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Virginia Basketball Eyes ACC Glory with New Roster

2/2/2026

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Virginia Basketball aims for a strong comeback in the 2025-2026 season under Ryan Odom, head coach.
The program rose after Tony Bennett retired and via the transfer portal.
Projected starters are Dallin Hall, Jacari White, Malik Thomas, Devin Tillis, and Johann Grunloh.
Analysts believe this roster could lift Virginia to a top-tier Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) status and a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) seed, mirroring Louisville's recent success.

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Story summary

Virginia Basketball aims for a strong comeback in the 2025-2026 season under Ryan Odom, head coach.
The program rose after Tony Bennett retired and via the transfer portal.
Projected starters are Dallin Hall, Jacari White, Malik Thomas, Devin Tillis, and Johann Grunloh.
Analysts believe this roster could lift Virginia to a top-tier Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) status and a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) seed, mirroring Louisville's recent success.