Dallin Hall, the University of Virginia’s point guard, has announced his entry into the transfer portal with the intention of using a fifth year of eligibility.
The NCAA’s recently adopted five‑in‑five eligibility model was designed to give incoming freshmen a five‑year window, but it left a loophole for athletes like Hall who had already exhausted their fourth year after graduating high school.
Eligibility Ruling Opens Fifth Year for Hall
A federal injunction, bolstered by a Colorado court decision, has temporarily closed that loophole, allowing class‑of‑2022 players to retain a fifth year despite the new framework.
Hall’s statistical profile shows a modest 5.9 points and 4.4 assists per game last season, shooting 55.1% from two‑point range, numbers that reflect a role more about playmaking than scoring.
Coach Ryan Odom, who took over the Cavaliers’ basketball program, is expected to rely on Hall’s backup, Chance Mallory, who posted 9.3 points and 3.4 assists per game in his most recent stint.
Meanwhile, the football side of the university is preparing for the 2026‑2027 season by adding two defensive linemen, Jacob Holmes and Cazeem Moore, to the roster, a move that could reshape the defensive line.
Odom’s staff also plans to integrate Jan Vide, a Loyola‑Marymount transfer who averaged 12.1 points and 4.0 assists per game, as a secondary option behind Mallory, ensuring depth at the guard position.
The combined moves signal a busy offseason for the Cavaliers, as both the basketball and football programs navigate new eligibility rules and roster changes ahead of the upcoming academic year.