Although the Virginia Cavaliers are suiting up for basketball season with an almost entirely new roster, the transfer portal means most players are not new to college sports. The most unique player circumstance, however, is “freshman” Thijs De Ridder.

The Ryan Odom era officially begins tonight for Virginia Basketball. After a couple of exhibitions, UVA will take the court for a game that counts and they will

Louisville (23-8, 13-5 ACC), Clemson (21-9, 12-6 ACC), UNC (21-10, 11-7 ACC), NC State (19-10, 11-7 ACC), SMU (20-11, 10-8 ACC) and Wake Forest (19-11, 10-8 ACC) are ahead of us there. KenPom has Virginia 59th nationally, one spot ahead of first-year coach Ryan Odom’s old team, VCU, which is pegged at 60th.

We have that experience throughout the roster that can pay dividends for us,” Odom said. “But ultimately, they have to play well together.”

The Virginia Cavaliers are set to take on the Rider Broncs at home at John Paul Jones. As we await our 7pm ET tipoff on ACC Network Extra, read the final score

Preseason All-ACC guard Kymora Johnson had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists to lead the ‘Hoos, with Paris Clark contributing 18 points and eight boards. Romi Levy had eight points and 11 rebounds.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia will honor former head women’s basketball coach Debbie Ryan on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Following Tech's season-opening victory, both KenPom and basketball analyst Jay Bilas have the Hokies in the nation's top-68.