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In her fourth year at UVA, head women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton has a roster that includes eight newcomers, seven of them transfers.

A cognitive science major, Kelly Ayer is graduating this weekend, but she won't be at Final Exercises on Grounds. She'll be in Columbia, S.C., for an NCAA softball regional. Ayer starts in center field for UVA, which is seeded No. 2 in the Columbia regional.

Ryan Odom is back in the college town where he lived for seven years as a boy, this time as head men's basketball coach at UVA. With show host Jeff White, Odom discusses his first seven weeks on the job.

A rising senior from Chattanooga, Tenn., linebacker Trey McDonald recently was awarded the prestigious T. Rodney Crowley Jr. Memorial Scholarship. McDonald is a student in UVA's McIntire School of Commerce.

A graduate student from Trieste, Italy, Sara Ziodato is in her fourth year at UVA, where she's become one of the top players in college tennis. She's pursuing a master's degree in commerce.

Only the second head coach in the history of UVA's rowing program, Wesley Ng is in his first year on Grounds. He came to Virginia after leading the program at the University of Pennsylvania for eight seasons.

From her first year on Grounds, Amanda Sambach has starred for the UVA women's golf team. Now a senior, she's looking to add an exclamation point to her illustrious college career in the ACC and NCAA championships this spring.  

A native of Zurich, Switzerland, Dylan Dietrich was ACC Freshman of the Year for 2023-24, and he's continued to shine for the UVA men's tennis team as a sophomore.

The ACC Freshman of the Year in 2022, UVA goalkeeper Matthew Nunes is nearing the end of his distinguished college lacrosse career. With 603 career saves, Nunes ranks No. 2 all-time at Virginia, behind only Tillman Johnson (700).

After graduating from Harvard last spring, tight end Tyler Neville, who grew up in Williamsburg, returned to his home state and transferred to UVA. Neville put up strong numbers for the Cavaliers last season—37 catches for 394 yards and two TDs—and hopes to make an NFL roster this year.

A junior from South Africa, Aimee Canny is a two-time Olympian and one of the many stars on the UVA women's swimming & diving team, which is seeking its fifth consecutive NCAA title.

This marks the fifth consecutive season that UVA's baseball roster has included at least one Teel. First came Kyle, now a rising star in the White Sox organization, and then his brother, Aidan, who's starting in center field for Virginia this year.

One of the United States' most promising young golfers, Ben James is in his third year at the University of Virginia, where he's twice been named a first-team All-American.

In his third year on head coach Tony Elliott's staff at Virginia, Terry Heffernan oversees an offensive line that since the end of last season has added four transfers who have 101 college starts among them.

Coming off a season that ended with the second NCAA tournament appearance in program history, the UVA softball team is looking to reach new heights this spring. The Cavaliers' leaders include senior Sarah Coon, who has started 153 games for head coach Joanna Hardin.

In Episode 395, UVA football's director of recruiting, Justin Speros, joins to show to discuss the class of transfers that joined the program this month. 

Olivia McGhee, who's from nearby Louisa County, attended basketball games at John Paul Jones Arena as a girl. She now plays there. The 6-foot-2 sophomore is the third-leading scorer (9.7) for the UVA women's team.

UVA women's tennis players Elaine Chervinsky and Melodie Collard capped the fall season by winning the first NCAA doubles title in program history. Their goal this spring is to help the Cavaliers contend for the NCAA team championship.

A third-year student from Colorado, Emma Weber was among the UVA contingent on the United States swim team last summer at the Olympic Games in Paris, where she won a gold medal, and she competed last month at the World Aquatics 25m Championships in Hungary.

Former UVA standout Steve Garland is in his 19th season as head wrestling coach at his alma mater, and his current team is off to a strong start. Garland breaks down his lineup and looks ahead to Virginia's ACC schedule.

One of the greatest tennis players in UVA history, Brian Vahaly recently was elected chairman and president of the United States Tennis Association's board of directors. Vahaly, who played professionally for seven years, graduated from UVA's McIntire School of Commerce.

In his nearly three decades as head men's soccer coach at his alma mater, where he was an All-America forward, George Gelnovatch has guided Virginia to the College Cup six times, with NCAA titles in 2009 and 2014. His current team is in the NCAA tournament's Sweet Sixteen.

In her fourth season as head volleyball coach at UVA, Shannon Wells has guided the Wahoos to their first 20-win season since 2006, and they're hoping to reach the NCAA tournament for only the third time in program history.

The greatest player in the history of UVA men's basketball, Ralph Sampson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 2012. Forty years after he graduated from the University, Sampson remains a staunch supporter of Cavalier hoops.

Former UVA head women's lacrosse coach Julie Myers is in her second year as CEO of the One Love Foundation. Under Myers, a Virginia alumna, the Cavaliers advanced to the NCAA championship game seven times and won the national title in 2004.

Before coming to UVA, Gary Martin established himself as one of the fastest high school milers in U.S. history. He now excels at longer distances, too, and he's looking forward to the ACC Cross Country Championships on Friday in Cary, N.C.

Since coming to UVA in August 2017, head coach Todd DeSorbo has built a dynasty in women's swimming & diving, and he's working to make the men's program a national power, too. With show host Jeff White, DeSorbo discusses the Cavaliers' prospects for 2024-25 and reflects on his experience at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Coming off the best season in program history, the UVA softball team is eager to build on that success. With show host Jeff White, head coach Joanna Hardin reflects on the Hoos' breakthrough year and looks ahead to 2025.

