William Smythe

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

William has been writing for Virginia Cavaliers On SI since August of 2024 and covers football and men's basketball. He is from Norfolk, Virginia and graduated from UVA in 2024.

Virginia vs. Tennessee: Players to Watch & Keys to the Game

Round Robin: Evaluating Virginia Basketball's 3-0 Start

ACC Basketball Weekly Roundup: Power Rankings and the Good, Bad, and Ugly

UVA Basketball Report Card: Evaluating Virginia Through Three Games

Eight Years Later, Virginia and Villanova Meet Under Different Circumstances

Previewing UVA basketball vs. Villanova with a comment on each programs fall from powerhouse status and an analysis of the players and matchups to watch in Friday night's game.

UVA Basketball: Five Pressing Questions for Virginia in 2024-2025

Five pressing questions for the Virginia basketball team to answer in the 2024-2025 season.

Column: Virginia Should Look to College Basketball's Recent Trailblazers

In this new world of NIL and transfer portal, UVA men's basketball should follow the example of recent trailblazers in college basketball.

UVA Basketball: How Jalen Warley's Departure Affects Virginia's PG Situation

Breaking down what's next for Virginia basketball at the point guard position following Jalen Warley's departure to the transfer portal.

UVA Basketball: Three Breakout Candidates for the 2024-2025 Season

Three Virginia basketball players who could be poised for breakout campaigns in 2024-2025.

Ranking the SEC/ACC Challenge Matchups: Which Conference Will Prevail?

Previewing and predicting every matchup in the second annual SEC/ACC Basketball Challenge.

UVA Basketball Roster Preview: Breaking Down the Cavalier Front Court

What can we expect from Blake Buchanan, Elijah Saunders, TJ Power and the rest of the front court this season for Virginia basketball?

Virginia Basketball: Picking Our Five Favorite Tony Bennett Moments

Remembering Tony Bennett's best moments as head coach of the UVA men's basketball program.

UVA Basketball Head Coaching Candidates: Is It Ron Sanchez's Job to Lose?

Ron Sanchez has a chance to earn the full-time Virginia men's basketball head coach job this season, but who are some other external candidates to replace Tony Bennett?

Round Robin: Reacting to Tony Bennett's Retirement From Virginia

The Virginia Cavaliers On SI staff answers questions and gives their reactions to the retirement of UVA men's basketball head coach Tony Bennett.

Welcome to ACC Basketball: What to Expect From Cal, Stanford & SMU

What should ACC basketball fans expect from the three new additions - Cal, Stanford, and SMU - to the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2024-2025?

Scouting Report: What to Expect From Boston College on Saturday at Virginia

Full scouting report on Boston College as UVA football gets set to host the Eagles on Saturday in Charlottesville.