Virginia Routs Northeastern 97-72 Behind Lewis, Mallory
No. 9 Virginia improved to 2-0 with a balanced scoring effort in Charlottesville, then faces No. 12 Arkansas on Sunday in Washington.
Charlottesville Basketball News
In Charlottesville, basketball news means college and high school games, recruiting, coaching moves and the sport's local business. This page covers those stories across the city and the communities around it.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
UVA Basketball Opens Season Against DrexelVirginia begins its campaign Tuesday with a rotation still taking shape, including a freshman seven-footer expected to see early minutes.
October 31, 2026
Favour Ibe Joins Virginia Men's Basketball TeamThe 7-foot-1 recruit committed to the University of Virginia program in May following a professional endorsement.
October 29, 2026
Virginia Women’s Basketball to Open Season on November 2The Cavaliers begin their campaign against Maryland Eastern Shore this Saturday evening in Charlottesville.
October 29, 2026
Thijs De Ridder Returns to Lead Virginia BasketballThe ACC Preseason Player of the Year aims for redemption as the Cavaliers enter the 2026-27 season ranked No. 9.
October 26, 2026
Virginia Basketball Stars Named to National Watch ListsChance Mallory and Kymora Johnson earn preseason recognition from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
October 26, 2026
Kymora Johnson Returns to Virginia for Senior SeasonThe star guard opted to remain at her hometown university following a consultation with South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.
October 21, 2026
Virginia Basketball Builds Culture Through New InitiativesCoach Ryan Odom integrates historical program figures and enrichment trips to prepare his squad for a rigorous season schedule.
October 19, 2026
Virginia Basketball Earns 9th Spot in AP Preseason PollThe University of Virginia men's basketball team enters the season ranked 9th by the Associated Press.
October 12, 2026
Kymora Johnson Mentored Young Athletes in CharlottesvilleThe UVA basketball star hosted a leadership brunch to share guidance on academics and sports with local girls.
September 24, 2026
Virginia Basketball Hired Damin Altizer to StaffThe former Cavaliers walk-on has been named the new Director of Player Development for the women's program.
Regular subjects here include college tournament results, the rosters and recruiting classes of local programs, coaching hires and departures, and high school postseason play. Coverage reaches city gyms and the surrounding counties wherever a local team or player is involved. Transfer portal activity and scheduling decisions often generate as many stories as the games do. The university's presence shapes nearly every local basketball story, from attendance to the pipeline of players coming through the area.