Virginia’s players took coach’s “soft” comment seriously
Nobody likes being called soft by their coach, so when Tony Bennett said his team was too “finesse-y” in a loss at Virginia Tech last Saturday, it was his way of sending a message.
Virginia slays Wolfpack at the free throw line, increases ACC lead
Virginia doesn’t get to the free throw line often, but when the Cavaliers get there, they make it count.
Virginia hopes to bounce back at NC State tonight; Wolfpack missing at least one starter
Virginia will attempt to bounce back from a late-game collapse that led to a lopsided loss to rival Virginia Tech last Saturday night, when the Cavaliers take on NC State tonight (9 o’clock tip, ACC Network) in Raleigh.
ACC announces schedule changes affecting UVA hoops
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Louisville at Virginia men’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6 has been postponed.
UVA-Tech rematch not likely as teams battle the calendar
Virginia may have to wait to the postseason for any chance of avenging Saturday’s loss to rival Virginia Tech. In fact, there is a chance that none of the ACC’s remaining postponements will ever be played.
Shedrick on the mend, Wahoos drop to No. 14 in AP Poll
Tony Bennett said that he doesn’t think redshirt freshman Kadin Shedrick is ready to play quite yet, but is hopeful to have him back soon.
Cavaliers disappear down the stretch in upset loss to rival Hokies
Don’t know what Mike Young told his team at halftime on Saturday night in Cassell Coliseum, but he should record it and market it to other coaches around the country.
UVA Hoops Notebook: Pre-Hokie game appetizer; new commitment shows courage
How great a kid is Isaac McKneely, Virginia’s latest basketball commitment?
Jay Huff has played his way into ACC Player of Year conversation
When Kenpom.com basketball analytics released its top 10 candidates for national player of the year a couple of days ago, there was only one ACC player on the list: Virginia senior Jay Huff.
With a career-high 33 points, former Wahoo Hunter showing new fire for Atlanta Hawks
There’s a reason the Atlanta Hawks moved heaven and earth to get their hands on De’Andre Hunter.
Brogdon living the good life both on and off the NBA court
Former Virginia star Malcolm Brogdon is living the good life.
‘Good vs. Evil,’ Virginia’s Bennett has the formula on how to beat Syracuse’s vaunted 2-3 zone
Good usually prevails over Evil, right? It’s in the movies. It’s in the Bible. It’s in basketball, too. Just ask Tony Bennett.
Hauser, Huff put up 42 as No. 8 Virginia destroys Syracuse zone
Nothing it seemed could stop Sam Hauser on Monday night.
Virginia moves back into AP Top 10 with Syracuse coming to town
When Virginia fell behind by 11 points to visiting Georgia Tech on Saturday night, none of the Cavaliers were reaching for the panic button.
Pointing to late-game Georgia Tech 3-pointer, Bennett would like shot clock changed for college hoops
In the aftermath of Virginia’s come-from-behind win over underdog Georgia Tech on Saturday night, was yet another proposal to change scoreboard clocks for college basketball.
Virginia dodges upset threat by Georgia Tech; Hauser & Huff put up 40
Sometimes you’ve just got to let the big dogs eat, and that’s exactly what Tony Bennett did when it came to crunch time against Georgia Tech late in Saturday night’s game at John Paul Jones Arena.
Raftery was right: What a difference a month makes for Virginia basketball
Remember what longtime CBS Sports basketball analyst Bill Raftery, a former coach, said? It was somewhat prophetic.
Virginia “heavily involved” with 4-star power forward
Virginia’s relationship with 4-Star power forward Isaac Traudt became much more serious on Wednesday when Tony Bennett made an offer to the Nebraska native.
Virginia No. 2 nationally in turnovers, Top 10 in three other categories
Virginia’s basketball team ranks in the nation’s top 10 in four statistical categories heading into Tuesday night’s NCAA play.
No. 13 UVA turns attention to Georgia Tech; Tony likes ditching the suits
With Wednesday night’s home game against NC State now postponed due to Covid-19 problems within the Wolfpack basketball program, Virginia coach Tony Bennett must turn his thoughts toward Saturday night when Georgia Tech comes to Charlottesville.