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Checking in on Virginia men’s hoops alumni in the pros
From Malcolm Brogdon winning the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award to Trey Murphy III emerging as a box-office dunker and rising star, it has been a great year for men’s professional basketball players who used to play in John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia in a recruiting dogfight for nation’s best shooter, 4-star Knueppel
Kon Knueppel, ranked the No. 16 player in the country by On3, is looking at Virginia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Louisville, Marquette and Wisconsin.
Virginia among seven finalists for D.C. forward Caleb Williams
Virginia basketball has made the cut for one of the top forwards in the D.C. area, as Caleb Williams announced his final seven schools on Thursday.
Bennett names Charlotte head coach Sanchez as Virginia’s new associate head coach
Ron Sanchez had a difficult decision in front of him: remain head coach at Charlotte, where he had coached the 49ers for five years, or accept an offer from Virginia’s Tony Bennett to come back to Charlottesville.
Breaking down the surprising, but obviously good, news about Reece Beekman
Reece Beekman waited until nearly the final seconds to get off his shot, appropriately enough for a Tony Bennett-coached guy, but Beeks is back in the fold at Virginia for one more season.
Freitag chooses Wisconsin over Virginia, others
Daniel Freitag, a 2024 four-star point guard, committed to Wisconsin Friday, choosing the Badgers over Virginia, Baylor, Minnesota and Notre Dame.
Beekman withdraws from NBA Draft, returns to Virginia
“I’ve decided to go back to UVA to work towards being a first-round draft pick next year and finish my degree,” Beekman told ESPN, setting off a huge celebration throughout Wahoo Nation.
Buchanan invited to training camp for USA U19 National Team
USA Basketball announced Wednesday that incoming Virginia recruit Blake Buchanan was among 35 athletes expected to participate in the 2023 USA U19 Men’s National Team Training Camp.
Newest interview with Jarin Stevenson: Virginia still in the mix with UNC, ‘Bama
Last week, Jarin Stevenson, the No. 1 power forward prospect in the country, was quoted by Inside Carolina’s Jaylen Harrell that he would decide on possible reclassification at the end of the school year, which is June 9.
The latest on Jarin Stevenson, the five star Virginia hoops recruiting target
Five-star power forward Jarin Stevenson says he will make a decision on his status for next season by June 9.
Five-star forward Jarin Stevenson to decide on reclassification by June 9
Virginia recruiting target Jarin Stevenson is getting close to making a decision on whether or not to reclassify to the Class of 2023, and his deadline is coming up fast.
Has Beekman played his way into the NBA Draft conversation?
Reece Beekman told 247Sports national writer Isaac Trotter that he will make a decision after the Combine on whether or not to return to Virginia, after he gets more feedback from NBA personnel attending the event.
How will the latest realignment talk impact UVA, ACC?
The ACC spring meetings ended with everybody claiming to be on the same page, but are we really there? Hootie invites Chris Graham to the show to break down the latest realignment talk.
Bennett offers another talented Cali guard in 2024 4-star Trent Perry
Virginia has another talented California guard on its radar for the recruiting class of 2024, as Trent Perry announced that he has received an offer from Tony Bennett and Co.
Here’s the scoop on Virginia 5-star recruit Jarin Stevenson, with an added twist
Where does Virginia stand in terms of recruiting the nation’s top power forward, 5-star Jarin Stevenson? Will Stevenson reclassify to the recruiting class of 2023 and make a commitment soon? Is there a potential hidden link to UVA’s chances?
UVA’s Beekman gets invite to next week’s NBA Combine
Virginia guard Reece Beekman is one of only eight ACC players invited to the 2023 NBA Combine (May 15-21), and one of three who are underclassmen that face a May 31 NCAA deadline to stay in school.
Blanks’ daughter confirms former UVA, Texas star died by suicide
Former Virginia and Texas basketball star Lance Blanks tragically died by suicide according to his daughter, Riley Blanks Reed.
Vegas point guard Richardson lists Virginia in his final eight schools
Although Virginia has not made an offer, 4-star point guard Jase Richardson of Las Vegas Bishop Gorman has included the Cavaliers among his list of eight schools he is considering.
Virginia offers point guard Christian Bliss; could he be Wahoos’ PG of future?
Christian Bliss, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound point guard from the George School in Newtown, Pa., received a Virginia offer on Monday afternoon.
Terry Holland: brilliant tactician, family man, practical joker; there will never be another ‘Big Whistle’
This afternoon, the entire Virginia basketball family will come from every nook and cranny of the nation to celebrate Terry Holland’s life at JPJ.
