The Best Seat in the House

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By: Luke Neer

Luke Neer brings you sports talk centered around Virginia Athletics, the ACC, College Football, and College Basketball.

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Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Basketball, ACC Football
#623
Yesterday at 10:16 PM

Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke to break down more of their takeaways from Virginia Men's Basketball media availability. Then it's onto sorting out the hierarchy ACC Football ahead of "media days" next week. 


The Best Seat in the House (7/6/26)
#622
Last Monday at 11:09 PM

Luke tees off on "Sports Tories" when discussing the Balogun reinstatement for the United States ahead of its matchup with Belgium. Then more World Cup talk plus Greg Madia of the Daily Progress joins to discuss Virginia Basketball summer takeaways. 


Greg Madia & Luke Neer on Virginia Basketball Summer Practices, Top Virginia Football Players
#621
Last Monday at 8:55 PM

Greg Madia of the Daily Progress joins Luke to break down takeaways from Virginia Basketball summer practices. Then it's onto naming the top players on Virginia Football's 2026 roster. 


The Best Seat in the House (7/2/26)
#620
Last Thursday at 10:40 PM

Luke opens with World Cup talk celebrating the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina while also touching on the Balogun red card. Then more from Virginia Men's Basketball as Luke gives his conversation with new Cavaliers Christian Harmon and Jan Vide. 


The Best Seat in the House (7/1/26)
#619
Last Thursday at 5:25 PM

Luke is joined by Carson Cox for the majority of the program to dish on everything from the USMNT in the World Cup, to Virginia Men's Basketball, and college basketball hot takes for the upcoming season. Also, Virginia Women's Basketball Head Coach Aaron Roussell joins the show. 


Kalu Anya & Silas Barksdale Interviews
#618
Last Thursday at 5:08 PM

Luke checks in with Kalu Anya and Silas Barksdale during Virginia Men's Basketball summer media availability. 


Aaron Roussell on Virginia Women's Basketball, Summer Practices
#617
07/01/2026

Luke is joined by Virginia Women's Basketball Head Coach Aaron Roussell for an update on his program through the first few months of his tenure at the helm of the Cavaliers. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/30/26)
#616
07/01/2026

Luke Neer gives his takeaways from Virginia Men's Basketball summer media availability while also keeping an eye on the World Cup. Mike Barber also joins to touch on Virginia Basketball, deficit spending in college sports, and how to properly celebrate the 4th of July. Finally, Luke shares his one-on-one interview with Johann Grunloh and gives highlights from Ryan Odom's press conference. 


Johann Grunloh Interview
#615
06/30/2026

Virginia Center Johann Grunloh talks with Luke about his offseason, adding weight, skill development, and expectations for the upcoming season. 


Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Basketball, College Sports Spending, The 4th of July
#614
06/30/2026

Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke to discuss Virginia Basketball's most recent addition through the international ranks. Then the two give insights into deficit spending in college sports and finish with some thoughts on celebrating the 4th of July. 


Preston Willett & Luke Neer on Virginia Basketball, Nolan Adekunle
#613
06/29/2026

Preston Willett of TheSabre.com joins Luke for reaction to Virginia Basketball announcing the addition of German International Nolan Adekunle to the 2026-2027 roster. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/26/26)
#612
06/26/2026

Luke is joined by Adam Hawes to review the USMNT's loss to Turkey in the final match of the group stage in the World Cup. Then it's onto college football thoughts with commentary on the ACC and sleeper top ten contenders. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/25/26)
#611
06/25/2026

Luke Neer gives analysis of round two of the NBA Draft and Ugonna Onyenso being selected by the Detroit Pistons. Also Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network joins to talk about Dusty May leaving the college ranks for the NBA and the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 ACC Football season.  


Dave Glenn & Luke Neer on CBB Coaching, ACC Football
#610
06/25/2026

Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network goes back and forth with Luke on the state of coaching in college basketball, then more talk on ACC Football, UNC Baseball, and the Carolina Hurricanes. 


Chris Coleman & Luke Neer on Virginia Tech Football, ACC Football Hierarchy
#609
06/24/2026

Chris Coleman of TechSideline.com chats with Luke on Virginia Tech's recent run of recruiting under James Franklin. Then they discuss budget sustainability for the top ACC football programs and finally finish by touching on the most intriguing plots of the upcoming season. 


Jack Lowe & Luke Neer on Virginia Football's Most Intriguing Characters
#608
06/24/2026

Jack Lowe of the Cavalier Connection Podcast checks in with Luke to discuss the most intriguing characters for Virginia Football in the 2026 season. 


Jerry Ratcliffe & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, Virginia Basketball
#607
06/23/2026

Jerry Ratcliffe of JerryRatcliffe.com joins Luke to discuss Virginia Football heading towards the 2026 season, and also touch on Mike Curtis departing Virginia Basketball for the Memphis Grizzlies. 


Brian Kuk & Luke Neer on Charlottesville Blues FC, World Cup Talk
#606
06/23/2026

Charlottesville Blues FC owner Brian Kuk joins the program to preview a massive match against Lionsbridge FC set for Wednesday night at 8:00pm at CHS. That plus plenty of World Cup talk and analysis in the final week of the group stage. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/22/26)
#605
06/22/2026

Luke opens the week with details on Lars Tiffany's lawsuit against the UVA Board of Visitors and touches on Tiffany's message to Kevin Cassese after he was let go. Then more World Cup talk with Marshall LeMert, and Mike Barber joins for insights on Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA. 


Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Dusty May, Mike Curtis, Virginia vs. Vanderbilt
#604
06/22/2026

Editor-in-chief of CvilleRightNow.com Mike Barber joins Luke for their weekly conversation hitting on Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA, strength and conditioning coach Mike Curtis moving on from Virginia to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Virginia Football scheduling Vanderbilt. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/18/26)
#603
06/18/2026

Luke goes into more World Cup talk to open the show while Adam Hawes joins for thoughts on the College World Series Finals. Then a full hour of Luke going back and forth with Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener on College Basketball. Then Junior Burrough swings by for thoughts on the high school summer basketball circuit and more. 


Gus Kearns & Luke Neer on College Basketball Offseason Talk Pt. 2
#602
06/18/2026

Luke is joined by his college basketball buddy Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener to give preseason top ten thoughts, a look at Virginia's roster, and to discuss opinions on the 2026 NBA Draft. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/17/26)
#601
06/17/2026

Luke opens with another World Cup daily recap and touches on the inspiration gained from international fans and "watch parties." Then Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos 247 checks in to talk Virginia Football. Finally, Luke gives an overview of the "big boys" of The Big Ten for the 2026 College Football Season. 


Jacquie Franciulli & Luke Neer on Virginia Football, Recruiting
#600
06/17/2026

Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos 247 drops by to discuss Virginia Football with Luke in the wake of the Hoos securing a string of commitments for the class of 2027. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/16/26)
#599
06/16/2026

Luke rolls through the latest from UVA Men's Basketball opening up summer workouts while also giving insights into the World Cup and the College World Series. Then Bennett Conlin of the Baltimore Sun joins for a full preview of the 2026 U.S. Open from Shinnecock Hills.  


Bennett Conlin & Luke Neer on The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, College Football
#598
06/16/2026

Bennett Conlin of the Baltimore Sun joins Luke to honor their tradition of breaking down every major golf championship. It's a look at the field heading into the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Then they dive into more early college football thoughts for the upcoming season. 


The Best Seat in the House (6/15/26)
#597
06/15/2026

Luke is joined off the top by Adam Hawes and Marshall LeMert to give a complete recap of the first weekend of the World Cup highlighting the USMNT's dominant opener, Germany's sleeper potential, and Spain's opening match dud. Then Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins for UVA Sports talk while also acknowledging Knicks mania in New York City. Finally, Luke gives his impressions of UFC Freedom 250 to conclude the show.  


Mike Barber & Luke Neer on UVA Sport Roundup, The Knicks, The World Cup
#596
06/15/2026

Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke Neer as the two recap their recent vacations and sports lessons learned in the process. Plus plenty of talk on Virginia Men's Basketball in summer workouts. 


Dave Glenn & Luke Neer on ACC NIL Spending, Olympic Sports
#594
06/03/2026

Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network goes back and forth with Luke on ACC NIL spending, college basketball players withdrawing from the NBA Draft, and the future of Olympic Sports. 


Greg Madia & Luke Neer on The 2026 Virginia Baseball Season, Virginia Football Recruiting
#592
06/03/2026

Greg Madia of the Daily Progress joins Luke to put the 2026 Virginia Baseball Season into perspective. Then they go into the latest from ACC Football recruiting. 


Brian Kuk & Luke Neer on Charlottesville Blues FC
#593
06/03/2026

Brian Kuk of the Charlottesville Blues FC joins Luke for an update on the club and a look ahead to a double header matchday "free and open to the public."


Preston Willett & Luke Neer on The 2025-2026 UVA Sports Season
#595
06/02/2026

Preston Willett of TheSabre.com checks in with Luke for a review of Virginia Athletics' 2025-2026 sports season. 


Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia Lacrosse, Virginia Baseball, ACC Football Recruiting
#591
06/01/2026


Luke Neer, Adam Hawes, Marshall LeMert on Virginia Baseball Post Mortem, NCAA Regionals
#590
06/01/2026

Luke is joined by fellow members of the WINA Sports Department Adam Hawes and Marshall LeMert to dissect Virginia Baseball's 2026 season and the conclusion in the Hattiesburg Regional. 


Lo Davis & Luke Neer on CavFutures, Virginia Baseball
#589
05/29/2026


Kevin Cassese Interview with Luke Neer
#588
05/28/2026

New Virginia Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Cassese joins Luke Neer for the first time to discuss taking over the program, his coaching background, and vision for the future of Virginia Lacrosse. 


Luke Neer, Adam Hawes, & Marshall LeMert on Virginia Baseball, Hattiesburg Regional, NCAA Tournament Baseball
#587
05/28/2026


Kevin Cassese Interview with Luke Neer
#587
05/28/2026

New Virginia Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Cassese joins Luke Neer to go in depth on becoming the next leader of the program, his coaching philosophy, and the future for Virginia Lacrosse. 


The Best Seat in the House (5/26/26)
#586
05/27/2026


Junior Burrough & Luke Neer on NBA Playoffs, Virginia Basketball, CBB Trends
#585
05/26/2026