The Hard Hedge

The Hard Hedge episodes:

• 10.15.2018

  Isaiah Wilkins Interview + Blue and White recap

  The one and only Isaiah Wilkins stops by the Hard Hedge studios to discuss a range of topics. This was a lot of fun, and may be our best interview yet. Don't miss this one. Interview starts at 30:40. Also in...

  
• 03.03.2017

  Senior Night Roundtable

  Heading into our final game of the regular season, we look at the recent stumbles and the even more recent recovery, then look ahead to the ACC Tournament and beyond. We also take time to say our thanks to London...

  
• 01.31.2017

  The One Where They Talk About Villanova And No One Is Too Bummed Out

  The roundtable reconvenes to discuss the Notre Dame and Villanova games, individual players, and what's to come.

  
• 11.03.2016

  2016-2017 ACC Preview and Preseason Superlatives

  The roundtable crew sits down to cover each of the projected top 13 teams in the league (due to time constraints, Georgia Tech and Boston College are not covered). We also pick our superlatives for the season and talk about...

  
• 04.19.2016

  Round Table: Wrapping up the season and looking ahead

  Mike, Phony, Charlie and Daniel put a bow on the season and look ahead to the next. We give our first guess at starting lineups for next year, and review our preseason predictions from this past year. WARNING: The first 15...

  
• 03.24.2016

  Sweet Sixteen Roundtable

  Mike, Phony, Daniel and Charlie get together to discuss the journey to the Sweet Sixteen, what to expect from the Iowa State game, and take a peek ahead to what the Elite Eight may hold.

  
• 02.24.2016

  Coach Seth Greenberg returns!

  Seth Greenberg makes a repeat appearance on The Hard Hedge to discuss the Miami game and help us preview this weekend's game against UNC, when he and the rest of the ESPN College Gameday crew pay us a visit.The roundtable...

  
• 02.11.2016

  ESPN Insider John Gasaway

  ESPN Insider John Gasaway (@johngasaway), author of the popular Tuesday Truths column and advanced stat aficionado, drops by the studio to talk about the Hoos. He shares some fantastic insight into how the Hoos got where they are, helps us...

  
• 01.23.2016

  January 21, 2016: Jeff White and Charlie Sallwasser visit the studio

  UVa's own Jeff White joins Mike, Phony and Charlie to give the insight on the team that only he can. Good stuff on Isaiah, Devon and Evan.

  
• 01.15.2016

  First Episode of 2016: We lost to the Techs. Deal with it.

  MC and Phony are joined by Charlie to discuss the early struggles in conference. We talk about what happened and what we think needs to happen moving forward. Later in the episode, Corey Evans stops by to talk about the 2016...

  
• 12.01.2015

  Mark Titus helps preview the Ohio St. game and the panel discusses the season so far

  Mark Titus (@clubtrillion) joins once again to review Virginia's matchup versus Ohio st. in the ACC B1G Challenge. Then Daniel (@EmbracePaceUVa) and Charlie (@universityball) join us in the Hard Hedge studios to talk about the season so far and what...

  
• 11.12.2015

  Final Preseason episode: Roundtable featuring Mike, Phony, Daniel and Charlie

  The final episode of the preseason features a roundtable discussion with Phony (@iftonytweeted), Mike (@wahoobasketball), Daniel (@EmbracePaceUVa) and Charlie (@universityball). We talk preseason accolades, lineups (again!), and expectations. An hour long episode to get you ready for the season to come. Get hype, Hoos. The new...

  
• 09.24.2015

  Kris Wright joins to discuss Diakite, Hunter, the schedule, and much more

  Kris Wright of the TheSabre.com joins Mike and Phony to discuss the DeAndre Hunter commitment, Mamadi Diakite enrolling early, and take a look at the Hoos schedule. We predict records, talk Xs and Os, and take another stab at predicting...

  
• 09.01.2015

  The Hard Hedge Presents: A Very Special Football Episode

  It's the very first Very Special Football Episode. The Hard Hedge takes a brief break from basketball to talk about UVa football with two UVa and NFL alums.Luke Bowanko (@lbow70) and Paul Freedman (@paulyfree88) join Phony (@iftonytweeted) to discuss the...

  
• 08.20.2015

  Jeff White talks about summer workouts

  UVa's own Jeff White stops by the Hard Hedge studio to talk about summer player development and who stood out, both on the court and in the weight room, and what we might look forward to on the court this...

  
• 07.30.2015

  Breaking down the Austin Nichols commit and much more

  John Martin (@JohnMartin929) of ESPN Radio Memphis joins to give his insight on the Austin Nichols transfer, then Daniel O'Neill (@EmbracePaceUVA) and Houston Wilson (@Hou_Makeplayz) stop by to discuss Nichols, the 2016 commits, and Isaiah Wilkins, and everyone gives their...

