Latest Virginia Basketball Recruiting News and Updates

Stay up to date with the latest UVA basketball recruiting news including offers, visits, and of course, commitments

Author:
Matt Newton
Updated:
Nov 12, 2023 7:41 AM EST
Original:
May 6, 2022

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CavaliersNow has you covered with all the latest Virginia basketball recruiting news, including offers, visits, and of course, commitments. Here's a timeline of recent UVA basketball recruiting news, including updates for high school recruits as well as potential transfer portal targets. Click on the links in each update for more information:

Virginia Basketball Recruiting Updates

November 12th

Virginia offers 2025 four-star power forward Nikola Khamenia (Studio City, CA).

November 3rd

Virginia extends offers to 2025 four-star prospects Jalen Reece and Cam Ward.

October 31st

2025 four-star small forward announces his commitment to Georgia, choosing the Bulldogs over Virginia.

October 27th

2025 four-star small forward Jacob Wilkins announces a top 2 of Virginia and Georgia and will make his college decision on October 31st.

October 23rd

Virginia offers 2025 seven-foot center Xavion Staton from Las Vegas.

October 19th

2024 shooting guard Ishan Sharma announces his commitment to Virginia. Story: 2024 Shooting Guard Ishan Sharma Commits to Virginia

Virginia offers 2025 four-star combo guard Adrien Stevens (Potomac, MD) during an unofficial visit.

October 16th

Virginia offers 2024 shooting guard Ishan Sharma (Fort Erie, ON) following an official visit.

October 13th

Virginia offers 2026 four-star point guard Jonathan Sanders (Saline, MI).

September 17th

2024 four-star forward Jacob Cofie (Sammamish, WA) announces his commitment to Virginia, choosing the Cavaliers over Washington, USC, and Ohio State. Read more: Virginia Lands Commitment From 2024 Four-Star Forward Jacob Cofie

August 30th

2025 four-star forward Jacob Wilkins, son of NBA great Dominique Wilkins and half brother of UVA assistant Isaiah Wilkins, schedules an official visit to Virginia for October 13th.

August 26th

Four-star forward Jacob Cofie cuts his list to four schools and includes Virginia along with USC, Ohio State, and Washington.

August 23rd

Four-star forward David Punch schedules an official visit to Virginia for October 20th.

August 11th

2024 four-star forward Matthew Hodge announces his top 10 schools and Virginia makes the cut.

August 2nd

Four-star point guard and UVA commit Christian Bliss reclassifies to the class of 2023 and officially signs with the Virginia men's basketball program. Bliss will enroll at UVA this fall, but plans to redshirt the 2023-2024 season. Read more here.

August 1st

2024 four-star forward Jacob Cofie schedules an official visit to Virginia for September 8th.

July 26th

Virginia offers 2025 four-star combo guard Acaden Lewis from Washington, D.C.

July 24th

Virginia offers four-star small forward Nate Ament, the No. 1-ranked recruit in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the class of 2025.

July 22nd

Virginia offers consensus five-star guard Jalen Haralson, the No. 9 overall recruit in the class of 2025.

July 21st

Virginia extends an offer to 2025 four-star combo guard Jackson Keith (Durham, NC).

July 20th

Virginia offers four-star combo guard Darius Adams, one of the top 20 recruits in the class of 2025.

July 19th

Virginia extends a pair of scholarship offers to four-star power forwards Nikola Bundalo and London Jemison in the class of 2025.

July 18th

Virginia extends an offer to 2025 four-star wing Jacob Wilkins, the son of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.

July 13th

Five-star wing Kon Knueppel schedules a second official visit to Virginia for September 14th and 15th.

July 12th

Virginia offers Derek Dixon (Washington, D.C.), a four-star combo guard in the recruiting class of 2025.

July 11th

Four-star power forward Matthew Hodge schedules an official visit to Virginia for September 21st.

July 10th

Virginia extends a pair of offers to 2024 forwards Jacob Cofie (Sammamish, WA) and David Punch (Harker Heights, TX).

June 30th

Virginia lands its first verbal commit in the recruiting class of 2024 and get its point guard of the future as four-star point guard Christian Bliss announces his commitment to UVA. Read more here: Four-Star Point Guard Christian Bliss Commits to Virginia Basketball

June 29th

Four-star point guard Christian Bliss sets a decision date for his commitment. Bliss will choose between Virginia, Villanova, Xavier, and Miami on Friday, June 30th at 5pm Eastern.

Virginia extends a scholarship offer to 2024 four-star power forward Matthew Hodge (Belmar, NJ).

June 27th

Virginia extended a scholarship offer to St. Anne's-Belfield (Charlottesville, VA) star point guard Chance Mallory, one of the fastest-rising recruits in the class of 2025.

