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J.R. Reynolds

UVa basketball commitment J.R. Reynolds, is transferring from Roanoke Catholic H.S. to in-state basketball powerhouse Oak Hill Academy for his senior year. Reynolds, a 6-2 junior guard, committed to the Cavaliers in December, 2001. He is currently listed as a Top 50 recruit nationally by Bob Gibbons and PrepStars. His stock is sure to rise when the new rankings are published this summer. Reynolds has the potential to be listed very high among the nation's best guards when the rankings are released.

Reynolds is playing for Boo Williams' AAU team this spring and summer, and is scheduled to appear in next weekend's Southern Invitational Tournament on the grounds of UVa (more details about this event to come next week).

Reynolds is transferring Oak Hill in order to gain more experience against a higher level of competition. Unlike traditional high schools that only play within their state, Oak Hill typically plays against some of the nation's best high schools and prep schools across the country. Last year, they traveled to Kentucky, West Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, California, Oregon and Texas. Last season, Oak Hill finished 32-1, and they are listed among the top high school basketball teams on an annual basis.

Oak Hill is famous for its top talent over the years. Current Cavalier basketball star Travis Watson was the Most Valuable Player for Oak Hill as a senior, when he helped lead his team to an undefeated season and the national championship. Watson played alongside Maryland's Steve Blake, Kentucky's Cliff Hawkins, Tennessee's Ron Slay and former Auburn forward Abdou Diame.

Men's Lacrosse finishes regular season

The men's lacrosse team closed out the regular season by defeating Butler Tuesday, 21-3. The Cavs' first eight goals were scored by eight different players. ACC Rookie of the Year Joe Yevoli led the way for the Hoos with three goals and three assists on the day, while Virginia Male Athlete of the Year Conner Gill added two goals and four assists.

The Cavaliers are 10-3 on the season, and are awaiting a bid to play in the NCAA Tournament. Tournament bids to be announced May 5th.

For more info on men's lacrosse, please see the official UVa Lacrosse page.

Virginia Baseball picks up two more wins

The UVa baseball squad defeated another Top 25 team this past week. This time it was #10 Georgia Tech in Atlanta. The Cavaliers won the first of the three games, 5-1, and snapped Tech's 27-game home winning streak. UVa sophomore pitcher Jeff Kamrath picked up the win, and is now 6-3 on the season. He was also honored as Co-ACC Player of the Week for his performance. Georgia Tech bounced back and won the next two contests, 3-2 and 9-3.

The Hoos also knocked off Virginia Tech on Tuesday, 8-7, in extra innings. Dan Street connected on 5 of 6 at the plate, including two RBIs, two runs, two doubles and the game-winning hit in the bottom of the 10th. The Hoos have defeated the Hokies in two of the three games they've played this season, and are now 24-23 overall. Next up for the Cavaliers, three games against Clemson in Charlottesville, May 11th through 13th. Game times are 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and Monday and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.

For more info on the baseball team, please see the official UVa Baseball page.

Top athletes honored

UVa announced its top athletes for 2001-02 at their annual awards dinner Wednesday night. Lori Lindsey of women's soccer took home the award for best female athlete and Conner Gill of men's lacrosse took home the award for best male athlete.

For more info on these honors, please see the official release.

Women's hoopster invited to World Trials

UVa women's basketball forward Brandi Teamer has been invited to participate in the 2002 World Championship Trials in Colorado Springs, CO.

The field of candidates will eventually be cut down to 12, and will be selected by the Women's Collegiate Committee. Trials are scheduled for May 17-20 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.

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