  
• 06.11.2015

  The One Where Justin Anderson is the Special Guest

  Justin Anderson joins Phony (@iftonytweeted) and Mike (@wahoobasketball) to discuss the NBA draft process, how Virginia prepared him for the next level, and what surprises the Wahoos might have in store for the upcoming season.I mean, come on. It's Justin....

  
• 05.28.2015

  Kyle Ellis and Daniel O'neill join to discuss 3 recruits as well as 2 returning players

  Kyle Ellis (@KyleEllisWV) of Phenom Hoop Report stops by to talk to us about Sacha Killeya-Jones, Jay Huff and Mamadi Diakite. Then Daniel O'Neill (@EmbracePaceUVa) joins as we cover returning players London Perrantes and Anthony Gill.

  
• 05.27.2015

  Kyle Ellis and Daniel O’neill join to discuss 3 recruits as well as 2 returning players

  Kyle Ellis (@KyleEllisWV) of Phenom Hoop Report stops by to talk to us about Sacha Killeya-Jones, Jay Huff and Mamadi Diakite. Then Daniel O'Neill (@EmbracePaceUVa) joins as we cover returning players London Perrantes and Anthony Gill.

  
• 04.24.2015

  Jerry Ratcliffe join Mike and Phony to discuss departures, arrivals, and what's next.

  The legendary Jerry Ratcliffe (@JerryRatcliffe) joins Mike PIttman (@WahooBasketball) and Phony Bennett (@IfTonyTweeted) to discuss the departures of Justin Anderson and Coach Ritchie McKay, the arrival of Coach Brad Soderberg, what might happen with the open scholarships,B.J. Stith's transfer, Devon...

  
• 04.23.2015

  Jerry Ratcliffe join Mike and Phony to discuss departures, arrivals, and what’s next.

  The legendary Jerry Ratcliffe (@JerryRatcliffe) joins Mike PIttman (@WahooBasketball) and Phony Bennett (@IfTonyTweeted) to discuss the departures of Justin Anderson and Coach Ritchie McKay, the arrival of Coach Brad Soderberg, what might happen with the open scholarships,B.J. Stith's transfer, Devon...

  
• 03.27.2015

  Brad Franklin and Daniel O'Neill put a bow on 14-15 and look ahead to 15-16

  Brad Franklin (@Cavs_Corner) and Daniel O'Neill (@EmbracePaceUVA) join Mike Pittman (@WahooBasketball) and Phony Bennett (@IfTonyTweeted) to conduct a postmortem on the season and look ahead to next. We discuss the Michigan St. game as well the season as a whole,...

  
• 03.26.2015

  Brad Franklin and Daniel O’Neill put a bow on 14-15 and look ahead to 15-16

  Brad Franklin (@Cavs_Corner) and Daniel O'Neill (@EmbracePaceUVA) join Mike Pittman (@WahooBasketball) and Phony Bennett (@IfTonyTweeted) to conduct a postmortem on the season and look ahead to next. We discuss the Michigan St. game as well the season as a whole,...

  
• 03.17.2015

  Lauren Brownlow and Embrace the Pace (Daniel O’Neill) talk UVa and the ACC in the NCAA Tournament

  The author of the best gif previews on the planet (and a darn fine writer), Lauren Brownlow joins us to talk the ACC, and UVa specifically, in the NCAA tournament. Then @EmbraceThePace (Daniel O'Neill) joins to break down the matchups...

  
• 03.10.2015

  Mark Titus, Grantland writer, talks about Virginia basketball, the NCAA tournament, and what’s next for Virginia

  Mark Titus of Grantland and Ohio State bench fame joins Mike and Phony to talk all aspects of Virginia Basketball, NCAA tournament expectations, rules changes, and has some advice for Virginia fans.  This is a fun one.

  
• 03.03.2015

  Two for One: David Teel and Lachlan McLean tell all

  David Teel (@DavidTeelAtDP) of the Daily Press and Lachlan McLean (@Lach840) of WHAS Sports Talk 840 Radio in Louisville join Mike (@wahoobasketball) and Phony Bennett (@iftonytweeted) to talk about the current season and what lies ahead for the Wahoos. We...

  
• 02.23.2015

  Jeff White joins The Hard Hedge 2/23/15

  Jeff White drops all kinds of knowledge regarding the current state of the program as well as the future..

  
• 02.05.2015

  ESPN Analyst Seth Greenberg joins The Hard Hedge

  Former ACC Coach of the Year Seth Greenberg joins Phony and I to discuss our recent match-ups, what we are up against Saturday, and just how he would attack the pack-line.