When UVa takes the floor against South Florida at John Paul Jones Arena, the tempo of the game figures to be more conventional.

For three years, Virginia — for various reasons — hasn’t subscribed to it. Instead of working inside-out, UVa has attempted to go outside-in.

On Monday evening, UVa coach Dave Leitao officially issued Lars Mikalauskas his walking papers.

Tunji Soroye will return for a fifth season

On Wednesday, sources told The Daily Progress that Virginia center Tunji Soroye has informed several people close to him that he is strongly considering transferring to another school.

Sammy Zeglinski’s, medical redshirt was officially granted.

On Wednesday, sources told The Daily Progress that UVa forward Mamadi Diane — the team’s leading returning scorer — recently underwent surgery on his left foot and is expected to be out of commission for at least a couple of months.

Will Harris’ 2007-08 campaign subsequently went up in smoke, with the Queens, N.Y., native reduced to spot duty. He had to watch as Virginia stumbled to a 17-16 season that culminated in a semifinal loss to Bradley in the inaugural College Basketball Invitational.

Tunji Soroye doesn’t know if or when he’ll be granted a medical redshirt that would allow him to play a fifth and final season.

Virginia big man Tunji Soroye wants to return for a fifth year, and the UVa coaching staff would like to have him back. However, a “Tunji Time” redux is still up in the air according to Virginia coach Dave Leitao.