June 26th

UVA recruiting target and four-star forward Isaiah Abraham cuts Virginia from his recruitment, announcing a top four of Virginia Tech, Marquette, Providence, and UConn.

June 25th

UVA target and four-star wing Caleb Williams announces his commitment to Georgetown over finalists Villanova, Michigan, Indiana, Syracuse, Miami, and Virginia.

June 21st

Five-star forward Jarin Stevenson announces his commitment to Alabama over finalists North Carolina and Virginia and reclassifies to the class of 2023.

June 16th

The unlimited contact period begins for the recruiting class of 2025 (rising HS juniors) and Virginia makes contact with at least 20 potential recruiting targets. See who UVA reportedly contacted on the first day of the unlimited contact period here: Virginia Makes First Contact With Class of 2025 Recruiting Targets

2024 five-star power forward Jarin Stevenson includes Virginia in his top three along with North Carolina and Alabama and will reportedly announce his college decision "by this weekend."

June 15th

Four-star point guard Christian Bliss has scheduled an official visit to Virginia for June 21st.

June 8th

Four-star wing Caleb Williams cuts his recruitment to seven schools and includes Virginia along with Villanova, Michigan, Indiana, Syracuse, Georgetown, and Miami.

June 3rd

Four-star point guard Christian Bliss cuts his recruitment to four schools and includes Virginia along with Miami, Villanova, and Xavier.

June 2nd

Four-star point guard Daniel Freitag announces his commitment to Wisconsin, choosing the Badgers over Virginia, Minnesota, Baylor, and Notre Dame.

May 18th

Virginia extends a scholarship offer to Trent Perry, a four-star point guard from Studio City, California.

May 9th

2024 four-star point guard Jase Richardson announces his top eight schools and includes Virginia along with Arkansas, Michigan State, Stanford, Southern California, Cincinnati, Alabama, and San Diego State.

May 8th

Virginia extends a scholarship offer to Christian Bliss, a four-star point guard from George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

May 5th

Virginia extends its first reported scholarship offer in the recruiting class of 2025 to five-star power forward Bryson Tiller (Atlanta, GA), the No. 4 overall recruit in his class.

May 3rd

2024 four-star point guard Travis Perry (Eddyville, KY) reports that he is planning to take an official visit to Virginia, but has yet to set a date.

April 29th

UVA lands a commitment from three-star big man Anthony Robinson (Arden, NC), a 6'10" power forward/center who joins Virginia 2023 recruiting class. Read more here: Virginia Picks Up Commitment From Three-Star Center Anthony Robinson

April 25th

Virginia picks up a transfer commitment from Oklahoma graduate forward Jacob Groves. Read more here: Oklahoma Transfer Jacob Groves Commits to Virginia

April 18th

Virginia lands a commitment from St. Thomas transfer guard Andrew Rohde. Read more here: St. Thomas Guard Andrew Rohde Transfers to Virginia Basketball

April 16th

Virginia hosts 2023 four-star shooting guard Blue Cain for an official visit.

April 14th

Virginia hosts 2024 five-star forward Jarin Stevenson for an official visit.

April 13th

Virginia lands a commitment from Merrimack transfer forward Jordan Minor. Read more here: Merrimack Transfer Jordan Minor Announces Commitment to Virginia

January 16th

Virginia extends its first scholarship offer in the class of 2026, offering Latrell Allmond, a 6'9" freshman center from Richmond, Virginia.

December 18th

Virginia earns a transfer portal commitment from Georgetown point guard Dante Harris. Read more here: Georgetown Guard Dante Harris Transfers to Virginia Basketball

December 14th

Virginia offers 2024 four-star center Patrick Ngongba II (Chantilly, VA) from Paul VI.

December 4th

Virginia offers talented 2024 big man Raleigh Burgess (Cincinnati, Ohio) after taking a visit to UVA.

November 9th

On the first day of the early signing period, consensus four-star recruits Blake Buchanan and Elijah Gertrude both sign a National Letter of Intent to play for the Virginia men's basketball program.

November 8th

Virginia offers 2024 four-star center Thomas Sorber (Philadelphia, PA).

UVA target and 2023 combo guard Cameron Carr (Branson, MO) announces commitment to Tennessee.

October 31st

Virginia makes the top 12 for four-star shooting guard and top-50 class of 2024 recruit Jayden "Juke" Harris.

October 25th

2024 four-star Kon Knueppel (Milwaukee, WI) schedules official visit to Virginia for February 10-12. He will be in Charlottesville when UVA hosts Duke on February 11th.

October 17th

Virginia offers 2024 four-star point guard Travis Perry (Eddyville, KY), the No. 1 recruit in the state of Kentucky.

October 8th

Cameron Carr schedules official visit to Virginia for the weekend of October 14-16.

September 29th

Virginia offers 2023 6'4" combo guard Cameron Carr (Branson, Missouri).

September 28th

Top-25 forward Andrej Stojakovic announces a top four of Oregon, Texas, UCLA, and Stanford, officially eliminating Virginia (and Duke) from consideration.

September 27th

Virginia offers 2024 four-star forward Kon Knueppel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), the No. 1 player in the state of Wisconsin.

September 21st

Four-star point guard and top-20 class of 2023 recruit Elmarko Jackson (South Kent, Connecticut) announces his top seven and Virginia makes the cut along with Texas, Notre Dame, UCLA, Villanova, Kansas, and Miami.

September 20th

Virginia makes the top five for four-star shooting guard and former Ohio State commit George Washington III (Dayton, Ohio). UVA made the final cut along with Louisville, Dayton, Michigan, and Wake Forest.

Four-star shooting guard Taison Chatman (Minneapolis, Minnesota) announces his commitment to Ohio State.

September 19th

Four-star shooting guard Davin Cosby Jr. (Richmond, Virginia) sets decision date for Saturday, September 24th. His four finalists are NC State, Wake Forest, Alabama, and Virginia.

September 16th

Virginia offers four-star wing Rakease Passmore (Asheville, North Carolina).

September 14th

Four-star shooting guard Elijah Gertrude announces his commitment to Virginia. Gertrude, the No. 36 overall prospect in the class of 2023 and the No. 3-ranked shooting guard in the nation, picked the Cavaliers over Kansas, Seton Hall, St. John's, and Rutgers.

Full story: Four-Star Elijah Gertrude Commits to Virginia Basketball

September 12th

Four-star shooting guard Elijah Gertrude sets decision date for Wednesday, September 14th at 4pm ET. UVA is a finalist along with Seton Hall, St. John's, Kansas, and Rutgers.

September 9th

Virginia picks up a crystal ball prediction for four-star shooting guard Elijah Gertrude.

September 7th

Five-star TJ Power announces his commitment to Duke.

September 6th

Five-star TJ Power sets decision date for Wednesday, September 7th at 5pm. He will choose between Virginia, Duke, North Carolina, Iowa, and Boston College.

September 5th

Virginia commit Blake Buchanan and two targets in future recruiting classes take visits to UVA.

September 2nd

Virginia offers 2024 four-star point guard Dedan Thomas (Henderson, Nevada).

August 28th

Four-star shooting guard Davin Cosby Jr. completes official visit to UVA.

August 21st

Davin Cosby Jr., a four-star shooting guard from Richmond, announces his top seven and Virginia makes the cut along with Alabama, LSU, NC State, Tennessee, Wake Forest, and Auburn. Cosby is set to visit UVA this weekend.

August 17th

Four-star combo guard Elmarko Jackson cuts his recruitment to 11 schools and Virginia makes the cut.

August 16th

Four-star shooting guard and UVA recruiting target Freddie Dilione (Raleigh, NC) announces his commitment to Tennessee.

August 8th

Virginia makes the final five for four-star TJ Power (Shrewsbury, MA), one of the top shooters in the class of 2023. Power included UVA along with Duke, North Carolina, Iowa, and Boston College.

August 7th

Virginia extends a scholarship offer to 2024 four-star Isaiah Abraham (Warrenton, VA). Abraham is transferring from Highland to Paul VI in Fairfax, Virginia next season.

Four-star wing and UVA target Jamie Kaiser (Burke, VA) announces his commitment to Maryland, choosing the Terrapins over finalists UVA and Indiana.

August 6th

Virginia makes the top five for 6'3" combo guard Elijah Gertrude (Jersey City, NJ) along with Seton Hall, St. John's, Kansas, and Rutgers. Gertrude took an official visit to UVA last week and plans to announce his decision in late September.

Four-star point guard Trey Green announces his commitment to Xavier, choosing the Musketeers over finalists LSU, VCU, Miami, and Virginia.

August 5th

Four-star wing Jamie Kaiser announces a top three of Virginia, Maryland, and Indiana. He will reveal his college decision on Sunday, August 7th.

Full story: Virginia Basketball Makes Top Three for Four-Star Jamie Kaiser

August 4th

Virginia offers 6'7" wing Caleb Williams (Washington, D.C.), a top prospect in the recruiting class of 2024.

August 3rd

Two UVA basketball recruiting targets - 2023 shooting guard Davin Cosby (Richmond, VA) and 2024 combo guard Jaxon Prunty (Davidson, NC) - schedule visits to Virginia for the month of August.

August 2nd

Virginia offers 6'4" guard Jayden "Juke" Harris (Salisbury, NC), ranked a four-star prospect in the class of 2024 by On3.

Virginia offers four-star shooting guard Jaeden Mustaf (Matthews, NC), a top 50 prospect in the class of 2024.

