Hoos On Podcast

In the thick of ACC play, Preston is joined by WINA Sports Talk Host Luke Neer to take stock of Virginia as the calendar flips to February.

First, Preston and Luke discuss a few close calls at Notre Dame and Boston College and try to decide if UVA is in a slump or if there are real concerns. Then Preston addresses the issues with fouling and Luke hammers home on which fouls are frustrating him the most as UVA ranks last in the ACC in fouls per game.

Preston and Luke then go stock up, stock down for each player in the Virginia lineup and head coach Ryan Odom. Finally, Preston and Luke talk through the ACC title race and the chances UVA finishes in the ACC Top-4.

A wild college basketball season calls for a deeper look into the numbers, so Preston welcomes back college basketball analytics expert Evan Miyakawa to do a deep dive on this year's Virginia team.

Preston and Evan start off by discussing the reasons this Virginia has surprised so many during Ryan Odom's first season and why roster construction is even more important in today's game.

Then Evan highlights a spectacular freshman season by Chance Mallory, who has graded out as one of the most impactful first years in the country. Later Preston and Evan go into his latest research on international players and why so few outside of Virginia's Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh are making an impact in college. Evan breaks down the data behind De Ridder as a scorer and Dallin Hall's underrated season.

Finally, Evan explains why UVA's dip on defense seems like only a blip, where he currently projects the Cavaliers in the NCAA Tournament and why the team is a Final Four sleeper.

Snowed in? Snow issues here as Preston welcomes back David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot to recap Virginia's loss to UNC and why you won't find any overreactions here. Plus David gives his thoughts on the college football calendar and Preston reacts to the 2026 ACC Football Schedule reveal.

First, Preston and David breakdown Virginia's impressive start against North Carolina and why the last two minutes of the first half made a big different in UNC's comeback. Then the guys take a deeper look at the defensive struggles the Cavaliers displayed and if any are worrisome going forward before also touching on the second unit's rough day out. Finally, Preston and David share why the ceiling for UVA in the long run hasn't changed a bit despite the loss.

Later David shares his thoughts on the "broken" college football calendar and what ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is saying about the current transfer portal market. Then to wrap up, Preston reacts to release of Virginia's schedule for 2026 with a game-by-game look.

Don't look now, but Virginia basketball is on the rise. Preston is joined by college basketball analyst and host of the Blue Blooded Pod Ryan Hammer, who declares UVA as the country's biggest dark horse, and then Virginia leading scorer Thijs De Ridder hops on to talk about the season.

First, Preston and Ryan discuss the Cavaliers 5-game win streak, including big road wins at Louisville and SMU. Ryan shares why he believes Virginia is one of the biggest sleepers in the country when the NCAA Tournament rolls around. Then Preston and Ryan discuss their favorite things about this UVA team and one concern going forward. Finally, the guys preview the matchup against North Carolina at JPJ.

Then Thijs De Ridder jumps on ahead of the UNC game to talk about his adjustment to college basketball and his time at UVA. Later Preston and Thijs discuss his basketball upbringing, why he gave up soccer, the hoops scene in Belgium and how a guy his size became so skilled. At the end Thijs talks about his future and the NBA.

The college football season is over and so is the transfer portal window, Preston welcomes back Greg Madia from The Daily Progress to recap a busy two weeks for Virginia football and evaluate the class overall.

First, Preston and Greg discuss how the move to the one transfer portal window impacted recruiting and what some of the long term impacts will be.

Then the guys dive into Virginia's transfer class with overall trends to take note of like retention, the strength in the trenches and the upgrade in speed and versatility at the skill positions. Preston and Greg discuss the quarterback succession planning for UVA and why the QB room is in better shape than even last season.

Later Preston and Greg also pick which position group was the biggest upgrade, the best overall transfers, under the radar transfers and what position groups still have the biggest questions.

The chaos between hoops season and the transfer portal deserves a two-parter, so Preston delivers with Michael McGraw from the Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast joining to talk UVA basketball after the win at Louisville, plus some portal musing, and then Cody Goodwin from PowerMizzou hops on for a Beau Pribula deep dive.

