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Conference realignment was one of the defining developments of the last decade (and more) for the NCAA. The Power Five became a Power Four, the Big 12

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 1

Ranking Virginia football's 3 deepest position groups heading into 2026

Virginia's roster went through a pretty large overhaul over the past three to four months, and with that comes all kinds of emotions. At first, things looked pretty worrisome when it came to depth because the program lost a good amount of talent to both graduation and the transfer portal.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 1

Virginia Cavaliers in NBA Summer League: How (and what) to watch

Now that the NBA Draft — and post-draft — frenzy has waned, the NBA Summer League rosters are broadly set. There are three former Virginia Cavaliers slated to play.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 30

The one position UVA basketball may regret ignoring in the transfer portal

The Virginia Cavaliers did a great job adding talent this offseason for the most part, but one crucial spot wasn't addressed, and it could end up costing the team in 2026/2027.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Virginia baseball: Way-too-early 2027 roster projections

The college baseball transfer portal closes tonight. Any player who wishes to enter must submit their paperwork to leave their current school by the end of the day. Barring any last-minute changes, Virginia should not lose any members of its 2027 squad, save for MLB Draft selections.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 30

What happened to Virginia basketball transfer portal exits?

The last team to be coached by Tony Bennett — at least up until the season's dawn. The 2024-25 Virginia Cavaliers were a mix of returners and transfers, projected to contend among the ACC’s highest echelon.

Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / June 30

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Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Who belongs on Virginia's coaching Mount Rushmore?

Spoiler alert: If you're a member of Tony Bennett's family or his fan club, you might want to stop reading now. Today's assignment is to select a Mount Rushmore of University of Virginia coaches.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 30

What's next for Virginia football recruiting after a red-hot June?

It's no secret that Virginia had one of the hottest recruiting months in all of college football in June, gaining the commitments of 10 players, and four of them were some of their top in-state targets in the 2027 class.

Beau Pribula News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 29

Way-too-early ACC quarterback rankings heading into the 2026 season: Where is Beau Pribula?

Now that more activities are going to start ramping up for college football, it seems like a good time to drop our way-too-early positional rankings for the upcoming season, starting with the quarterback position.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 29

What is Virginia basketball getting in Nolan Adekunle?

Virginia men’s basketball has added another piece to the 2026-27 roster — German wing Nolan Adekunle committed to the Cavaliers. Adekunle played 37 games

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 29

Virginia lands commitment from rising international forward Nolan Adekunle

It was recently reported that Virginia basketball received a commitment from German SF Nolan Adekunle, a promising wing who currently plays for Gladiators Trier in the G-BBL.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 29

Gretchen Walsh breaks Katie Douglass' world record in the 50-meter freestyle

The world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle still belongs to a former University of Virginia swimmer. It's just a different one this time. On Sunday, Gretchen Walsh surpassed the nine-day-old long-course mark set by training partner Kate Douglass, touching the wall in 23.55 seconds at the Sette Colli meet in Rome.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 29

For Virginia football, defending home turf is the top job

Just once this century has Virginia's football team managed to win every game it played in Scott Stadium. It didn't happen last year, when the Cavaliers claimed the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title and reached the ACC title game.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 28

TILOCK: Virginia’s chief rival should be North Carolina, not Virginia Tech

A college rivalry is special. It pits two geographically close schools against each other in every sport all year long. The ideal matchup should be even — two foes who provide a high-stakes, close battle that is worthy of the rivalry title.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 28

Virginia football and new NCAA eligibility rules — what changes?

Five in five. Three words. Two numbers. They will come to define the newest chapter of the NCAA. All student-athletes will now receive five years to play up to five seasons.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 28

Every EA Sports College Football 27 rating for the Virginia Cavaliers

After a decade-long break, EA Sports is going on its third straight year with a new college football game. The newest rendition, College Football 27, launches July 9. Player and team ratings have already been released.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 28

Malik Thomas could be the Toronto Raptors' biggest Summer League steal

The Toronto Raptors recently signed ex-Cavaliers G Malik Thomas to a Summer League contract, and there's a very good chance that he'll end up being one of the team's top shooters throughout the event.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 27

Five programs Virginia men’s basketball should include on future schedules

Since he took over at Virginia, Coach Ryan Odom has shown no fear when it comes to the schedule. He tested his team with exhibitions against Vanderbilt and Villanova — two NCAA Tournament teams.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 27

High, low or just right: Virginia’s top ranked players in EA College Football 27

The EA College Football 27 ratings are officially out. Virginia’s ratings are publicly available, and the Cavaliers’ social media team posted the top 10 ratings their players received.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 27

Virginia football is shooting for rare sustained success

Expectations are understandably high for the Virginia football program after a record-setting 2025 season that included a school-record 11 victories and a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 27

Former Virginia guard Malik Thomas to play for Toronto Raptors in NBA Summer League

Another former Virginia Cavalier is heading to the NBA — Malik Thomas has signed with the Toronto Raptors for the NBA Summer League, after Ugonna Onyenso was drafted by the Detroit Pistons and Jacari White signed a summer deal of his own.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 26

Cavaliers get a commitment from 2027 WR Prospect Markus Lee

Virginia's wide receivers room figures to get a lot more full -- and more competitive -- in 2027. Varina's Markus Lee became the fourth receiver to commit to the Cavaliers on Friday, announcing his decision two weeks after taking his official visit to Grounds.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 26

The new college baseball eligibility rules could impact Virginia baseball in a major way

College baseball is experiencing its biggest eligibility overhaul in decades, or potentially ever. The sport is being transformed in potentially two major ways — one by the NCAA, and another being considered by MLB.