foot-6 guard canned 35 percent of his threes on 7.6 attempts per game; he'll look to bring his scoring prowess to Charlottesville.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Highlight Post-Portal Top 25

With the portal closed and the NBA early-entry deadline in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his way-too-early men's co...

APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Highlight Post-Portal Top 25

Virginia's Lack of Transfer Portal Activity Causes Them To Drop In Latest Way-Too-Early Top 25 By all accournts, Ryan Odom had a great first season with Virginia. He led the Cavaliers to 30 wins, an ACC Tournament Championship Appearan...

APRIL 28 • SI.COM

Virginia Basketball Reaches Rare Status Without Any Transfer Portal Players Ryan Odom made it a point of emphasis to retain his entire Virginia basketball roster this offseason as he hopes to take the next step with...

APRIL 27 • SI.COM

Jurian Dixon - Lands at Virginia Dixon will transfer to Virginia, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Dixon spent two seasons at UC-Irvine and broke out as a sophomore, averaging 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He also shot 39 percent from deep on 5.2 attempts per game. The 6-foot-4 guard's scoring prowess should immediately allow him to contribute in Charlottesville. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era

The Big East says Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire at the end of August

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Carter Lang - Will be back to Virginia Lang will be back to Virginia for his 2026-27 season, according to the team's announcement Friday.

Impact Lang will give Virginia another go despite providing limited output during his 2025-26 season. Perhaps he can be one of those players who go from little to no output to a major role off the back of fellow big man Ugonna Onyenso running out of collegiate eligibility.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lewis - Returning to Virginia Lewis has reached a deal to return to Virginia for the 2026-27 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Lewis will return to Virginia for his senior season. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 10.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game across 36 contests for the Cavaliers this past season and is expected to be a major contributor next season. He will retain a single year of eligibility.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Illinois, Duke Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his way-too-early men's college basketball rankings for next season.

APRIL 7 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Illinois, Duke Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to take over the Tar Heels' basketball program

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Johann Grunloh - 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

Thijs De Ridder - Returning to Cavs De Ridder will return to Virginia for the 2026-27 season, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact De Ridder had a tremendous freshman season with Virginia, earning a starting role immediately and averaging 15.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 27.7 minutes. The 6-foot-9 forward also shot 51 percent from the field and 36 percent from distance. De Ridder will be one of the key pieces on the Cavaliers' squad once again next season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chance Mallory - Staying in Virginia Mallory will return to Virginia in 2026-27, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Mallory had a great freshman season for the Cavaliers. He averaged 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 24.1 minutes off the bench. The 5-foot-10 guard was a highly productive rotational piece, and he figures to earn a starting role in Charlottesville as a sophomore.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Women's Basketball Announces They Are Making A Head Coaching Change After reaching the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament, the Virginia Cavaliers stunned the nation with their remarkable run throughout the...

APRIL 4 • SI.COM

Sports betting roundup: Michigan leads the way into college basketball's Final Four

There are four teams remaining in the men’s college basketball tournament and as of Monday morning Michigan has the best odds to win the title at +165

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Will Wade leaves NC State for a second shot to coach LSU after Matt McMahon's firing

LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and has rehired former Tigers coach Will Wade from N

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

March Madness: An eighth grader from Pittsburgh is all alone with a perfect women's NCAA bracket

The only person left out of millions who entered men's and women's NCAA tournament brackets in ESPN's competition is an eighth-grader from suburban Pittsburgh

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Thijs De Ridder - Scores 22 in NCAA Tournament exit De Ridder accumulated 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 79-72 loss to Tennessee.

Impact De Ridder was one of the best freshmen in the ACC, and while he left his mark in this loss, the Cavaliers ended up losing to a red-hot Tennessee team. De Ridder had 12 games with at least 20 points this season. Throughout the entire 2025-26 campaign, he averaged 15.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals per game across 36 appearances and 27.7 minutes per contest.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues with the Round of 32 on Sunday, and we've got you covered with all the highlights!

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

Everything From Ryan Odom and Virginia After UVA's Loss to Tennessee The Virginia Cavaliers faced a 79-72 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday night. The Hoos have now been eliminated from the Second Rou...

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

2025-26 Men's Second Rounds Odds: Betting Results for all 16 Games

Check out the odds for all 16 Round of 32 games in the men's NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Men's Second Rounds Odds: Betting Results for all 16 Games

Tennessee Advances to 4th Consecutive Sweet 16 After Beating Virginia, 79-72

Sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth consecutive Sweet 16, beating Virginia in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, 79-72.

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

Tennessee Advances to 4th Consecutive Sweet 16 After Beating Virginia, 79-72

Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

How to live stream Tennessee vs Virginia: March Madness 2026 NCAA Tournament, TV channel After advancing through the first round, Tennessee faces Virginia on Sunday in the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the l...

MARCH 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Highlight Post-Portal Top 25

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Illinois, Duke Highlight Way-Too-Early Top 25

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

Sports betting roundup: Michigan leads the way into college basketball's Final Four

Will Wade leaves NC State for a second shot to coach LSU after Matt McMahon's firing

March Madness: An eighth grader from Pittsburgh is all alone with a perfect women's NCAA bracket

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

2025-26 Men's Second Rounds Odds: Betting Results for all 16 Games

Tennessee Advances to 4th Consecutive Sweet 16 After Beating Virginia, 79-72

Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness