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Kihei rode to the rescue: A signal that’s he back?
Virginia was down four to visiting Kent State a few nights ago and Wahoo fans were starting to sweat.
Update: No. 18 Virginia to host William & Mary Sunday night
No. 18 Virginia (3-1) will host William & Mary on Sunday, Dec. 13. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 6 p.m. The game will be televised on ACC Network and broadcast on the Virginia Sports Radio Network.
Kent State gives Virginia a scare in overtime
A different shade of flashes pushed 15th-ranked Virginia to its limits Friday night before the Cavaliers regained their poise and escaped a real scare.
UVA hosts Kent State tonight at JPJ
It will be interesting to see what starting lineup Tony Bennett decides on for tonight’s home game against Kent State (6 p.m., ACC Network).
Updates on UVA’s NBA players: Gill, Brogdon and Anderson
When Anthony Gill suited up for Tony Bennett’s team four years ago, he wasn’t asked to shoot from long range. The Cavaliers had plenty of others to take care of dropping bombs on the opposition.
UVA players explain why they have decided to kneel during national anthem
Before Tuesday afternoon’s home opener for Virginia basketball, several of the Cavaliers basketball players chose to kneel as the national anthem played.
Wahoos hammer Saint Francis, but Bennett not happy with second half
The second half belongs to Virginia, and Tony Bennett wants to keep it that way.
Hauser named to Wooden Award watch list
Virginia’s Sam Hauser (Stevens Point, Wis.) was one of 50 players named to the watch list for the 2021 John Wooden Award presented by Wendy’s announced Tuesday (Dec. 1).
Virginia hoping to bounce back strong against Saint Francis in afternoon contest
Last time out, when then-No. 4 Virginia was stunned 61-60 by heavy underdog San Francisco, Tony Bennett left his team with a strong message.
Virginia’s Dec. 12 home game vs. William & Mary postponed
Virginia’s home men’s basketball contest against William & Mary on Saturday, Dec. 12 at John Paul Jones Arena has been postponed following a positive COVID-19 test within the Tribe’s Tier 1 Personnel.
San Francisco finds Virginia weaknesses in 61-60 upset
Fourth-ranked Virginia learned a valuable lesson on Friday when the Cavaliers were stunned 61-60 by heavy underdog San Francisco in the “Bubbleville” event at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
Virginia shoots lights out as Cavaliers rout Towson in Bubbleville
Towson coach Pat Skerry compared playing Virginia’s basketball team on short notice to being thrown in the water with the sharks.
Wahoos back in action against San Francisco
After opening the season with an explosive 89-54 win over Towson on Wednesday, fourth-ranked Virginia will return to action Friday morning against San Francisco as part of the “Bubbleville” event at the Mohegan Sun resort in Connecticut.
Virginia now opening season Wednesday against Towson
With a schedule that has more turns than a soap opera, Virginia will now open its men’s basketball season against Towson on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
ACC Tournament moved from D.C. to Greensboro due to Covid concerns
Because of COVID-19 concerns, the ACC announced today that it is relocating the 2021 men’s basketball tournament to Greensboro, N.C.
Virginia may face San Francisco in “Bubbleville” second game
According to sources, Virginia could face San Francisco in Friday’s game at the Mohegan Sun “Bubbleville” in place of Florida.
Sam Hauser named to NABC Division I Player of the Year Watch List
The National Association of Basketball Coaches on Monday announced Virginia’s Sam Hauser (Stevens Point, Wis.) as one of 20 players named to the watch list for the 2021 NABC Division I Player of the Year powered by ShotTracker.
At long last, Mamadi Diakite finds NBA home in Milwaukee
Former Virginia standout Mamadi Diakite has signed a two-way contract with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.
Virginia’s game vs. Florida in ‘Bubbleville’ is cancelled
Virginia’s game against Florida in “Bubbleville” scheduled for Friday afternoon has been cancelled.
NBA Updates on UVA players: Diakite, Jerome and Harris
Three former University of Virginia basketball players experienced twists in their professional fates on NBA Draft night Wednesday.
