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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.
Bennett offers sensational Michigan PG from class of ’26
Jonathan Sanderson, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound point guard at Saline High School in Ann Arbor, Mich., announced the UVA offer on Thursday.
Pepsi Blue-White Scrimmages set for Saturday afternoon
The Virginia men’s and women’s basketball Pepsi Blue-White Scrimmages on Saturday will include autograph sessions for both programs.
Williford’s jaw-dropping moment during ‘Jerry & Jerry Show’s’ assessment of transfer guard
Jason Williford has been around big-time college basketball since the 1990s, so when Virginia’s associate head coach makes a proclamation, others tend to listen.
