Good Morning, Hoos! Andres Pedroso joined Corner Media to discuss the Hoos’ national championship!

What else do we have brewing this morning?

🎾 Tennis’ top player
⚔️ Commitment to the Cavs
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼  The Best! Virginia men’s tennis’ Dylan Dietrich has been named the ITA Men’s Tennis National Player of the Year!

A three-time ITA All-American for singles and reigning ACC Player of the Year, Dietrich concluded his junior campaign at No. 1 in the ITA singles rankings, where he has remained since April 7. He posted a 29-4 overall record with a team-leading 24-1 mark this spring on court one.

🎾 READ MORE: Dylan Dietrich Named ITA National Player of the Year

🔼  Committing To The Cavaliers! Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) announced a $5 million commitment from Dr. Scott Wagner and Kristin Norman that will provide critical immediate resources for Virginia football, Virginia men's basketball and scholarship support across Virginia's women's sports programs.

⚔️ READ MORE: Virginia Receives $5 Million Commitment from Dr. Scott Wagner and Kristin Norman

🔼  Familiar Faces! At this time last year, Thijs De Ridder was in Europe, waiting to hear if the NCAA would clear him to play basketball at the University of Virginia.

Twelve months later, the 6-foot-9 forward from Belgium is one of the cornerstones of head coach Ryan Odom’s program at UVA. The 2026-27 Cavaliers held their first summer practice Wednesday morning at John Paul Jones Arena, and De Ridder could not have looked more comfortable in a leadership role, assisting the team’s newcomers however he could.

🏀 KEEP READING: Hoos Starting From Good Place

🔼  Major Hoos! Virginia men’s golf will have four former players in the field at the 126th U.S. Open this week at Shinnecock Hills — watch out for Ben James, Ben Kohles, Bryan Lee and Jimmy Stanger on the leaderboard!

🔼  Hoos Hoopin’. The Aaron Roussell Era is officially underway for Virginia women’s hoops!

🔼  Back On Track! Virginia track and field will send four athletes back to Eugene, Oregon this week for the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships!

👟 PREVIEW: Quartet of Cavaliers Set to Compete at USATF U20 Outdoor Championships

🔼  One Day Down! Virginia swimmer Aimee Canny set two South African national records on Wednesday on the first day of competition at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis!

🏊 RECAP: Aimee Canny Sets Two National Records on Day 1 at TYR Pro Swim Series

Today’s Trivia Question: This marks the third time in program history a Virginia men’s tennis athlete has been named ITA National Player of the Year. Do you know the other two times?

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We like our Brew hot ‘n’ fresh, but we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

Andres Pedroso Named ITA/Dunlop National Coach of the Year. It marks the third time Pedroso has earned the accolade. He previously won it in back-to-back seasons following Virginia's 2022 and '23 national championships.

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Trivia Answer: Somdev Devvarman in 2007 and 2008!

⚔️ Have a great Thursday, y’all!