UVA Basketball Builds on Last Year's Success

UVA men’s basketball is firing on all cylinders as they kick off summer workouts under new coach Ryan Odom, with Thijs De Ridder now fully eligible and leading the charge. Returning stars like De Ridder, Sam Lewis, and Chance Mallory anchor a veteran core, while five new scholarship players—including transfers Christian Harmon and Jurian Dixon—bring depth and hunger to win. Coach Odom’s focus? Pushing players beyond their comfort zones to build winning habits, especially for newcomers. With last year’s ACC title game and NCAA third-round run as a foundation, the team’s goal is clear: build chemistry, refine skills, and chase championships. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0b9d48ad8ff8ca16