Spotlight COLLEGE BASKETBALL Know Virginia basketball's foe: Drexel Dragons GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Nov 2, 2026 1 hr ago 0 × Virginia wing Nolan Adekunle discusses his adjustment from Germany to the US, life with the Hoos and the upcoming season. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tuesday night marks the start of Virginia’s 2026-27 season.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^hcd7e3e4\6c6a\ca_3\22bg\b7_ed7he42f5Qmw@H H:== ':C8:?:2 32D<6E32==VD C6D6CG6D @77 E96 36?49 7:E :? 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UVa G/F Adekunle on adjusting to life with Hoos, upcoming season Virginia wing Nolan Adekunle discusses his adjustment from Germany to the US, life with the Hoos and the upcoming season.
How will Virginia basketball's reserves off the bench fit in this season for the Hoos? Virginia basketball benefited from a deep bench last season that featured Chance Mallory, Jacari White and Ugonna Onyenso. The Cavaliers have …
Virginia basketball notes: Favour Ibe's talk with Ugonna Onyenso solidified his Hoos decision Before Virginia basketball center Favour Ibe committed to the Cavaliers, he had a chance to talk with former center Ugonna Onyenso. More notes…