First, Preston and Michael break down Virginia's win at Louisville and why people are starting to sit up in their seats to take notice of what the Cavaliers are doing. Then the guys look into why Virginia's defense has improved so much, why Dallin Hall has become underrated, Johann Grünloh's breakout performance and why UVA can survive an off night from their best players. Finally, Preston and Michael wrap up by looking at some of the latest transfer portal pick ups from another quarterback in Eli Holstein to perhaps the biggest addition of all in former Michigan safety Brandyn Hillman.

Next, Preston welcomes back Cody to talk through the strengths and weaknesses in former Missouri and now UVA quarterback Beau Pribula's game. Cody explains why Pribula was just "fine" at Missouri, but good be the perfect fit at Virginia after a year of starting under his belt.

Breaking news on the Hoos On Podcast: UVA has a quarterback, basketball injury updates and Preston is joined again by Justin Ferber from CavsCorner to react in real time to all of it.

First, Preston and Justin run through the latest transfer portal updates for the Cavaliers, including a few massive additions on the defensive line. Then the guys break down why this UVA defensive line could surpass last season's talented group and do a deep dive on a now loaded running back room.

Preston and Justin also take stock of the UVA quarterback situation until...the Cavaliers land a commitment from former Missouri QB Beau Pribula. The guys give their takes on why Pribula could be the right fit for next year's Virginia team, while breaking down the pluses and minuses of his game. Later they take a look at which positions still need reinforcing starting at wide receiver.

Finally, Preston and Justin react to the latest news surrounding Jacari White's injury. Then detail why the Virginia defense has improved over the last few weeks before looking ahead to one of the toughest stretches of the season.

ACC play is in full swing, so Preston is joined by The Athletic's Brendan Marks to discuss Virginia's latest win over NC State, the ceiling for the Cavaliers and how the ACC has rebounded as a conference this season.

First, Preston and Brendan give their initial takes after Virginia picked up a road ACC win at NC State with each picking a few takeaways that caught their eye. Then Brendan gives his overall initial impression of UVA in the first season under Ryan Odom, the team's identity and how a brand new team has come together so quickly. The guys also touch on how Thijs De Ridder's game will translate deeper into ACC play, Malik Thomas starting to find form and what is Virginia's ceiling?

Later Preston and Brendan look at the ACC as a whole, including an interesting 24 hours in ACC officiating. Why the conference is finally bouncing back, who are the true contenders, some sleeper teams and then rank their top-6 ACC teams.

The transfer portal is officially open for business and Preston welcomes back Kris Wright from The Sabre to dive into the latest with UVA outgoings and incomings, plus a closer look at the Cavaliers roster-building strategy.

First, Preston and Kris react to offensive line coach Terry Heffernan leaving to become the offensive coordinator at Stanford and what this means for Tony Elliott's coaching staff. Then the guys assess the UVA players going into the transfer portal, headlined by receiver Trell Harris.

Later Preston gives an update on the Virginia quarterback situation with where things are for Chandler Morris and the backup plans. Preston and Kris also touch on the first two commitments for UVA in the transfer portal and how they address some key areas of need.

Finally, Preston and Kris take a deeper look at Virginia's roster-building strategy with an emphasis on the trenches after seeing five offensive lineman re-sign with UVA. The guys also take a look at positional value, how UVA has found quality in quantity on the defensive line and why tight end is such a crucial position for the Cavaliers.

ACC play is underway and Preston welcomes back Cuts From The Corner to recap Virginia's triple overtime loss to Virginia Tech in their ACC opener, take stock of the Cavaliers and preview an early test at NC State.

First, Preston and Cuts decide not to overreact to the loss in Blacksburg, but rather look at some curiosities around Virginia's play. The guys breakdown Ryan Odom's starting lineup change to go to Devin Tillis over Sam Lewis, Malik Thomas usage, bad shooting in odd places and defensive rebounding.

Then Preston and Cuts evaluate where UVA is heading into the thick of ACC play and rank their top-six ACC teams at the beginning of conference play. Finally, they look at some of the key stats and matchups for Virginia's trip to NC State, including an interesting frontcourt battle.