July 31st

Four-star point guard Trey Green (Branson, MO) releases his top five and Virginia makes the cut along with LSU, Xavier, VCU and Miami. Green will announce his college decision on Saturday, August 6th.

July 29th

Four-star wing Andrej Stojakovic (Carmichael, CA) includes Virginia in his top six schools along with Duke, Stanford, Oregon, Texas, and UCLA.

UVA target Cameron Christie (Rolling Meadows, IL) announces his commitment to Minnesota.

July 26th

Virginia offers Benedictine shooting guard Davin Cosby (Richmond, VA), one of the top five prospects from Virginia.

July 25th

Virginia extends an offer to four-star point guard Trey Green (Branson, MO), the No. 3 prospect in the state of Missouri.

July 24th

Virginia makes the top ten for four-star guard Freddie Dilione, the No. 1-ranked prospect from the state of North Carolina.

Full story here: Virginia Basketball Makes Top 10 for Four-Star Freddie Dilione

July 21st

Four-star wing Jamie Kaiser tells 247Sports that Virginia is among the five schools he is still considering.

July 16th

One of UVA's top 2023 targets, four-star forward Milan Momcilovic, announces his commitment to Iowa State. He chose the Cyclones over finalists Michigan State, UCLA, Minnesota, Louisville, and Virginia.

Four-star guard Taison Chatman, the No. 1 player in Minnesota and a top 25 prospect in the country, includes Virginia in his top five along with Xavier, Kansas, Minnesota, and Ohio State. Full story here: Virginia Basketball Makes Top Five for Four-Star Taison Chatman

July 3rd

Blake Buchanan, the No. 1-ranked prospect in Idaho and one of the top big men in the class of 2023, announces his commitment to Virginia, choosing the Cavaliers over Gonzaga.

Full story: Virginia Basketball Lands First 2023 Commitment from Blake Buchanan

June 28th

Virginia offers fast-rising three-star guard Elijah Gertrude (Jersey City, NJ).

June 23rd

Virginia offers four-star Elmarko Jackson, a 6'4" point guard from Richland, New Jersey.

6'10" power forward Blake Buchanan, the No. 1 prospect in Idaho in the class of 2023, cuts his list to two schools: Virginia and Gonzaga.

Virginia Basketball Makes Top 2 for Top-Ranked Idaho Forward

June 17th

Virginia makes the top six for four-star forward Milan Momcilovic.

June 15th

College basketball's unlimited contact period begins for the class of 2024 and Tony Bennett and the Cavaliers reach out to several potential targets.

June 5th

Four-star wing Jamie Kaiser (Burke, VA) includes Virginia in his top nine schools and plans to announce a commitment decision by the end of June.

May 31st

Four-star forward Milan Momcilovic sets official visit to Virginia for the first weekend of June.

May 24th

Four-star forward TJ Power schedules an official visit to Virginia.

May 14th

6'6" small forward Jamie Kaiser out of Burke (VA) schedules official visit to Virginia for June 2nd.

May 12th

Virginia offers Jamie Kaiser, a 6'6" small forward from Burke, Virginia.

May 8th

Three-star combo guard Freddie Dilione completes visit to Virginia over the weekend and posts photos of himself in a UVA uniform from the visit.

“I actually just got offered by them," Dilione told Rivals.com. "What I like about coach Bennett is that he really sat down and watched my games and told me what I did both good and bad. It really goes a long way in trusting a coach that is honest with you.”

May 4th

Virginia offers three-star combo guard Freddie Dilione, one of the top prospects from North Carolina in the class of 2023, and Dilione sets a visit to UVA for the weekend of May 7th.

Virginia offers four-star forward TJ Power, the Gatorade Player of the Year in Massachusetts this season.

Virginia contacts Georgetown transfer guard Don Carey, a career 39.2% three-point shooter who averaged 13.5 points per game last season for the Hoyas.

May 3rd

Virginia offers four-star forward Andrej Stojakovic, the son of of former three-time NBA All-Star and 2011 NBA Champion Peja Stojakovic.

April 28th

Virginia offers four-star shooting guard Taison Chatman, the No. 5-ranked shooting guard in the nation in the class of 2023, per 247Sports.

April 27th

Virginia offers four-star forward Milan Momcilovic, a 6'8" power forward and the No. 1 player from the state of Wisconsin in the class of 2023, per 247Sports.

April 26th

Virginia offers 6'10" power forward Blake Buchanan from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Buchanan schedules a visit to UVA for the weekend of May 1st.

April 23rd

Virginia picks up a commitment from Ohio transfer Ben Vander Plas, a 6'8", 232-pound forward who earned All-MAC First Team honors in 2021-2022 after averaging career-highs in points (14.3 ppg), rebounds (6.8 rpg), and steals (1.8 spg).

April 12th

Virginia offers 6'5" shooting guard Cameron Christie from Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

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