Staley Named To Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

UVa Athletics Media Relations, Official Release

Former Virginia women's basketball All-American and National Player of the Year Dawn Staley has been named to the Class of 2012 for induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Saturday (July 23) during the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game. Joining Staley in the Class of 2012 are Nancy Fahey (coach), Nikki McCray (player), Pam McGee (player), Inge Nissen (player) and Robin Roberts (contributor). Additionally, at halftime of the WNBA All-Star Game, Staley was named one of the top 15 players in the history of the league.

"It's a tremendous honor," Staley said while joining the ABC broadcast crew following the announcement. "I'm going in with great company ... I'm amongst some great, talented people."

Staley, a Philadelphia native and the current head coach at South Carolina, played at Virginia from 1989-1992. She was a three-time Kodak All-American, two-time National Player of the Year and two-time Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year. Staley was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1991 NCAA Tournament and led UVa to three-consecutive Final Fours from 1990-92. Staley is the only ACC player to record more than 2,000 points, 700 rebounds, 700 assists and 400 steals.

During her WNBA career, Staley was named an All-Star five times and was selected to the WNBA All-Decade Team. A three-time Olympic gold medalist (1996, 2000, 2004), Staley was named the 1994 and 2004 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year.

This Week In Recruiting

The commitments keep rolling in for the Virginia football program. Buford (GA) cornerback prospect C.J. Moore verbally committed Sunday night, giving the Hoos three commitments last week and 18 verbal commitments in total in the 2012 class. The 5'10", 165-pound Moore, a class AA second-team all-state selection last season as a junior, is part of a Buford program that has captured four straight AA state championships as it heads into the 2011 season.

The commitment action started last Wednesday with decisions from Blessed Sacrament Huguenot (Powhatan, VA) offensive tackle Augie Conte and Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) wide receiver/safety Anthony Cooper. UVa missed on Conte, who chose Virginia Tech, but scored on Cooper, a 6'0", 180-pound standout who earned first-team all-state honors at wide receiver in 2010. The following day, Landstown (Virginia Beach, VA) tight end/wide receiver Kyle Dockins chose the Cavaliers over Georgia. Dockins, a 6'4", 205-pound prospect, is a real sleeper according to Landstown head coach Tommy Reamon, who coached former Virginia quarterback Aaron Brooks and current Virginia linebacker Aaron Taliaferro.

"The sky is the limit with his potential," Reamon told TheSabre.com last week. "I think UVa has made a steal. He is the sleeper of the entire state. I think I can speak to that because I have sent a lot of players to Virginia and Virginia Tech."

Another Virginia Beach product could well be on the way next week. Tuesday, Aug. 2, is when Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) defensive end Eli Harold is expected to announce from Florida, Penn State and Virginia. UVa is thought to be the likely choice for the 6'4", 220-pound recruit, who is TheSabre.com's No. 2 overall prospect in the 2012 In-State Preseason Top 40. We'll have more on Harold's upcoming announcement this week and plan to be at Ocean Lakes for the press conference next Tuesday.

As mentioned above, Virginia now has 18 commits in this class. We'll have much more in the way of analysis of the class in the coming weeks, including another "Strategy Session," but for now let's take a look at the position breakdown including a few slotting guesses.

• QB - Matt Johns. No questions here.
• RB - None
• WR - Jamall Brown, Anthony Cooper. The Hampton (VA) product worked out at corner as well at a Virginia one-day camp this summer, but wide receiver is where he is being recruited. Cooper makes plays no matter where he has lined up on the high school level, but receiver is where Virginia is recruiting him to play. Adrian Gamble, who signed in the 2011 class, will attend Fork Union and could be part of this class as well. If Gamble enrolls in January of 2013, he could count towards the 2011 class or the 2012 class. If he attends FUMA for a full year, he'll be a 2012 prospect.
• TE - Kyle Dockins. Dockins could play wide receiver, but he has a great frame and could create real mismatches at tight end.
• OL - Ryan Doull, Sean Karl, Andre Miles-Redmond, Michael Mooney. There is a chance Miles-Redmond moves to defensive tackle at some point in his Virginia career. He'll start at offensive guard, though. The other three are sure-fire offensive linemen.
• DT - Tyrell Chavis. Chavis could play on the interior offensive line, but defensive tackle will be his initial spot.
• DE - Michael Moore, Max Valles, Courtnye Wynn. Moore and Wynn are sure-fire defensive ends, while Valles could play d-end, tight end, or linebacker. I'll slot him at end for now because ultimately I think that's where he is best suited. Very intriguing tight end prospect, though.
• LB - Demeitre Brim, Mark Hall, Kwontie Moore. Brim feels safety could be a real possibility for him at UVa, but outside linebacker is the likelier possibility in my mind. Hall is a definite outside linebacker in my mind, while Moore is a definite middle linebacker recruit and one of the best players in the state, period.
• CB - Maurice Canady, C.J. Moore, Wil Wahee. I see Moore as the only sure-fire corner. Canady is a great athlete with potential at wide receiver or even safety, but I like his frame and athleticism at corner. Wahee could play corner or slot receiver, but I think the first look will be at corner.

Chris Horne, our resident recruiting expert, provides updates throughout the week for Edge subscribers about UVa's commitments and recruiting targets in football and men's basketball. To sign up for an Edge subscription, please check out the Sabre Edge Sign Up and Information Page. If you're already on board as an Edge subscriber, click the links below to catch up on recruiting.

Sabre Edge recruiting updates from the past week ...

