That's partially why Virginia prioritized him in the 2024 portal cycle. Warley formed a quarter of Virginia's prized transfer portal haul that also included ex-Duke forward TJ Power, former Kansas State guard Dai Dai Ames and San Diego State product Elijah Saunders.

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

Virginia guard Jalen Warley told On3 that he has decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. The decision comes after Tony Bennett, the program’s longtime head coach, announced he would be retiring — effective immediately — earlier this month.

UVA has lost their first transfer since the sudden retirement of coach Tony Bennett in point guard Jalen Warley from Florida State, per Jerry Ratcliffe. Warley has decided to enter the portal eight days before the season opener.

Interim Coach Ron Sanchez announced Tuesday that senior guard Jalen Warley will leave the program and enter the transfer portal. After Tony Bennett retired, any student-athlete in the men’s basketball program received the option to transfer during a 30-day window, which closes Nov. 16.

Guard Jalen Warley is departing Virginia's basketball program before the start of the season, UVa announced on Tuesday. The Florida State transfer is seeking to transfer again.

Virginia guard Jalen Warley has entered the transfer portal following Tony Bennett's retirement.

Virginia guard Jalen Warley is entering the transfer portal, interim coach Ron Sanchez announced Tuesday. Warley, who transferred from Florida State, departs without ever playing a game for the Cavaliers. Warley's exit comes less than two weeks after the abrupt retirement of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett.