Football season is almost over, and basketball season begins for the Hoos this weekend. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, the Hoos will be playing several games right here at home in Charlottesville. The Cavalier football team hosts Georgia Tech tomorrow at noon, then will host Virginia Tech next Saturday (time will be announced Monday).

The UVa men's basketball team has finished their preseason exhibition schedule and will face Mount St. Mary's this Sunday night at 7:00 PM at University Hall for their season opener. General admission tickets are still available for this game. This is a good opportunity for all to get out there and support the team while seeing several new Wahoos in action. Virginia brought in a highly touted recruiting class that includes Gary Forbes, J.R. Reynolds, Donte Minter, T.J. Bannister and Jason Cain. Most, if not all, should see action in Sunday's game.

Go Hoos!

UVA signed two basketball recruits this week to Letters of Intent: William Penn Charter (PA) 5-11, 170-pound point guard Sean Singletary and Brewster Academy (NH) 6-7, 200-pound wing Adrian Joseph. The Cavs have a commitment from Montrose Christian Academy (MD) center Tunji Soroye, who is 6-11, 210 pounds. Soroye will sign with Virginia in the spring of 2004.

These three prospects make up a very solid 2003-2004 recruiting class. Singletary is rated as one of the top point guards in the country, while Joseph is one of the top 150 players overall. Soroye displays excellent defensive skills and the ability to run the floor.

Christian Johnson Turns In Great Season
West Potomac (Alexandria, VA) OG/DT Christian Johnson had an excellent senior season. He discusses his plans for next year, as well as his interest in Virginia.

UVa Recruiting War Room #5: Defense
Includes key recruiting dates over the next few months, as well as a comprehensive look at where UVA stands with the remaining defensive targets.

Philip Brown Video #1
Videos have been posted on one of Virginia's top recruits, Hargrave CB Philip Brown. The clips are from the November 7th Hargrave victory over Fork Union. This one of several clips. Please refer to the recruiting updates section of Sabre Edge to get the rest.

Wide Receiver Rising Fast
Kenneth Harris, a 6-4, 195 pound WR from Cherryville HS (NC), is receiving attention from Georgia (OFFER), UVA, Florida, UNC, and NC State. He may visit UVA next weekend for the VT game.

WR Jarrett Ready for Visit
Jarrett will make his official visit to Southern Cal this weekend. USC and UVA may well be his top two schools right now. Jarrett is a big-time playmaker at the wide receiver position.

Mr. Football in Tennessee?
Brandon Fanney, a 6-5, 260 pound DE prospect, is looking at UVA, VT, and Alabama. He has set visits for all three. Read up about one of the state of Tennessee's top defensive prospects.

Royal Adds In-State Offer
The state's top receiver prospect has received an offer from Virginia. He will make official visits to TN, VT, Marshall, and Syracuse, with Virginia being the likely possibility for the fifth spot.

Top Target: Chris Pressley
Chris Pressley is a huge yet athletic fullback prospect from Woodbury HS in NJ. Pressley has set all five visits, including one to UVA.

Green Sets Visit
Mike Green, a FB/LB from Deptford HS (NJ), is considering UVA for an official visit. VT is the leader here.

Feliciano Ready For Visits
One of New Jersey's top OL/DL prospects has set official visits to Ohio State, Maryland, Virginia, and Iowa. He will take all five before deciding.

Graham's Bradshaw Eclipses 2,000
Bluefield, VA standout Ahmad Bradshaw has rushed for over 2,000 yards for the second consecutive season. He makes an official visit to UVA next weekend.

Davis Finishes Season Strong
Plainfield (NJ) linebacker/defensive end Dan Davis finished out his regular season in a strong fashion. He lists Virginia as his leader right now.

LB Bryant Having Excellent Season
Reading (PA) linebacker James Bryant had an outstandingly productive senior season. He has not narrowed his list of over 30 offers yet, but will do so soon. Virginia has offered.

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UVa fans have another option for parking for home football and basketball games this year. UVa has opened its new parking garage at the corner of Ivy Road and Emmet Street (behind the Cavalier Inn and Italian Villa). For more info on cost and available times, please see the link below.

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Check out the Sabre Edge Photo Gallery for new photos from the UVa Basketball exhibition game against the Big Apple All-Stars. Also, expect photos in the coming weeks from football games against Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech, as well as basketball games against Mount St. Mary's, Virginia Tech and Minnesota.

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