Virginia Basketball has been on a quest to find a backup center to pair with Johann Grunloh and they may have found him today. After taking an official visit to Grounds this week, four-star center Favour Ibe committed to Ryan Odom and the Cavaliers, giving them a pledge from one of the top available center, transfer or high school, on the market right now. — Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) May 9, 2026 According to the 247Sports Composite, Ibe (7'1 235 LBS) is ranked as the No. 139 player in the country, the No. 22 center, and the No. 5 player in the state of Maryland. He played at Mt. Zion Prep in Lanham, MD and held other offers from Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Texas, and Villanova, among others. Ibe was on a visit to Tennessee before Virginia and it is a big deal that UV landed his commitment, as the Volunteers have reportedly been one of the big spenders this offseason.…