Preferred Walk-Ons

New Look Hoos with Preston Willett

Virginia's football and basketball programs have experienced significant roster turnover this offseason. What should Cavaliers' fans expect in pivotal years for both teams? TheSabre.com contributor and Hoos On Podcast host Preston Willett joins the show to discuss:
What fans should expect from the Virginia football team this fall after a complete roster overhaul
Ryan Odom's success in rebuilding the Virginia basketball team
Virginia baseball's NCAA tournament chances
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Is the ACC Battling Back?

After a season in which only four ACC teams made the NCAA Tournament, programs appear to be investing significant money in the transfer portal to be competitive in 2026. In this episode, we discuss how the conference is responding to the ever-changing college sports landscape and how the ambiguity about eligibility rules is shaping the offseason. 
 
Topics for discussion include:
The Savannah Bananas game at Clemson
How ACC basketball programs are faring in the transfer portal
Whether the NCAA should change eligibility rules for its athletes
Bill Belichick's awkward interview and its impact on UNC football

I Let You Have One: An NFL Draft Preview

This is our 2025 NFL Draft preview episode! Which college players are poised for superstardom on Sundays and which will leave fans disappointed? In this episode, we discuss:
A missed connection with a possible fan of the show
Coach Prime calling out Virginia football for recruiting his players
Our overall impressions of this draft class and the buzz around Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter
Which quarterbacks are worth the risk of using a first-round draft pick
The most intriguing skill position players at the top of mock drafts
The players with the biggest question marks entering the draft
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

March and Portal Madness

March Madness is over and it has ended in glory for the Florida Gators and Connecticut Huskies. Before transitioning to an offseason of transfer portal mayhem, we analyzed how these champions survived and advanced through the tournament and the legacies they leave behind. Topics for discussion include:
How Florida was able to orchestrate another come-from-behind victory over Houston
How fans are reacting to news from the transfer portal
What Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers mean to women's basketball
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

A Changing of the Guard in ACC Basketball with Kris Wright

There are sixteen teams still playing in the NCAA Tournament and only one of them represents the ACC. However, a new class of coaches bring promise to one of college basketball's premier conferences. We sat down with Kris Wright of TheSabre.com to discuss Virginia's new head coach and whether the ACC can bounce back from a disappointing season. In this episode, we discuss:
The experience of watching the NCAA Tournament in Seattle
What to expect from Ryan Odom's tenure in Charlottesville and UVA's place in the NIL landscape with Kris Wright
Whether NIL and the transfer portal are responsible for a chalky NCAA Tournament
The most intriguing storylines and best bets in the Sweet Sixteen
NC State hiring Will Wade and what it means for the ACC
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).

It's Time for Madness

After four long months, the NCAA Tournament is finally here! We've got you covered with everything you need to know to confidently lose your pool. In this episode, we discuss:
Duke's ACC Tournament championship and injury concerns
The Selection Committee's questionable decisions with UNC and Louisville
Best bets, upsets, compelling storylines, and Final Four picks from each region

An ACC Semifinal for the Ages

Our coverage of the ACC Tournament continues from Charlotte after two thrilling semifinal games. Both Duke and Louisville managed to survive after nearly giving away big leads, while North Carolina is left reeling on the bubble after a brutal lane violation. In this episode, we offer our quick reactions to both games, discuss UNC's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, and look ahead to the ACC Championship.
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

ACC Tournament Recap: Ron Sanchez Edition

The Michaels are reporting live from the ACC Tournament in Charlotte. There have been two days of compelling basketball games and the sudden firing of UVA head coach Ron Sanchez. In this episode, we provide a behind-the-scenes look at everything that has taken place in the Queen City. Topics for discussion include:
Virginia's decision to fire Ron Sanchez and possible replacements
The most interesting and exciting storylines from the first two days of the ACC Tournament
A preview of highly anticipated Thursday games
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

Why Not Them? An ACC Tournament Preview

On the eve of the men's ACC basketball tournament, the basketball world received shocking news out of Raleigh. A year after winning the conference tournament and taking his team to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts has been fired from NC State. We analyzed the decision and whether any ACC teams are capable of making a similar run in this year's tournament. Topics for discussion include:
NC State's decision to fire Kevin Keatts and what it means for other conference coaching vacancies
The most intriguing matchups and dark horses for the men's ACC Tournament
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Be sure to follow our coverage this week at the ACC Tournament!

Fresh Blood for the ACC

With the ACC having a tough year in men's college basketball, is it time for the conference to explore a merger with the Big East? We explore that topic and look ahead to the upcoming ACC tournament. Topics for discussion include:
The possible partnership of the ACC and the Big East
The ACC's bubble situation approaching March Madness
Current matchups in the ACC Tournament
Miami's potential hire of Jai Lucas and the weirdly secretive extension of Hubert Davis at UNC
National contenders in the ACC for women's college basketball