One of the many stars of the 1989 team that will be honored Saturday at Scott Stadium, offensive tackle Ray Roberts twice received the Jacobs Trophy, presented annually to the ACC's best blocker, during his UVA career. He later played in the NFL for nine seasons.

Sonia LaMonica preparing for her second season as head women's lacrosse coach at UVA. In her first, she guided the Cavaliers to the No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament and 15 wins, their highest total since 2007.

Head coach Lars Tiffany has guided Virginia to two NCAA men's lacrosse titles, and he's expected to have his team in the hunt for another championship next season. With show host Jeff White, Tiffany reflects on the 2024 season and looks ahead to 2025.

One of the stars of the UVA team that won the NCAA men's basketball title in 2019, Kyle Guy is back on Grounds, this time as a member of head coach Tony Bennett's staff.

Lauren Coughlin, who has two degrees from UVA, is a rising star on the LPGA tour. She'll compete next weekend at the Solheim Cup in Northern Virginia.

Ahmad Hawkins, who played for George Welsh at Virginia, has contributed to his alma mater's football program in numerous ways over the past two decades, and he has a new role this season. Hawkins, who lives in Charlottesville, is the lead analyst on radio broadcasts of UVA football games.

Paige Madden, who led UVA to its first NCAA women's swimming & diving title, joins show host Jeff White to discuss her experience at the recent Olympic Games in Paris, where she won two medals for Team USA, and look to the future.

Former UVA women's lacrosse standout Dana Boyle is the new sideline reporter for ACC Network's Primetime Football games. With show host Jeff White, Boyle discusses her role with ESPN and the path she's followed in broadcasting.

Only the second head coach in the history of UVA's rowing program, Wesley Ng took the reins from Kevin Sauer in June. With show host Jeff White, Ng reflects on his journey to Charlottesville and discusses his vision for the program.

UVA baseball has made back-to-back appearances at the College World Series and, with players such as slugger Harrison Didawick back, figures to be a national power again next season. Didawick joins show host Jeff White to reflect on his sophomore season and look ahead to 2025.

One of the top linebackers in UVA history, Micah Kiser is back on Grounds this summer, preparing for his first year in the Darden School of Business. With show host Jeff White, Kiser reflects on his Virginia and NFL careers and discusses his post-football plans.

One of the Cavaliers' captains last season, Jackson is heading into his third year as a starting linebacker for defensive coordinator John Rudzinski. He's also a dedicated student who's on track to graduate from the prestigious McIntire School of Commerce in 2025.        

These are heady times for UVA swimming and diving, whose senior associate head coach, Tyler Fenwick, joins show host Jeff White to discuss this summer's Olympic Games in Paris and preview what's coming for the Wahoos in 2024-25.

In his third year overseeing strength and conditioning for head coach Tony Elliott, Adam Smotherman has a new home in the Molly and Robert Hardie Football Operations Center. With show host Jeff White, Coach Smo details the impact he expects the state-of-the-art facility to have on Virginia's program.

In his two decades as head men's golf coach at UVA, Bowen Sargent has built a powerful program. With show host Jeff White, Sargent reflects on his team's superb 2024 season and looks ahead to next year, when the Hoos should be NCAA title contenders again.

Postseason baseball returns to Disharoon Park this weekend, and players to watch for Virginia include pitcher Evan Blanco. The sophomore left-hander breaks down the NCAA regional and much more with show host Jeff White.

The UVA softball team advanced to an NCAA regional final for the first time in program history this month, thanks in no small part to the contributions of sophomores Eden Bigham and Jade Hylton. The longtime friends join show host Jeff White to reflect on the Wahoos' breakthrough season and look ahead to 2025.

A graduate transfer from Division III Salisbury University, catcher Jacob Ference is hitting .377 with 13 home runs in his first season at Virginia. With show host Jeff White, Ference discusses the unconventional path he followed to Charlottesville and looks ahead to the postseason.

As they prepare for next week's ACC softball tournament, the Virginia Cavaliers are well-positioned to reach the NCAA tournament for only the second time in program. Joanna Hardin, who's in her eighth season as UVA's head coach, joins show host Jeff White to reflect on her team's regular season and look ahead to the postseason.

UVA graduate student Payton Cormier has scored a program-record 207 career goals, and the sharp-shooting attackman may well break the Division I record before he's done. With show host Jeff White, Cormier reflects on his extraordinary career and previews Virginia's showdown with Notre Dame.

After missing last season with an ankle injury, safety Antonio Clary is healthy again and eager to end his college career on a high note. Clary, who has two degrees from the University, previews Saturday's spring game with show host Jeff White and reflects on his five-plus years on Grounds.

In his first season at UVA, Brian Stevens established himself as one of the ACC's top centers. With show host Jeff White, Stevens reflects on the transition from Dayton, a non-scholarship FCS program (Dayton), to Power Five football and looks ahead to the coming season.   

All-ACC safety Jonas Sanker joins show host Jeff White to preview spring practice, which starts next week at UVA, and the Covenant School graduate discusses what it's meant for him to play college football in his hometown.