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Virginia aims to build on last season's success under Ryan Odom

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Virginia aims to build on last season's success under Ryan Odom
Summary

No. 9 Virginia, coming off a 30-win season and an ACC Tournament finals appearance, opens its season on November 3 against Drexel. Under head coach Ryan Odom, the Cavaliers return three starters, including ACC preseason player of the year Thijs De Ridder. Virginia is projected to finish second in the conference, behind No. 2 Duke. The team's key matchups include an early test against No. 12 Arkansas on November 8 and a game against No. 23 Kentucky on December 2. Virginia begins ACC play on December 29 at Clemson.

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  • •Virginia finished last season 30-6, with a strong ACC performance.
  • •Thijs De Ridder is the ACC preseason player of the year.
  • •Cavaliers open the season against Drexel on November 3.
  • •Key games include matches against No. 12 Arkansas and No. 23 Kentucky.
  • •Virginia plays ACC rivals, including two matchups against No. 2 Duke.
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  • 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — No. 9 Virginia looks to maintain momentum from Ryan Odom’s 30-win debut season
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The Cavaliers, who played for last year’s ACC Tournament title, are projected to finish second in the league behind No. 2 Duke.

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