Virginia reveals basketball schedule with non-conference slate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The Virginia men’s basketball team has finalized its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring a mix of high-stakes matchups and home contests. Ryan Odom selected opponents ranging from top-50 programs like UConn to mid-majors ranked outside the top 150. The Cavaliers start the season at home against Drexel on November 3, followed by games against Northeastern, Arkansas in Washington D.C., and Bucknell. The team also travels for road games against Maryland and neutral-site appearances in New York and the Bahamas. Public preseason exhibitions are slated against Vanderbilt in Charleston, South Carolina, Richmond at home, and Villanova. These matchups, combined with returning talent, are expected to provide a clear indication of the team's standing as they head into the new year.
- •The schedule includes eight home games and one true road contest against Maryland.
- •Neutral site games include trips to Washington D.C., New York, and the Bahamas.
- •Five non-conference opponents are ranked in the top 50 according to Torvik projections.
- •Public exhibitions occur against Vanderbilt, Richmond, and Villanova throughout October.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Previewing UVA basketball’s non-conference schedule
"Ryan Odom proved that he is much more open to challenging his team early in year two.
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