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Basketball

Virginia women's basketball star Kymora Johnson elects to stay put with Cavaliers

Virginia women's basketball star Kymora Johnson elects to stay put with Cavaliers

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia women's basketball star and Charlottesville native Kymora Johnson announced she is returning to the Hoos for the 2026-27 season.

Virginia basketball roster tracker: Who is staying? Who is joining the Cavaliers?

Virginia basketball roster tracker: Who is staying? Who is joining the Cavaliers?

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia basketball has retained all of its players from the 2025-26 team who have eligibility remaining for the 2026-27 season. But there are still roster spots to fill through the transfer portal. This page will serve as a way for The Daily Progress to track all of the Cavaliers' roster mo…

Virginia basketball announces return of G Sam Lewis for 2026-27 season

Virginia basketball announces return of G Sam Lewis for 2026-27 season

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

It took nearly a month to formalize, but on Friday, Virginia basketball announced the return of guard Sam Lewis for the 2026-27 season.

New UVa coach Aaron Roussell is already tapping into basketball connections through Hoos

New UVa coach Aaron Roussell is already tapping into basketball connections through Hoos

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

New Virginia women's coach Aaron Roussell is already tapping into the basketball connections he can access through the Cavaliers' network.

High-major job was never the goal for new UVa coach and proven winner Aaron Roussell

High-major job was never the goal for new UVa coach and proven winner Aaron Roussell

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Aaron Roussell was introduced as Virginia women's basketball coach on Monday, and he said a high-major job was never the goal. But his proven track record led to the opportunity.

In the region: Hagan wins NHRA race

In the region: Hagan wins NHRA race

  • The Roanoke Times

Plus basketball and volleyball news.

Virginia Tech men reportedly add Oklahoma transfer Atak

Virginia Tech men reportedly add Oklahoma transfer Atak

  • MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

The 6-foot-9 forward made 43 3-pointers as a redshirt freshman this year.

Virginia Tech women add Tennessee transfer Hurst

Virginia Tech women add Tennessee transfer Hurst

    Hurst becomes the second Tennessee transfer this month to commit to the Hokies.

    In the region: Virginia Tech's Bedford entering portal

    In the region: Virginia Tech's Bedford entering portal

      Plus more basketball news, softball and baseball action and more.

      In the region: Hammond, Wells returning to Virginia Tech

      In the region: Hammond, Wells returning to Virginia Tech

        Plus tennis, softball and lacrosse action.

        Radford's Johnson, Virginia Tech's Freeman leaving

        Radford's Johnson, Virginia Tech's Freeman leaving

          Johnson led the Big South in steals this year.

          Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

          Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

            Nearly 12 hours into the portal opening, more than 1,200 players had already entered, with hundreds more expected to flood the market before the portal closes on April 21.

            Virginia hires Richmond's Aaron Roussell as new women's basketball coach

            Virginia hires Richmond's Aaron Roussell as new women's basketball coach

              The search for Virginia's next women's basketball coach was a quick one as the Cavaliers hired Richmond coach Aaron Roussell on Tuesday.

              Virginia Tech's Dorn, Brecelj enter transfer portal

              Virginia Tech's Dorn, Brecelj enter transfer portal

                But Amani Hansberry, Tyler Johnson and Samyha Suffren are sticking with the Hokies.

                College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

                College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

                We've done our best to put all information together and release our too-early Top 25 ranking with a heavy dose of power schools dominating.

                Michigan Wolverines Win National Championship 69-63 vs. UConn

                Michigan Wolverines Win National Championship 69-63 vs. UConn

                Michigan Wolverines clinched the title over UConn 69-63, with Elliot Cadeau scoring 19 points and snagging MOP honors. Donnie and Joe recap the action.

                Michigan Defeat UConn To Capture First National Title In 37 Years

                Michigan Defeat UConn To Capture First National Title In 37 Years

                The Michigan Wolverines defeated the UConn Huskies 69-63 to capture their first National Championship in 37 years. Michigan, who became the first team to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later since 2009, clinch their second-ever national crown in the program’s history in the process. The Wolve…

                Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

                Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

                High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

                Virginia big man Johann Grünloh becomes third member of Hoos to return for 2026-27 season

                Virginia big man Johann Grünloh becomes third member of Hoos to return for 2026-27 season

                Virginia center Johann Grünloh became the third member of the Hoos to announce a return for the 2026-27 season on Monday.

                Virginia basketball leading scorer Thijs De Ridder to return for 2026-27 campaign

                Virginia basketball leading scorer Thijs De Ridder to return for 2026-27 campaign

                Virginia standout and leading scorer Thijs De Ridder will return for the 2026-27 campaign, the Hoos announced on Monday.

                Chance Mallory announces return to Virginia basketball for 2026-27 campaign

                Chance Mallory announces return to Virginia basketball for 2026-27 campaign

                On Monday, Virginia basketball guard and Charlottesville native Chance Mallory announced his return to the Cavaliers for the 2026-27 season.

                Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

                Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

                Now that the season is over, it’s time to reflect on what happened at the Final Four. Here are your winners and losers from the final weekend of the season.

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                Virginia football moves 2026 home opener to a Friday night

                Virginia football moves 2026 home opener to a Friday night

                Virginia Tech 'not going to do anything flashy' in annual spring game

                Virginia Tech 'not going to do anything flashy' in annual spring game

                Virginia Tech checked all the boxes for cornerback Jaquez White

                Virginia Tech checked all the boxes for cornerback Jaquez White

                Virginia basketball transfer portal primer: How does Ryan Odom retool the roster?

                Virginia basketball transfer portal primer: How does Ryan Odom retool the roster?

                The transfer portal opens on Tuesday for men's college basketball players. Where does Virginia's roster stand entering the frenzied portal season and how will Ryan Odom retool his roster?

                Report: Virginia star Kymora Johnson enters the transfer portal

                Report: Virginia star Kymora Johnson enters the transfer portal

                Virginia women's basketball star Kymora Johnson is entering the transfer portal.

                'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

                'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

                'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

                UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

                UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

                Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball.

                UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

                UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

                UConn can cement dynasty status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport's greatest teams itself.

                One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

                One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

                The Connecticut Huskies and Michigan Wolverines dominated in their Final Four games to reach the NCAA men's basketball national championship game.

                Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

                Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

                INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.

                UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

                UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

                UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday. 

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