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Virginia’s First Team Hits the Pros | Virginia Cavalier Basketball News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Four former Virginia basketball players from Ryan Odom’s inaugural team are now stepping onto professional stages—Ugonna Onyenso drafted by the Pistons, Malik Thomas in Toronto’s summer league, and Jacari White and Devin Tillis signed in Belgium and Finland. This marks a powerful legacy of development that echoes Tony Bennett’s own track record, with 32 former players now active globally—including seven in the NBA. Virginia’s reputation for turning role players into pros makes it a magnet for recruits seeking their next level. Odom’s focus on system-fit over star power has built a pipeline that benefits both players and the program, setting a blueprint for future success and proving that hard work and the right coaching can turn any recruit into a professional. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2beb158e5e14e61