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Tony Bennett offers 4-star big man Sorber from Pennsylvania; Carr commits to Tennessee
Tony Bennett has offered Philadelphia big man Thomas Sorber out of the recruiting class of 2024, the same day as 2023 prospect Cameron Carr committed to Tennessee.
Shedrick growing in big man’s role for Virginia’s defense
The Cavaliers dominated the last 14 minutes of the game and prevailed, 73-61, something forward Kadin Shedrick wasn’t so sure last year’s team could have done early in the season. Shedrick was right.
Cavaliers’ new players will be dynamic additions
In Monday night’s 73-61 win over MEAC challenger North Carolina Central, coach Tony Bennett saw transfer Ben Vander Plas and freshman Isaac McKneely play some solid minutes.
No. 18 Cavaliers’ second-half flurry fuels 73-61 win in opener over NC Central
Senior guard Armaan Franklin set the tone with a couple of big shots early on, as he led all scorers with 21 points, including a 4-for-7 performance from 3-point land.
Virginia opens Coach Mox era with come-from-behind win against GW, 85-59
Camryn Taylor led the team with 22 points and 13 rebounds, one of five Cavaliers to finish the game in double figures. Kaydan Lawson scored a career-high 18 points with nine rebounds.
Men’s notebook: No. 18 Virginia hosts NC Central in season opener
No. 18 Virginia hosts North Carolina Central in its 2022-23 season opener on Monday. Tipoff for the nonconference game at John Paul Jones Arena is slated for 9 p.m. on Regional Sports Networks.
Women’s notebook: Coach Mox era begins as UVA hosts George Washington
The Virginia women’s basketball team opens the 2022-23 season by hosting George Washington on Monday at 5 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
UVA 2022-23 schedule breakdown: February and March
The 2022-23 Virginia men’s basketball season is just a few days away, and this week we’ve been breaking down the schedule in four parts. Today, we’ll wrap things up with the remaining games in February and March.
Bennett on his new, ‘old’ team: lots of experience, depth and more scoring power
In one season’s time, Tony Bennett will have gone from coaching the “newest team” in his career to the “oldest.” Just how did that happen?
Virginia prevails in tune-up against Pitt-Johnstown, 92-45
The Virginia women’s basketball team defeated Pitt-Johnstown, 92-45, in a preseason exhibition game on Thursday at John Paul Jones Arena.
UVA 2022-23 schedule breakdown: January
With the 2022-23 Virginia men’s basketball season on the horizon, we are posting a four-part breakdown of the UVA schedule. Today, we’ll go over what’s on tap for the month of January.
UVA hosts free exhibition against Pitt-Johnstown tonight at JPJ
The Virginia women’s basketball team will play an exhibition contest against Pitt-Johnstown on Thursday at 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena. Admission and parking are free for the event.
UVA 2022-23 schedule breakdown: December
The 2022-23 Virginia men’s basketball season is right around the corner, and this week we’re breaking down the schedule in four parts. Today, we’ll go over what’s in store for the month of December.
Hootie, Doug “Fresh” Smith talk with UVA Basketball recruit Elijah Gertrude
Hootie & former UVA guard Doug “Fresh” Smith talk to Virginia’s highest-ranked commitment of the Tony Bennett era, shooting guard Elijah Gertrude.
Scattershooting: Bennett challenging, Tar Heels hurting, Eli’s coming and lots of golden nuggets
A week from tonight, Tony Bennett will launch a new basketball season against — in his own words — the most challenging nonconference schedule of his Virginia career.
UVA’s Gardner one of 20 PFs named to Malone Award watch list
Virginia’s Jayden Gardner was one of 20 players named to the watch list for the 2023 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday.
UVA women’s hoops offers an eighth-grader and a national top-15 prospect
Virginia women’s basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to recruiting future talent.
Clark named to Cousy Award Watch List for fourth-straight season
Virginia’s Kihei Clark was one of 20 players named to the watch list for the 2023 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Monday.
Virginia picked to finish 3rd in ACC; no Wahoos listed on preseason First Team
Virginia was selected third by a vote of the media in the ACC Men’s Basketball 2022-23 Preseason Poll, announced Tuesday. UVA forward Jayden Gardner was named to the Preseason All-ACC Second Team.
Hawks sign De’Andre Hunter to $95 million deal; other UVA player updates
During his playing days at Virginia, De’Andre Hunter earned a reputation for making the big play at the last second. Things haven’t changed.
