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The Best Seat in the House

Luke Neer
Virginia Cavaliers
Atlantic Coast Conference
University Of Virginia
ACC
College Football Playoff
Virginia Lacrosse
College Basketball
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Transfer Portal
Duke University
Basketball
NCAA Tournament
Virginia Baseball
Virginia Basketball
ACC Basketball
Lacrosse
Football
Baseball
Charlottesville

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

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Latest Episodes

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

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Recent Guests

Brian Kuk
Leader/Representative of Charlottesville Blues FC
Charlottesville Blues FC
Episode: Brian Kuk & Luke Neer on Charlottesville Blues FC
Lo Davis
Executive director of Cav Futures Marketing, Inc.
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Episode: Lo Davis & Luke Neer on CavFutures, Virginia Baseball
Kevin Cassese
New head coach of Virginia Lacrosse
University of Virginia Lacrosse
Episode: Kevin Cassese Interview with Luke Neer
Kevin Cassis
Virginia lacrosse head coach
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Episode: The Best Seat in the House (5/26/26)
Doug Taring
Longtime Virginia lacrosse color commentator and analyst
Virginia lacrosse / WINA
Episode: The Best Seat in the House (5/26/26)
Doug Tarring
Longtime color commentator for Virginia Lacrosse broadcasts
University of Virginia
Episode: Doug Tarring & Luke Neer on Princeton, Championship Weekend, Kevin Cassese
David Teal
Staff writer for The Daily Press and the Virginia Pilot
The Daily Press / Virginia Pilot
Episode: The Best Seat in the House (5/20/26)
Mike Barber
Editor-in-chief at civorightnow.com
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Episode: The Best Seat in the House (5/20/26)
Greg Medea
Colleague from The Daily Progress
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Episode: The Best Seat in the House (5/20/26)

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Luke Neer
Host of The Best Seat in the House

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Exclusive: UVA Women's Basketball Coach Aaron Rousell
Q: What can you tell us about the staff you're building and the role analytics will play in player development?
The staff is about great people and relationship building, with a strong emphasis on analytics, video, and clear development plans to help players become pros, which guides hiring decisions and the overall program strategy.
Exclusive: UVA Women's Basketball Coach Aaron Rousell
Q: When does thinking about the ACC and opponents really start for you, and how do you balance that with roster construction?
The process starts now; you need to understand what works in this league, study the ACC teams, and then shape the roster with that knowledge in mind, while also preserving flexibility for changes as more pieces come in.
Lo Davis & Luke Neer on CavFutures, Virginia Baseball
Q: What are the main strategic considerations for UVA baseball as they head into the regional in Hattiesburg?
Key factors include managing pitching depth, setting up the right rotation for a double-elimination format, and getting off to fast starts by putting up runs early while leveraging hot players like Harrison Dittowick, AJ Gracia, and Eric Becker.
Lo Davis & Luke Neer on CavFutures, Virginia Baseball
Q: Now let's talk about the student athletes and how they interact with the foundation's grantmaking process.
The program features a selective cohort of student athletes who are trained in grantmaking and philanthropy, review multiple nonprofits, and provide input across years, giving each grant a broader perspective and helping students stay connected to the Charlottesville community.
Joanna Hardin and Jade Hylton
Q: You've had a tough stretch in April. How do you maintain momentum and balance in difficult times?
Be honest about the situation, stay engaged with the team, and rely on disciplined practice and leadership to stay hungry for growth.

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This show centers on Virginia athletics, particularly the Cavaliers, and weaves in broader ACC and college sports conversations. Episodes frequently dissect bracketology, seeding, and game-by-game analysis for basketball, while also offering seasonal previews and cross-sport coverage such as baseball and football-related topics. A hallmark is energetic host banter paired with expert guest perspectives from sports journalists, analysts, and Virginia-focused commentators, delivering practical takeaways for fans, prospective guests, and brands looking to connect with college sports audiences. Noteworthy patterns include in-depth bracket projections, rotation and roster discussions, and lively debates about conference play, tournament implicati... more

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