Preston Willett

Hoos On Podcast

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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Virginia Football Schedule Game-By-Game Breakdown 09.07.2026

Fall camp kicks off for Virginia in a few weeks, so Preston welcomes on Deuce Prince from the 4-3-4 Defense Podcast for a game-by-game breakdown of the 2026 UVA Football schedule with predictions. Preston and Deuce start by giving an overview of the roster and some of the defining traits of this year's Cavaliers. Then they dive into the games with matchup info, key players, analysis and prediction...

Summer Hoops with Virginia: Ryan Odom Press Conference, Nolan Adekunle and More 01.07.2026

A summer hoops bonanza as Preston is joined by Kris Wright from The Sabre to cover a new European commit, Ryan Odom and players speaking to the media, plus schedule news. First, Preston and Kris react to German wing Nolan Adekunle committing, breaking down his game, what his addition means for UVA and what to expect from the 24-year-old next season. The guys also take an early look at what the sta...

New UVA Women's Basketball Coach Aaron Roussell Joins 24.06.2026

After a whirlwind last couple months, Preston is joined by new UVA women's basketball coach Aaron Roussell to talk his vision for the program, roster construction and more. Preston and Aaron discuss his first couple months on the job, which included getting the call from Virginia while on vacation in Jamaica. Aaron explains why he took the job in Charlottesville, the potential for women's basketba...

Deep Dive into Virginia Football Recruiting 17.06.2026

Preston takes a summer deep dive into Virginia football recruiting with Jacquie Franciulli from Wahoos247 to discuss UVA's approach, the Cavaliers current class and more. First, Preston and Jacquie look at a recent flurry of commitments for Tony Elliott, who stands out and who could be next for the Cavaliers. Then a look at Virginia's approach to high school recruiting with what type of recruits a...

Bye Brazil + Stacking the Virginia Football Depth Chart 08.06.2026

In the latest installment of never a dull moment for Virginia athletics, Preston catches up with Greg Madia from The Daily Progress twice to discuss the cancelled trip to Brazil and stacking up the UVA football depth chart. First, Preston and Greg hop on to discuss the UVA-NC State game being moved from Brazil back to Charlottesville, the reasons why this game never materialized, what it means for...

Baseball in the Books: Looking Back and What's Next for Virginia 03.06.2026

With the baseball season in the books for UVA, Preston welcomes on play-by-play voice and WINA's Adam Hawes to reflect on Chris Pollard's first season and look ahead to where the Cavaliers go from here. First, Preston and Adam recap the Hattiesburg Regional, giving their takeaways from a short postseason, insights into the games and why college baseball is the real "no fun league". Then the guys r...

Hoos to Hattiesburg: Virginia NCAA Regional Preview 26.05.2026

Virginia is back in the postseason and heading to the Hattiesburg Regional. Preston invites back ESPN and D1Baseball's Daron Vaught to break down the regional, discuss Virginia's season and why the Cavaliers could be primed for a run this postseason. First, Preston and Daron look over the Hattiesburg Regional, featuring UVA, hosts Southern Miss, Jacksonville State and Little Rock. Daron shares why...

The Room Where It Happens: ACC Spring Meetings, Ryan Odom and Lars Tiffany 20.05.2026

Fresh off a week at Amelia Island for ACC Spring Meetings, David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot joins Preston to discuss his one-on-one interview with UVA men's basketball coach Ryan Odom, the 24-team College Football Playoff and the end of the Lars Tiffany era in Charlottesville. First, Preston and David touch on the news that Lars Tiffany will not return as men's lacrosse coach and some of the dy...

UVA Baseball's Slide + ACC Tournament Preview 18.05.2026

Virginia baseball closed the season on a down note, but with the ACC Tournament ahead Preston catches up with college baseball reporter Monty Taylor to breakdown what's going on with UVA and preview the postseason. First, Preston and Monty try to diagnose what's gone wrong in Chris Pollard's first season in Charlottesville. The guys discuss a head-scratching season at the plate, defensive errors a...

Ivy League to Virginia: New UVA Edge Rusher Ezekiel Larry Joins 14.05.2026

Preston catches up with Yale transfer edge rusher Ezekiel Larry as he prepares to graduate and join up with Virginia next week to discuss his fit with the Cavaliers, the transfer portal, spending time in Charlottesville this spring and more. First, Preston and Ezekiel talk about his commitment to UVA back in January and how he spent this spring preparing for the jump to the ACC while finishing his...

Virginia Hoops Puzzle Taking Shape 12.05.2026

Virginia made another addition over the weekend as the roster puzzle begins to take shape, so Preston is joined by Michael McGraw from the Preferred Walk-Ons podcast to make sense of the Cavaliers and whether next year's roster can take the next step. First, Preston and Michael react to the latest addition of high school four-star center Favour Ibe and what his role could look like next season at...

A Conversation with the Newest Virginia Transfer: Christian Harmon 08.05.2026

Preston catches up with Virginia's newest addition in Arkansas State transfer Christian Harmon, who discusses his recruitment, the fit with Ryan Odom and his basketball journey. First, Christian walks through entering the transfer portal and his first contact with Virginia and how a few video clips had him sold on his fit in the Cavaliers system. Then Preston and Christian discuss the recruitment...

A Wild Offseason for Virginia Women's Basketball 05.05.2026

Preston shifts gears this week to recap and discuss a wild offseason for Virginia women's basketball with Mitchell Northam, USA Today Senior Reporter for Women's Sports. Preston and Mitchell go from the end of the regular season through the Sweet 16 run to Amaka Agugua-Hamilton's firing and the hire of former Richmond coach Aaron Roussell. Later Preston and Mitchell breakdown where the Cavaliers a...