Jamall Brown Scored The Offer He Wanted
A dislocated wrist did not end Jamall Brown's junior season entirely. The Hampton High School (Hampton, VA) product, who suffered the injury in the second game of the regular season, still managed to play safety for the Crabbers despite the injury. He was, however, sidelined from playing wide receiver, the position he likely would play on the college level. Without a junior season to showcase his talents on the offensive side of the ball, this summer's camp circuit became all the more important in impressing college coaches.

Anthony Cooper Picks UVa
Anthony Cooper has committed to the University of Virginia over Tennessee and Vanderbilt. The 6'0", 180-pound rising senior wide receiver/safety, a first-team all-state selection in 2010 and no. 10 in TheSabre.com's Preseason In-State Top 40, announced his decision this afternoon at a press conference at Bayside High School (Virginia Beach, VA).

Dockins Picks The Hoos Over The Dawgs
Landstown High School (Virginia Beach, VA) wide receiver/tight end Kyle Dockins announced today that he will attend the University of Virginia. UVa, which scored its second Virginia Beach standout rising senior in as many days, won out over the University of Georgia as well as a handful of others.

More recent recruiting updates on The Sabre ...

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Meet the Team Day Set for Aug. 14

UVa Athletics Media Relations, Official Release

The Virginia football team will hold its annual "Meet the Team Day" this year on Sunday, Aug. 14. Cavalier fans will have the chance to interact with the players on Virginia's 2011 squad, head coach Mike London and the other members of the UVa coaching staff. Meet the Team Day takes place at the Carl Smith Center, home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium. Players will be available for photos and autographs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Gates to the stadium open at 1:30 p.m.??

"Our team looks forward to this event every year," London said. "This is a fun day for our players and it's a great break during preseason camp. Our fans have been very supportive and I know everyone's looking forward to the start of the season on Sept. 3 against William & Mary."

Fans will be able to pick up copies of the 2011 Cavalier Football schedule poster, schedule magnet and schedule cards. Tours of the locker room will take place and concession stands will be in operation. The first 500 youth in attendance will receive a free UVa-Nike mini football. All fans in attendance also have the opportunity to win door prizes.

There will be plenty of activities for young Cavalier fans. A kid's zone will feature inflatable games and other activities. The Cavalier and his horse, Sabre, will be in attendance along with members of the Virginia spirit team.

Parking is free for the event in both the East and West lots adjacent to Scott Stadium.

The football program also has announced open practice dates for the public:

• Open Practice: Friday, August 5 - 3:50 p.m.
• Open Practice: Saturday, August 6 - 3:50 p.m.
• Open Practice: Sunday, August 7 - 3:50 p.m.
• Open Practice: Monday, August 8 - 3:50 p.m.
• Open Practice: Tuesday, August 9 - 3:50 p.m.

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Around the World of Wahoo Sports ...

• Tony Bennett Named Court Coach For USA World University Games Team: Virginia men's head basketball coach Tony Bennett is one of three coaches selected by USA Basketball to be court coaches for the 2011 USA Basketball Men's World University Games National Team training camp. The camp will be held July 29-Aug. 7 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
• Minnifield is a Nominee for 2011 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team: Virginia senior cornerback Chase Minnifield was announced as a nominee for the 2011 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. To honor the distinguished group of college football players who stand out for the positive influence they have in their communities, Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced the 132 student-athletes nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. It is the most ever in the 20-year history of the award.
• Final Scott Stadium Movie Night Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12: The final Scott Stadium movie night will take place on Friday, Aug. 12. Fans will be able to watch "Toy Story 3" on Hoo Vision starting at 6 p.m. This is a change from the original date of Saturday, Aug. 13 due to the football team's practice schedule.
• Huey wins Another Doubles Title on Challenger Tour: Treat Huey reached a new career high of No. 81 in the ATP Doubles Rankings this week after winning the title at the Bogota Challenger last week in Colombia. Huey teamed with former Old Dominion All-American Izak van der Merwe to win the doubles title in Bogota. It was Huey's fifth ATP Challenger Tour doubles title of the year and his 10th career Challenger title. His No. 81 ATP Doubles Ranking is the highest ever for a Virginia player.

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Issue No. 88 - May 22, 2003

This Week In Recruiting
By Chris Horne UVA ended the week with a bang, getting a verbal commitment from 5-10, 195 pound William Campbell running back Cedric Peerman. Peerman becomes the second verbal commitment of the 2004 class, joining St. Anne's Belfield defensive tackle Chris Long. Both prospects are ranked in the top 10 overall in the state of Virginia, giving the Cavaliers a great start in in-state recruiting.

As a junior, Peerman rushed for 2,048 yards. He scored 50 total touchdowns. Peerman has the breakaway speed needed for Division I running backs and also possesses great hands, which are necessary to be a running back in Al Groh's system.

Check Out SabreMail #88.

Coming Soon

The Sabre has you covered when it comes to Hoo news. Here are a few of the articles to expect on the site soon:

• Summer Reading: JHoo's offseason series on the football team continues to look at the Hoos! Stay tuned this week for the final article of the summer.

In Case You Missed It ...

Sabre articles since the last SabreMail

JHoo's Summer Reading 2011: Safeties
Each year I have written the Summer Reading columns, the safeties have come last, which I suppose makes sense for the "last line of defense." This year, however, I just am not willing to finish the series discussing a group that may causes readers some ... what's the right word ... um ... shall we say ... angst.

UVa's Top Position Concerns For 2011
As July meanders along and JHoo's Summer Reading series winds down, Virginia football fans know that the start of practice and the 2011 season can't be far behind. UVa announced this week that practice begins on Friday, Aug. 5 with practices open to the public at 3:50 p.m. each day on Aug. 5-9. Meet the Team Day is set for Aug. 14. So with things getting started in three weeks, let's take a look at Virginia's top concerns for 2011.

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