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Beekman, Buchanan ride to the rescue in close call with Gators
With only five seconds left on the clock and Virginia clinging to a two-point lead against Florida in Friday night’s Hall of Fame Classic, the Cavaliers needed a hero.
UVA fends off Gators, 73-70, thanks to late Beekman takeaway
Reece Beekman proved why he’s regarded as one of the top defensive players in the country in the waning seconds of a two-point game against Florida on Friday.
Shorthanded Hoos get past UMES, 76-52, behind Taylor’s big fourth quarter
Jillian Brown (14 points, 13 rebounds) recorded her first career double-double, and Camryn Taylor scored 22 points and posted nine rebounds to lead Virginia to victory, 76-52, over Maryland Eastern Shore.
UVA 2024 commits Cofie, Sharma sign National Letters of Intent
Jacob Cofie and Ishan Sharma have signed NLIs and will join the Cavaliers for the 2024-25 season.
Cavaliers open season against Maryland Eastern Shore
The Virginia women’s basketball team opens its 2023-24 season by hosting Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday. Tipoff from John Paul Jones Arena is set for 7 p.m.
Bennett explains redshirting of three freshmen
Tony Bennett confirmed after Monday night’s season-opening win over visiting Tarleton State that he has redshirted three first-year players: guards Elijah Gertrude and Christian Bliss and forward Anthony Robinson.
Gillispie after Virginia: ‘That was a good old-fashioned butt-whippin’
Billy Clyde Gillispie has been around major college basketball for most of his life, so when he says his team was delivered a good old-fashioned butt-kicking by Virginia in Monday night’s season opener, he speaks with authority.
Cavaliers thump Tarleton State, 80-50, in season opener
The new-look Virginia men’s basketball team started the 2023-24 season off on a positive note, coming away with an 80-50 win in the opener at John Paul Jones Arena Monday night against Tarleton State.
Virginia hosts Texans, led by former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie
Virginia opens its 15th season of the Tony Bennett era on Monday night against visiting Tarleton State, a team transitioning from Division II to Division I basketball.
McKneely stoked for starting role, ready to show off his skills
While he’s known for his perimeter shooting, Isaac McKneely insists he’s more than just a one-trick pony, and is itching to prove it.
UVA women open Wednesday with new faces adding to experienced roster
The weather’s getting colder, but John Paul Jones Arena is warming up for another season of Cavalier basketball.
UVA makes offer to one of the nation’s best forwards, Cam Ward of Maryland
Some of the most storied programs in college basketball have made offers to Maryland prospect Cam Ward, a 4-star out of Upper Marlboro.
UVA offers Reece, another point guard from 2025 recruiting class
Virginia has thrown its hat in the ring for another 2025 point guard, Jalen “Groovy” Reece, from Orlando, Fla.
Beekman hunting more shots, becoming a better leader heading into senior year
We’re only days away from seeing the best version of Reece Beekman, Virginia’s senior point guard, the returning ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
ACC roster breakdown: Who’s gone, who’s back, who’s new
A look at each of the 15 conference teams and their new-look rosters (including the key players who left and others who have transferred in or committed out of high school), along with a few important tidbits to help get you set for opening day.
Virginia finishes runner-up to Georgia for Dominque’s kid
Jacob Wilkins, the 6-foot-8, 4-star son of NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, followed in his father’s footsteps on Tuesday when he committed to Georgia, choosing the Bulldogs over Virginia.
Bennett hints of multiple starting lineups; has liked his team in scrimmages
For the most part over the years, Tony Bennett has normally gone with a set starting lineup, but that may not be the case this season.
Wilkins will choose between Virginia and Georgia on Oct. 31
Virginia prospect Jacob Wilkins, the No. 22 overall recruit in the class of 2025, will announce his choice between UVA and Georgia next Tuesday, Oct. 31.
What Tony Bennett likes about this Virginia basketball team
Virginia didn’t make the cut in the national preseason top 25 polls and was fourth in the ACC preseason poll, and all of that is okay with Tony Bennett.
Hoos picked to finish 4th; Beekman named to All-ACC preseason first team
UVA was selected fourth and senior guard Reece Beekman was named to the Preseason All-ACC First Team, the league announced Thursday.