The Portal Giveth! UVA Picks Up First Transfer 29.04.2026

The wait is over, Virginia has their first transfer portal pick up of the offseason. Preston returns with Cuts From The Corner to breakdown UC Irvine transfer Jurian Dixon and his fits with the Cavaliers, while also going through other offseason news. First, Preston and Cuts dive into Jurian Dixon's game, strengths and areas for growth. Then the guys examine Dixon's fit into the UVA roster, what h...

So What's Going On? UVA Transfer Portal Update 24.04.2026

The transfer portal has officially slammed shut and some panic is starting to settle in with Virginia fans still waiting for a portal pickup, but Preston and Kris Wright from The Sabre hop on to discuss the factors facing UVA currently and why it may not be time to fret yet. First, Preston and Kris discuss whether Ryan Odom and staff have earned the benefit of the doubt after year one. Then they d...

UVA Spring Football Recap 20.04.2026

Preston is joined by Greg Madia from The Daily Progress at Scott Stadium to recap Virginia's spring football game and take stock of where the Cavaliers are. First, the guys talk through the key plays from a 59-40 win for the UVA Defense over the UVA Offense. Then Preston and Greg break down some of the anticipated debuts for quarterbacks like Beau Pribula and Eli Holstein, while also going positio...

A UVA Spring Round-Up: Football, Baseball + Transfer Portal 14.04.2026

Time for a spring round-up as Preston welcomes on Jacquie Franciulli from Wahoos247 to chat spring football and, yes, a few basketball transfer updates. Then Preston is joined by Bradley Smart from D1Baseball for a midseason(ish) review of UVA baseball. First, Preston and Jacquie react to UVA Deputy AD and General Manager Tyler Jones departing for a job at Stanford and what it means for the Cavali...

Portal Madness + UVA Hires Aaron Roussell 09.04.2026

Let the portal madness begin! Preston is joined by Luke Neer from WINA to go through the latest on Virginia men's basketball and the transfer portal, Tony Elliott's contract extension and Aaron Roussell being named the UVA women's basketball coach. First, Preston and Luke touch on Tony Elliott's contract extension and what expectations look like for Virginia coming off a record-breaking season. Th...

Let's Talk About It: Coach Mox Fired, UVA Hires Adrian Autry + Chandler Morris Denied 06.04.2026

There's a lot to talk about surrounding Virginia athletics, so Preston welcomes back David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot to discuss UVA firing women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, Ryan Odom hiring former Syracuse coach Adrian Autry as an assistant coach, Malcolm Brogdon joining as a special advisor and Chandler Morris' bid for a 7th year being denied. Preston and David start with a mess...

Virginia Basketball Season Review + Looking Ahead 31.03.2026

Year one is in the books for Ryan Odom at Virginia, so Preston reconvenes with Cuts From The Corner and Zach Carey from Streaking The Lawn to review the season, hand out end of season awards and breakdown what's next for UVA men's basketball. First, Preston, Zach and Cuts give their takes on a successful first season for Odom and company, while looking back on their preseason predictions. Then the...

Hoos News: Griff Aldrich, Chandler Morris, UVA Women in the Sweet 16 and More 27.03.2026

Preston brings back Michael McGraw from the Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast to break down a big week of news from Griff Aldrich's departure to a spinning ACC coaching carousel to Chandler Morris and UVA women's basketball is in the Sweet 16. First, Preston and Michael discuss UVA associate head coach Griff Aldrich taking the head coaching position at Pepperdine and what this means for the Cavaliers wit...

A Philly Ending: Virginia Postseason Recap 24.03.2026

The Virginia men's basketball season came to an end in Philadelphia with the loss to Tennessee in the Round of 32, Preston welcomes back CVille Right Now's Mike Barber to analyze the game and take stock of Ryan Odom's first season at UVA. First, Preston and Mike breakdown the UVA-Tennessee matchup, where the Volunteers won the game, Virginia's second half comeback and the officiating. Then the guy...

Let the Madness Begin: A UVA Philly Preview + Spring Football with OT Monroe Mills 19.03.2026

Madness is in the air as Virginia arrives in Philadelphia for the NCAA Tournament. Preston welcomes back Greg Madia from The Daily Progress to preview Virginia's weekend in Philadelphia and talk about the five most intriguing storylines for spring football. Preston and Greg breakdown the Midwest Region before taking an in-depth look at Wright State and the possible second round matchups in Philly....

Selection Sunday Reaction: UVA Captures the No. 3 Seed 16.03.2026

Virginia is headed to the Big Dance! Preston and Kris Wright from The Sabre react to Selection Sunday as UVA picks up the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Regional, plus react to Ryan Odom's press conference on Sunday night and final thoughts on the ACC Tournament Championship loss to Duke in Charlotte. First, Preston and Kris give their initial reaction to the draw for the Cavaliers, who face No. 14 see...

ESPN Analyst, Former NFL GM and UVA Football Parent Mike Tannenbaum Joins 11.03.2026

Spring football gets underway soon, so Preston takes a brief pause from March Madness to welcome on ESPN analyst, former NFL general manager and current UVA football parent Mike Tannenbaum to relive Virginia's record season, the UVA front office model, the college football landscape and more. First, Mike shares some of his memories from his son' first season with the Cavaliers and the wild ride th...

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