Hoos On Podcast

Virginia made another addition over the weekend as the roster puzzle begins to take shape, so Preston is joined by Michael McGraw from the Preferred Walk-Ons podcast to make sense of the Cavaliers and whether next year's roster can take the next step.First, Preston and Michael react to the latest addition of high school four-star center Favour Ibe and what his role could look like next season at Virginia. Then the guys breakdown how each of the new Cavaliers fits into the rotation with Ibe, Arkansas State transfer Christian Harmon and UC Irvine transfer Jurian Dixon.Later Preston and Michael examine where Virginia's roster currently sits compared to the rest of the ACC and how things have unfolded for Ryan Odom in year two. They also give their assessment if next season's roster could improve on Odom's first season with the Cavaliers. Finally, Preston and Michael react to the potential UConn-UVA non-conference matchup.

Preston catches up with Virginia's newest addition in Arkansas State transfer Christian Harmon, who discusses his recruitment, the fit with Ryan Odom and his basketball journey.First, Christian walks through entering the transfer portal and his first contact with Virginia and how a few video clips had him sold on his fit in the Cavaliers system. Then Preston and Christian discuss the recruitment process for transfers at UVA and how the coaching staff differs from others he's talked to.Later Preston and Christian discuss his path from growing up in Rochester to playing as a high school power forward, taking the last spot on a JUCO roster and eventually making his way to the Division I level. Finally, Christian breaks down his game and tells what Virginia fans can expect from the 6'6 guard.

Preston shifts gears this week to recap and discuss a wild offseason for Virginia women's basketball with Mitchell Northam, USA Today Senior Reporter for Women's Sports. Preston and Mitchell go from the end of the regular season through the Sweet 16 run to Amaka Agugua-Hamilton's firing and the hire of former Richmond coach Aaron Roussell.Later Preston and Mitchell breakdown where the Cavaliers are now as a program and why Roussell was a "home run hire" for AD Carla Williams. Then they look at what retaining Kymora Johnson mean for UVA now and down the road, as well as what her ceiling is for the upcoming season.Finally, Preston and Mitchell look at the early roster for Roussell and if Virginia can make it back to the NCAA Tournament.

The wait is over, Virginia has their first transfer portal pick up of the offseason. Preston returns with Cuts From The Corner to breakdown UC Irvine transfer Jurian Dixon and his fits with the Cavaliers, while also going through other offseason news.First, Preston and Cuts dive into Jurian Dixon's game, strengths and areas for growth. Then the guys examine Dixon's fit into the UVA roster, what his role could look like next season and what this move says about Ryan Odom's roster building strategy.Later Preston and Cuts go through the latest offseason news with the 5-in-5 rule nearing approval, but without players being grandfathered in, and Odom's recent podcast interview. Cuts breaks down why he's bullish on Virginia's core four returning players taking steps forward in their games this offseason. Finally, Preston touches on some of the latest transfer rumors around the Cavaliers.