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Rohde surprise starter at PG, extension of Sanchez on floor
Exactly 13,414 people inside John Paul Jones Arena were flummoxed when Andrew Rohde was announced as Virginia’s starting point guard for Wednesday night’s season opener.
MBB: Virginia begins post-Bennett era with 65-56 win over Campbell
Virginia opened the Ron Sanchez era in winning fashion Wednesday night, holding off a pesky Campbell squad, 65-56, at John Paul Jones Arena.
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball vs. Campbell by Jon Golden
Photos from Wednesday’s Virginia-Campbell game at John Paul Jones Arena, shot by JerryRatcliffe.com photographer Jon Golden.
WBB: Hoos blast American in opener, 104-68
With the help of a strong performance in the first half, Virginia cruised to a 104-68 victory over American in its season opener at John Paul Jones Arena Monday night.
Warley’s father claims his son was Virginia’s starting PG
Jalen Warley’s father, Jason Warley, disputed a report that his son left Virginia because the big senior guard had dropped in the point guard pecking order.
Mallory decommits from UVA, but will still consider Cavaliers
Virginia’s lone commitment to the recruiting class of 2025, point guard Chance Mallory, has decommitted and plans to re-open his recruitment.
Virginia PG Warley leaves team, will enter portal
Ron Sanchez announced via a press release that 6-foot-7 point guard Jalen Warley will transfer out of the program without having played a game.
The INSIDE SCOOP on UVA Basketball from Ron Sanchez
Nine days before the season opener, new Virginia basketball coach Ron Sanchez likes where his team is after tons of practice and a couple of “secret scrimmages.”
Virginia offers Florida stretch forward Peck
Virginia is the latest to jump on the growing bandwagon for 6-foot-10 stretch-forward Cody Peck of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
Huff signs multi-year deal with NBA’s Grizzlies
Jay Huff, one of the most popular players to wear a Virginia uniform, has agreed to a multi-year contract with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.
Sanchez extends first offer to Georgia guard Green for ’26
The first prospect offered under the new Ron Sanchez regime at Virginia is one of the most dynamic big guards in the South.
Sanchez’s whirlwind week; expect little change in Virginia basketball
While Ron Sanchez was quietly a member of Tony Bennett’s staff, the Cavaliers’ fan base knew little of him and how things might be different under his command.
Why Sanchez? Bennett says he’s faithful, servant-oriented
It was obvious to some of us when Ron Sanchez walked away from Charlotte after his best season there, that there was more to it than just returning to the Tony Bennett nest.
Emotional Tony Bennett says farewell to Virginia Basketball
In an emotion-filled press conference on Friday morning, Tony Bennett choked back his feelings, voice cracking as he laid out his reasons with the candid honesty we’ve come to expect.
Tony Bennett shockingly resigns; Why’s he leaving; Who’s the successor?
Wahoo Nation and the college basketball world were shocked late Thursday afternoon when it was announced that Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is resigning immediately.
MBB: UVA picked to finish fifth in ACC Preseason poll
Virginia was selected fifth in the ACC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll, the league announced Tuesday.
WBB: Johnson named to All-ACC Preseason Team; Hoos selected ninth
Virginia sophomore guard Kymora Johnson has been named a Preseason All-ACC selection following a vote by the league’s head coaches and Blue Ribbon Panel.
Bringing back Kyle Guy already paying dividends
Adding Kyle Guy to Virginia’s basketball staff was a smart move by Tony Bennett, a move that’s already paying benefits for the Cavaliers.
Shock of all shocks: Virginia will play faster on offense
Virginia basketball fans are fired up about Tony Bennett’s change in philosophy and opening up the Cavaliers offense.
UVA loses Top 100 Singleton, focuses on D.C.’s Cam Ward
Tre Singleton, who was in town for UVA’s Blue-White scrimmage last weekend, has committed to Northwestern.
