Val Prochaska

Val Prochaska

Joined: Aug 15, 2023

Val graduated from the University of Virginia in the last millennium, back when writing one's senior thesis by hand was still a thing. He is a lifelong fan of the ACC, having chosen the Tobacco Road conference ahead of the Big East. Again, when that was still a thing. Val has covered Virginia men's basketball for nine years, first with HoosPlace and then with StreakingTheLawn, before joining us here at Virginia Cavaliers on SI in August of 2023, continuing to cover UVA men's basketball and also writing about women's soccer and women's basketball.

Virginia's Johan Grunloh posts up Texas' Matas Vokietaitis

Virginia's Kymora Johnson

Virginia's Tabitha Amanze

Thijs De Ridder goes for two vs Queens.

Virginia Cavaliers Conclude the Emerald Coast Classic

A furious fourth-quarter rally comes up just short for Virginia as they succumb to Nebraska 91 – 82.

Gabby White Drives to the Hoop vs Northwestern State

Gabby White’s strong second half propels Virginia to a 69 – 48 victory in the Emerald State Classic.

Dallin Hall Goes to the Rim against Northwestern.

Career nights from Thijs De Ridder and Chance Mallory helped Virginia ease past Northwestern 83 – 78.

Lia Godfrey drives on goal.

Goals by Maggie Cagle and Lia Godfrey give Virginia a 2 – 0 victory over Penn State.

The Cavaliers Celebrate with Kira Waller after his assit to Sophia Bradley.

In a result befitting a #1 seed vs a #16, Virginia defeated High Point 5 – 0 to begin their quest for the College Cup.

The Plus/Minus: Virginia Women Fall to UMBC

Poor shooting and a frigid performance from Kymora Johnson doomed the Cavaliers as they fell to UMBC 61 – 56.

Maya Carter, Virginia's PK queen, rises for a header.

Val brings us up to speed on how the women fared in the ACC Tournament.

Virginia Bench Celebrates Yet Another Three

Chance Mallory and Uganna Onyenso, both bench players (for now) lead Virginia to a 91 – 53 win over Hampton.

Kymora Johnson shoots for three.

Kymora Johnson leads the charge as Virginia glides past Bucknell 80 – 35.

Romi Levy celebrating her 1000th point.

The Virginia Cavaliers scored early and often, cruising to an 86 – 36 victory.

Virginia Celebrates in Closing Seconds

Ryan Odom gets his first win at Virginia as the Cavaliers explode in the 4th quarter for an 87 – 53 win.

Season Tip-off

With the season about to tip-off, we take a look at the team.