Kalu Anya Rising at UVA | Charlottesville News

Kalu Anya, a sharp-shooting forward who transferred from St. Louis, is making waves at UVA basketball — Coach Ryan Odom calls him a defensive standout whose stats don’t tell the full story. After sitting out last season to preserve eligibility, Anya’s solid field goal percentages at St. Louis and Brown hint at a breakout year. The coaching staff is thrilled with his potential, especially his ability to fill specific roles — a strategic shift from last year’s focus on big scorers. Alongside new additions like Jurian Dixon and Johann Grünloh, returning players like Chance Mallory and Thijs DeRidder are helping solidify a clear vision for the season. Anya is hungry to prove himself, confident he brings a unique skillset that will elevate the team and deliver big things this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35075085e4d7c860