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Here’s why I’m picking Virginia over Clemson … and it’s not defense
Been asked all week what do I think of Virginia’s game at Clemson on Saturday night. The host Tigers are 9-1 overall, 3-1 in the ACC and ranked No. 12 in the nation.
For Morsell, hard work gives UVA sophomore fresh start to his career
Last season Casey Morsell proved to college basketball that he could play defense. What held him back was a poor shooting percentage, which cost him more court time that he would have preferred.
Wahoos stay atop the ACC while continuing dominance over Notre Dame
With five Cavaliers scoring in double figures for the second time in three games, Virginia manhandled a struggling Notre Dame team, 80-68 on Wednesday afternoon for the UVA program’s 200th win at John Paul Jones Arena.
Irish ready to break out, Cavaliers have other plans
Mike Brey believes his Notre Dame team is going to break out of its slump at any time now. Tony Bennett is hoping it’s not today.
Kihei is Virginia’s “little big man” on the floor during 3-0 run
Being the free-spirited guy that he his, seven-foot Jay Huff was kidding around about how he and the shortest guy on the team, 5-foot-9 Kihei Clark, have been tearing it up down in the paint.
Huff dominates as Virginia goes to 3-0 in the ACC at Boston College
Before Saturday afternoon’s game at Boston College, Tony Bennett offered up a history lesson to his 22nd-ranked Virginia basketball team.
Bennett pushing Beekman to be his best as UVA heads to BC
Virginia will attempt to go 3-0 in the ACC on Saturday afternoon when the Cavaliers venture to the northeast to play Boston College (2 p.m. ACC Network), and Tony Bennett will be looking for one of his newcomers to make a greater impact.
Virginia shakes off slow start defensively and discards Demon Deacons, 70-61
Tony Bennett hasn’t been particularly happy with Virginia’s defense this early season, especially the collective second half effort. All that may be changing.
Williford, other assistant coaches and 2 players will miss tonight’s game with Wake
Virginia will be missing two players and most of its coaching staff tonight when the Cavaliers host Wake Forest in a 9 o’clock start (Regional Sports Networks).
Virginia won’t be at full strength when it hosts Wake on Wednesday
Virginia’s basketball game at Wake Forest is on for Wednesday night barring any further Covid-19 issues with either program.
COVID-19 positive test forces postponement of Virginia-Virginia Tech hoops
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Virginia Tech at Virginia men’s basketball game has been postponed. The game was scheduled to be played on Saturday.
Cavaliers improve in key areas in ACC opening win at Notre Dame
After getting punched in the face early and often in a lopsided loss to No. 1 Gonzaga last Saturday, a couple of areas were disturbing to Virginia coach Tony Bennett about his team.
Tony Bennett: There’s no quick fixes to what ails Virginia; it’s all about heart and defense
Longtime CBS basketball analyst Bill Raftery wants to see Tony Bennett’s team a month from now once the UVA coach has figured out his personnel, chemistry, deep bench and that some of the newer faces have learned Bennett’s system.
Wahoos overwhelmed by No. 1 Gonzaga, in Texas beatdown
Tony Bennett knew his team was in over its head early on in Saturday’s 98-75 loss to No. 1 Gonzaga. During an intense halftime, when 16th-ranked Virginia trailed 44-31 – helped by its own 7-0 run to reach the half – the Cavaliers coach implored his team to fight.
Virginia vs. No. 1 Gonzaga: will it be a 90- or 60-point pace?
The Phony Bennett parody Twitter account would never speak for its inspiration, Virginia coach Tony Bennett, but the Phony analysis of the Cavaliers upcoming opponent, No. 1 Gonzaga, might not be far off base.
Who needs practice? Virginia hammers W&M, looks ahead to No. 1
Virginia’s players had a lot to chew on since they last took the court on Dec. 4. That’s when the Cavaliers pulled out an overtime win against Kent State.
No. 17 Virginia to play top-ranked Gonzaga in Texas on Dec. 26
No. 17 Virginia (3-1) will play top-ranked Gonzaga (3-0) in a nonconference game on Saturday, Dec. 26 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Virginia Basketball: Returning to practice Saturday, rescheduled game with W&M on Dec. 22
No. 17 Virginia (3-1) will return to practice on Saturday, Dec. 19 after pausing all basketball-related activities on Dec. 9 due to COVID-19 issues within its program.
Virginia vs. Villanova is canceled
According to Matt Norlander, of CBS Sports, Virginia’s game with Villanova will not be played as scheduled.
No. 17 Virginia vs. No. 7 Villanova is on for Saturday at Madison Square Garden
Virginia’s showdown with Villanova is on for Saturday at Madison Square Garden, assuming the Cavaliers don’t have any more Covid-19 issues the rest of the week.
