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ACC basketball talk with novelist John Grisham
You know John Grisham as a New York Times best-selling novelist. What you may not know is that Grisham is a huge ACC basketball fan, who most winter nights can be found courtside at a UVA or UNC game.
Virginia recruit Blake Buchanan named to Nike Hoop Summit team
Virginia basketball recruit Blake Buchanan has been named to the 13-member U.S. men’s team that will play in April’s Nike Hoop Summit game in Portland, Ore.
No. 7 Cavaliers hold off late rally, escape Louisville with 61-58 victory
Virginia has now won six in a row against the Cardinals, and 15 of the last 16, but nearly let this one slip away, even after being favored by 17 on the road.
One last thought on the Duke-UVA controversy: Duke, you’re out … end of story
Part of the controversy — and the ACC’s response didn’t clear up the situation — is the rule book, and its own interpretation of the play.
Wahoo Preview: No. 7 Virginia at Louisville
In the first of two meetings — in a matter of just 17 days — between two schools on opposite ends of the ACC standings, No. 7 Virginia travels to face last-place Louisville Wednesday night.
Duke’s Scheyer: ‘I’m pissed;’ wants clarification of controversial call
Duke coach Jon Scheyer left John Paul Jones Arena in a bad mood on Saturday night after a controversial call at the end of regulation that sent the game into overtime, eventually leading to a 69-62 Virginia win over the Blue Devils.
Virginia’s Vander Plas was ‘everywhere’ in Wahoos’ win over Duke
The grad transfer from Ohio University had a plus-20 rating, by far the highest of any player on the floor for either team in UVA’s 69-62, overtime win over the Blue Devils.
ACC releases statement on final play of regulation between UVA and Duke
The Atlantic Coast Conference, upon review of the final play of regulation during the Duke at Virginia men’s basketball game, has announced an incorrect adjudication of the playing rules.
No. 8 Cavaliers stop Duke in overtime, 69-62
Saturday night’s 69-62 win for No. 8 Virginia over Duke saw the Cavaliers have to play through many adverse situations that ended with the aggressive and consistent play of guard Armaan Franklin, not only throughout the game, but in the clutch, as well.
Virginia snaps losing streak with 71-59 upset of No. 22 NC State
After losing seven straight games, including two contests where it led by double figures, the Virginia women’s basketball team defeated No. 22 NC State by a 71-59 score at John Paul Jones Arena on Sunday.
Women’s notebook: UVA hosts 22nd-ranked Wolfpack Sunday
The Virginia women’s basketball team hosts No. 22 NC State on Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena at noon.
Will Shedrick’s resurgence continue today against Blue Devils?
With legendary Dick Vitale in town to call the game, there’s no one UVA fans would rather beat than visiting Duke. With the Blue Devils limping into Charlottesville after getting blown out at Miami, Cavalier fans sense a little blood in the water.
Wahoo Preview: No. 8 Virginia vs. Duke
The eighth-ranked Virginia men’s basketball team hosts Duke for the first time since the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski Saturday at 4 p.m., as the Cavaliers sit in a three-way tie for first place in the ACC heading into the weekend.
Louisville finishes strong for 63-53 win as Hoos drop seventh in a row
A short-handed Virginia women’s basketball team turned in a valiant effort in hopes of ending a six-game losing streak before falling late to Louisville on Thursday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia, dominant in win over NC State, has Duke on the horizon
This week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” has Hootie and co-host Chris Graham breaking down Virginia’s 63-50 win over #22 NC State, and looking ahead to this weekend’s heavyweight battle with Duke.
Women’s notebook: Cavaliers host Cardinals looking to end skid
The Virginia women’s basketball team hosts Louisville on Thursday at 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
No. 8 Cavaliers get back to defensive roots, drop 22nd-ranked Wolfpack, 63-50
After getting pounded in the paint over the weekend en route to a loss against in-state foe Virginia Tech, Virginia was determined to limit the interior production of visiting, 22nd-ranked NC State Tuesday night.
Cavaliers return to defensive character in stopping Wolfpack
Philosophy and drive are two main components associated with the No. 8 Virginia Cavaliers, and the rediscovery of each had to be accentuated after Virginia Tech took down Virginia, 74-68, in Blacksburg on Saturday.
Virginia’s post defense will be challenged by the ‘Big, Bad Wolf’ – State’s Burns – in tonight’s showdown
Wahoo Nation appears to be coming unhinged over Virginia’s post defense of late, after Syracuse and Virginia Tech both enjoyed success scoring in the paint against the Pack-Line defense last week.
Wahoo Preview: No. 8 Virginia vs. No. 22 NC State
The No. 8 Virginia men’s basketball team looks to get back on track Tuesday night at 9 p.m. against 22nd-ranked NC State at John Paul Jones Arena on the ACC Network.
