Hoos On Podcast

Preston Willett
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Welcome to the Hoos On Podcast, part of The Sabre Podcast Network, covering all things UVA football, basketball, baseball and more. Join host Preston Willett every week for conversations with beat writers, players, coaches and others providing a whole new angle on the Cavaliers.

  1. 2D AGO

    UVA Guard Malik Thomas Joins + Virginia Tech Preview

    March is upon us as Preston welcomes on UVA guard Malik Thomas to discuss the season and his personal inspiration before also being joined by Tech Sideline's David Cunningham to preview the Commonwealth Clash encore. First, Preston and Malik talk about the team's recent stretch of games and what's it like working through a shooting slump before finally seeing the shots start to fall. Then Malik opens up about his late sister and the inspiration her battle with cancer provides him with. Finally, Malik touches on round two of the Commonwealth Clash with Virginia Tech and some unfinished business. Then David Cunningham hops on to preview the season finale against the Hokies. Preston and David recap the two team's first matchup in Blacksburg and how much has changed since then. The guys walk through what's at stake on Saturday for both teams and then preview the matchup with keys to the game and players to watch.

    42 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Reality Check in Durham

    Preston welcomes back The Virginian-Pilot's David Teel to sort out a matchup of the ACC's top two teams after Duke doles out the punches in Durham against Virginia. First, Preston and David break down the game, why UVA struggled offensively, the challenge of facing this Duke team and the reality check the Cavaliers were dealt. Then the guys move towards big picture thoughts on this season, where Virginia is in the ACC pecking order, what Ryan Odom's squad needs to do this week and where they could end up on Selection Sunday. Later Preston and David examine the ACC Coach of the Year race between Duke's Jon Scheyer, Miami's Jai Lucas and Odom, while also looking at what the award means. David also tosses out a few other Cavaliers eyeing ACC honors ahead of next week. Finally, Preston and David give their thoughts on Tony Bennett's new gig with the Los Angeles Lakers.

    32 min

  3. FEB 25

    UVA Pummels NC State + Duke Preview

    Virginia blows out NC State, Tony Bennett to the Los Angeles Lakers and a matchup with No. 1 Duke looming, Preston tackles it all and then welcomes on Devils Illustrated publisher Conor O'Neill to preview the ACC's biggest matchup of the season. First, Preston reacts to the breaking news that former UVA coach Tony Bennett accepted an NBA Draft Advisor role with the Lakers and what it means for Bennett. Then attention shifts to Virginia's routing of Will Wade's Wolfpack and why Ryan Odom has solidified his case as the best first-year coach in the sport. Later Preston breaks down some standout individual performances from Johann Grünloh, Thijs De Ridder, Sam Lewis and others. Then Preston discusses the matchup between Duke and Virginia with Conor O'Neill. The two breakdown how both teams got here, Duke's rotation, Cam Boozer, the matchups to watch and what will decide the game on Saturday.

    52 min

  4. FEB 23

    Virginia 1-0 on Tony Bennett Court

    Virginia outlasts Miami in a physical ACC battle, Tony Bennett's signature now fixture at John Paul Jones Arena and a big week ahead for the ACC title race as Preston welcomes Michael McGraw from the Preferred Walk-Ons podcast to talk about it all. First, Preston and Michael recap the 86-83 win for UVA against Miami discussing Virginia's "swagger" in Chance Mallory and Jacari White, the Cavaliers struggles against the zone, Thijs De Ridder's defense and perhaps Johann Grünloh's best outing of the season. Then the focus shifts to Tony Bennett's court dedication and his legacy at UVA and in college basketball as a whole. Finally, Preston and Michael breakdown the "biggest week" of the season for Virginia hosting NC State and traveling to Duke.

    37 min

  5. FEB 19

    ESPN's Randolph Childress Breaking Down the Hoos

    ACC legend and ESPN color analyst Randolph Childress joins Preston ahead of calling the Virginia-Miami game to share about his connection to the Odom family and why UVA is turning into a scary team in March. First, Preston and Randolph react to a "mollywhopping" win for Virginia at Georgia Tech. Then the two discuss Randolph's close relationship with the Odom family after playing for Dave Odom at Wake Forest and why Ryan's success at UVA has come as no surprise. Preston and Randolph then dive into why Odom has had success so early in his tenure with the Cavaliers. Later Randolph breaks down the UVA and Miami matchup on Saturday, saying it could be a battle for ACC Coach of the Year between Odom and Jai Lucas. Preston and Randolph also discuss Virginia's style of play, international recruiting, where he sees UVA in the NCAA Tournament field and Tony Bennett's impact on college basketball.

    36 min

  6. FEB 16

    UVA Notches Win in Nashville, Previewing the Final Stretch

    Virginia picked up a win on their Valentine's Vacation to Nashville, as Preston welcomes back CVille Right Now Editor-in-Chief Mike Barber to breakdown the win over Ohio State, look ahead to the final six games of the regular season and predict where UVA could end up on Selection Sunday in a month. First, Preston and Mike react to the 70-66 win for UVA over Ohio State in Nashville with thoughts on Virginia's ability to find a way to win, the slow start, Malik Thomas, Dallin Hall and Ugonna Onyenso. Then the guys look a little closer at down stretch for Thijs De Ridder and if a "freshman" slump applies here. Later Preston and Mike evaluate the final six games of the season for the Cavaliers, including a key game on February 28 at Duke, predicting what a good finish to the season would be. They also take a look at where Virginia could end up seed-wise in the NCAA Tournament. Finally, the guys discuss opening weekend for UVA baseball as the Chris Pollard era starts with a bang. Preston and Mike give their early impressions of the action at The Dish.

    34 min

  7. FEB 11

    Virginia's Troubling Trends and Jacari White's Heroics

    Virginia extends their win streak to five with a comeback win at Florida State, but Preston welcomes back Kris Wright from The Sabre to discuss a few troubling trends for the Cavaliers. Preston and Kris start by recapping another tough night in Tallahassee saved by the heroics of Jacari White. The guys breakdown what went wrong and what went right (Jacari White) to save UVA from picking up an ACC loss. Later Preston and Kris analyze a few trends during Virginia's five-game win streak, including the offense dropping off, a shooting dry spell, rotational changes and trouble with the zone. Then the guys look ahead to a non-conference matchup with Ohio State on Valentine's Day and discuss what Virginia needs to do going forward to stay in the ACC title race.

    40 min

  8. FEB 9

    A Good Old Season Preview: 2026 UVA Baseball

    Preston welcomes back Greg Madia from The Daily Progress and Monty Taylor from Just Baseball for A Good Old Season Preview ahead of opening day for UVA baseball and first-year coach Chris Pollard. The guys start by recapping a wild and unexpected year for the Cavaliers from big expectations last season to missing the NCAA Tournament to Brian O'Connor moving on and Chris Pollard moving over from Duke. Greg and Monty discuss how Virginia handled the last year and rebounded well with Pollard. Then Preston, Greg and Monty breakdown the projected rotation, bullpen and lineup with the biggest questions, key players and positions to watch. Finally, the guys give their season predictions for ACC finish, NCAA Tournament, key stat leaders and MVP.

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Welcome to the Hoos On Podcast, part of The Sabre Podcast Network, covering all things UVA football, basketball, baseball and more. Join host Preston Willett every week for conversations with beat writers, players, coaches and others providing a whole new angle on the Cavaliers.

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  • Creator
    Preston Willett
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Hoos On Podcast

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