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.


Bennett says he unloaded on team in practice; Beekman: ‘It was a reality check’

Because he sees so much potential with this team, Tony Bennett admittedly lost his cool in practice on Tuesday in order to get their attention.


UVA offers Las Vegas 7-footer Xavion Staton, ’25

Virginia rolled the dice on a 7-foot prospect from Las Vegas on Monday when the Cavaliers made an offer to big man Xavion Staton, a four-star from the recruiting class of 2025.


Canadian hoops analyst says UVA got a hidden gem in SG Sharma

Ishan Sharma might not be on the radar in U.S. basketball recruiting circles, but in Canada, he’s one of the most sought after prospects in the country.


BREAKING: Virginia lands 6-5 sharpshooter Sharma from Canada

Ishan Sharma, the final Virginia offer from the recruiting class of 2024, has committed to the Cavaliers. Sharma announced the news on his Instagram account Thursday evening.


UVA offers 12th prospect from ’25, Maryland guard Stevens

Adrien Stevens is a 6-foot-4 combo guard from The Bullis School in Potomac, Md., just outside of Baltimore.


Virginia offers recent visitor Sharma, 2024 sharpshooter

Can a player who can solve a Rubik’s Cube in a single minute and shoot the lights out fit in Tony Bennett’s program? Bennett thinks so, and has offered Ishan Sharma.


Our look at Virginia’s Blue-White scrimmages from Saturday

What I believe will be a strength for this team as the season progresses wasn’t evident in Saturday’s scrimmage — perimeter shooting.


Jacob Wilkins on official visit to Virginia today

Jacob Wilkins, the son of nine-time NBA All-Star Dominique Wilkins, will be in the house as Wahoo fans get a sneak peak at Tony Bennett’s new team.


Beekman more vocal as he takes over leadership of ’23-’24 Cavaliers

Virginia basketball fans are excited about getting their first look at the new Cavaliers’ men’s team in the Blue-White scrimmage, but there’s one thing for certain — this is Reece Beekman’s team.