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Pepperdine announced the signing of Oren Sahar, a 6‑4 guard from Tel Aviv, Israel, who arrives after a championship‑winning stint with Maccabi Tel Aviv and notable performances with Israel’s national teams.
Adrian Autry, a seasoned coach with a deep ACC background, is set to mentor players and bolster recruiting for Virginia's upcoming season.
After a disappointing 2024‑25 campaign, the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball team has reshaped its roster, with several key transfers finding new homes and early signs of momentum emerging for the upcoming season.
After stints at Longwood University and a graduate assistantship under Mike Curtis, Luke Toburen returns to Charlottesville to oversee the Cavaliers' sports performance program, bringing expertise and enthusiasm.
Former UVA player and longtime strength coach Mike Curtis is heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he will oversee health and performance. Meanwhile, Luke Toburen, who previously worked under Curtis, has been appointed director of sports performance for the Cavaliers.
The University of Virginia announced the appointment of Luke Toburen, a seasoned sports performance specialist, to lead the men's basketball team's conditioning and development efforts.
Pepperdine University announced the addition of Turkish forward Faruk Biberovic, a 6‑10 prospect with a strong shooting record, ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
Alex Constanza, a consensus 4‑star prospect and the highest‑ranked recruit in Pepperdine history, has committed to the university’s men’s basketball program for the 2026‑27 season.
Pepperdine University announced the signing of guard Dontae Russo-Nance, a 6-3 standout from Auckland, who will join the Waves for the 2026-27 campaign after stints in Australia and New Zealand.
Pepperdine University has added graduate forward Youri Fritz, a 6‑9 Dutch native with extensive college experience, to its men’s basketball team for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Pepperdine announced the signing of Oliver Kanden, a 6-6 wing from Loimaa, Finland, who arrives after three seasons in the Korisliiga and notable achievements on the international stage.
Pepperdine adds graduate forward Ethan Meuser, a 6-8 shot-blocker from Stonehill, to its 2026-27 roster, bringing size and defensive prowess to Malibu.
In a move that underscores the program’s ambition, the University of Virginia has elevated Matt Hart to oversee roster construction, talent evaluation, and transfer portal management, while longtime analytics chief Griff Aldrich departs for a head‑coach role at Pepperdine.