Virginia Cavaliers News - Sports Illustrated Page 3

ON SI
SI SWIMSUIT
SI FORUMS
SI NEWSLETTERS
SI TICKETS
SI RESORTS
SI SHOPS
SUBSCRIBE NOW

NFL
SOCCER
NBA
MLB
NCAAF
WNBA
FANTASY
BETTING
PREDICTION MARKETS
WATCH
SI TV

Home
Schedule
Roster
Stats
Cavaliers Now
Tickets

Virginia Cavaliers guard Chance Mallory, forward Thijs De Ridder and forward Johann Grunloh celebrate a three-pointer at John Paul Jones Arena.

Four Bold Predictions for UVA Basketball This Season

Xander Tilock

|

Nov 2, 2026

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Ryan Odom calls a play during the first half against Wright State. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

UVA Basketball Season Prediction: Why the Cavaliers’ Bench Sets the Ceiling

Thomas Baxter

|

Nov 1, 2026

Important notes and quotes from Virginia men's basketball media day

Steve DeShazo

|

Oct 30, 2026

From left, Florida forward Alex Condon (Maria Lysaker/Imagn Images), Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (Jeff Curry/Imagn Images) and BYU guard Robert Wright III (Aaron Baker/Imagn Images).

The Top 76 Players in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27, Ranked

Kevin Sweeney, Patrick Andres, Tim Capurso

|

Oct 28, 2026

Schedule

Standings

Team Leaders

Full Team Statistics

Team Rankings

Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) makes a move toward the basket. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Who Should Close Games for Virginia Basketball? The Toughest Decision Facing Ryan Odom

Thomas Baxter

|

Oct 27, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Sam Lewis (5) and Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) celebrate after the game against the Wright State Raiders during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Five Key Takeaways From UVA Basketball Preseason

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 24, 2026

Chance Mallory and his Virginia Cavaliers prepare for preseason action.

Instant Takeaways From Virginia’s Blowout Win at Villanova

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 22, 2026

Virginia Cavaliers Coach Ryan Odom observes his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Ryan Odom, UVA Sports Culture and One Virginia Family

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 21, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) and Virginia Tech Hokies forward Amani Hansberry (13) reach for a loose ball in the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Three Reasons UVA Will Outperform Its No. 9 Ranking in the Preseason AP Poll

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers center Johann Grünloh (17) blocks a lay up from Wright State Raiders guard Solomon Callaghan (13) during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

UVA Basketball Earns Top-10 Ranking at Season’s Dawn

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 19, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Reece Beekman (26) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Virginia Basketball Alum Reece Beekman Signs Two-Way With NBA’s Washington Wizards

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 17, 2026

TILOCK: For UVA, Big Ten Vastly Superior to SEC When It Comes to Conference Realignment

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 15, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2) dribbles against Virginia Cavaliers guard Chance Mallory (2) during the men's ACC Conference Tournament Championship at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Three Reasons UVA Could Outperform Preseason ACC Ranking

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 14, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Tre Holloman (5) with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UVA's Thijs De Ridder Voted Preseason ACC Player of the Year, Cavaliers Ranked No. 2

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 13, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Thijs de Ridder (28) reacts after a play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

2026-27 Virginia Basketball Preview: Formidable Forwards

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 13, 2026

Virginia men's basketball celebrates a shot against Richmond.

Is Virginia's basketball KenPom ranking unfair, or a sign of things to come?

Xander Tilock

|

Oct 12, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Ryan Odom reacts in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Instant Takeaways From Virginia Basketball's Dominant Exhibition Win Over Richmond

Jackson Caudell

|

Oct 9, 2026

Virginia guard Chance Mallory talks to the media at the 2026 ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Nell Redmond/ACC Photo)

Notes, quotes and takeaways from Virginia Basketball At ACC Media Tipoff

Steve DeShazo

|

Oct 8, 2026

Virginia head coach Ryan Odom talks to the media at the 2026 ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Nell Redmond/ACC Photo)

These factors played a huge role in Cavaliers' roster retention

Steve DeShazo

|

Oct 7, 2026

Takedown Policy

Terms and Conditions

SI Accessibility Statement

© 2026 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.