Virginia Cavaliers Returning Core | Virginia Cavalier Basketball News

Virginia basketball is primed for another run with a loaded returning core—Thijs De Ridder, Johann Grünloh, Sam Lewis, and Chance Mallory—all key contributors from last year’s 30-6 squad. Now seasoned veterans, they bring championship experience, clutch performances, and leadership to anchor the team as new faces integrate. De Ridder’s poised to be the go-to closer, Mallory steps into the starting point guard role, Lewis returns healthy and aims to dominate defensively, and Grünloh, injury-beaten but hungry, is back to wreck the paint. Coach Odom’s got a blueprint: let the vets lead, mentor, and elevate the program—setting the stage for a historic season. 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/9c39850fdb3561ca