UVa freshman McCall learns on the fly

NCAA D1 Major Conferences Friday, December 18th, 2009

Given the depth in the class and the star power landed with All-American point guard China Crosby, there was little buzz attached to the commitment of little-known forward Telia McCall.

Virginia women’s basketball coach Debbie Ryan felt differently, adamantly insisting that the versatile player could, in fact, be the eventual gem in the program-changing class.

There have been moments this season as the 19th-ranked Cavaliers raced out to a 7-2 start that McCall has showcased those talents.