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Podcast: Can Virginia pull the upset of UNC?
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham for a discussion of Virginia’s 51-50 win over Louisville in the second round of the 2022 ACC Tournament, a look ahead to tonight’s game with #3 seed UNC, and a little UVA football at the end.
Offense your cup of tea? Don’t tell that to defensive-minded, first-to-50 Virginia
Virginia’s DNA is composed of smothering defense, a natural genetic trait with Tony Bennett’s roots linked to his father’s creation of the “Pack Line” defense. The Bennett’s are disciples of defense-first.
Virginia hangs on in a tight one over Louisville, 51-50, to advance to ACC quarterfinals
Virginia overcame a sloppy start and hung on late for a hard-fought, 51-50 win over a scrappy Louisville squad Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament in Brooklyn.
Virginia will face newly inspired Louisville team in tonight’s ACC Tournament
When Virginia last faced Louisville five days ago, the Cardinals were a team that had lost its spirit according to interim head coach Mike Pegues. The No. 6 seed Cavaliers may face a reinspired Louisville team in tonight’s second round of the ACC Tournament.
Spirit of ’76: Wally Walker and that first UVA ACC Tournament title
It’s been 46 years, but Virginia Basketball fans still hold fond memories of the 1976 ACC Tournament. Tournament MVP Wally Walker joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to reminisce.
Gardner: It’s a crime Beekman wasn’t chosen ACC Defensive POY
A crime was committed Monday by the panel that overlooked Virginia guard Reece Beekman for ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
ACC unveils 2021-22 Men’s Basketball Awards
Wake Forest graduate guard Alondes Williams has been chosen as the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year and Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes is the ACC Coach of the Year.
Beekman responds to challenge with near-perfect performance at Louisville
After last Saturday’s loss to Florida State, Tony Bennett challenged sophomore guard Reece Beekman to be more consistent.
Shedrick, Beekman help Virginia bounce back at Louisville with 71-61 win
With the victory, the Cavaliers wrapped up the No. 6 seed in next week’s ACC Tournament and made it 13 wins in 15 meetings over Louisville since the Cardinals became a conference member.
Virginia hoping to nail down ACC’s No. 6 seed at Louisville today
Virginia could get a jumpstart for Brooklyn with a win today against a struggling Louisville team that is 12-17 overall, 6-13 ACC.
ACC Tournament seeding scenarios heading into final weekend
As we head into the final weekend of the ACC men’s basketball regular season, there’s still some jockeying in play in terms of which schools wind up with which seeds in next week’s ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center.
Former Virginia star Joe Harris’ season is over due to second surgery
One of UVA basketball’s favorite sons, Joe Harris, has been shut down for the remainder of the NBA season.
Game Notes: Virginia closes regular season at Louisville
Virginia (17-12, 11-8 ACC) concludes its regular season slate at Louisville (12-17, 6-13 ACC) on Saturday, March 5. Tipoff at KFC Yum! Center is set for noon on ESPN2.
Virginia announces head women’s basketball coaching change
Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams announced Thursday the termination of head women’s basketball coach Tina Thompson’s contract.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia falls 61-53 to Wake Forest in ACC Tournament
The Virginia women’s basketball team (5-22, 2-16 ACC) had its season end with a 61-53 loss against Wake Forest (14-15, 4-14 ACC) in the first round of the 2022 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Podcast: O’Connor needs butts in seats; Bennett needs a W at the Yum! Center
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham to talk about Virginia baseball coach Brian O’Connor trying to get fans to The Dish, and UVA hoops coach Tony Bennett trying to right the ship at Louisville.
Gardner, Franklin likely returning but Kihei Clark has a decision to make
When Jayden Gardner didn’t participate in Senior Day ceremonies before Saturday’s loss to visiting Florida State, it sent a signal that the East Carolina transfer would likely be back for another season.
Virginia’s NCAA chances take a tumble after blowing 9-point lead
ESPN’s BPI predictions rated Virginia with a 35-percent chance of making the NCAAs before the game and 17-percent with the loss.
Seminoles come back to stun Hoos, 64-63, as Cleveland makes buzzer-beating triple
Virginia guard Armaan Franklin sank what appeared to be the game-winning jumper with one second left Saturday, but Florida State spoiled the Cavaliers’ Senior Day with a buzzer-beating Matthew Cleveland 3-pointer to win, 64-63.
Scattershooting: Wahoos can still make NCAAs, Kihei may be coming back, and Mike from Durham
Scattershooting around the ACC, while noting that Virginia fans would like to nominate Mike Krzyzewski as chairman of the NCAA tournament’s selection committee.
