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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.
Sam Hauser named to Naismith Trophy watch list
Virginia’s Sam Hauser (Stevens Point, Wis.) was one of 50 players named to the watch list for the 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy for Men’s Player of the Year announced Thursday (Nov. 19).
Brooklyn said keeping Joe Harris is club’s No. 1 priority
With pre-draft rumors flying about other NBA teams ready to make significant financial offers for Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris, the Nets answered on Wednesday.
Will Joe Harris be united with De’Andre Hunter on Atlanta Hawks roster?
Could it be that before the week is over that former Virginia basketball stars Joe Harris and De’Andre Hunter could become teammates?
Ty Jerome traded to Oklahoma City
Former Virginia guard Ty Jerome has been traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jay Huff had a great summer, looking forward to leading Virginia
Remember those back-to-school days of your youth when the teacher would require you to write a “what did you do during your summer vacation” papers?
Here’s why I voted for Sam Hauser as ACC POY
Carolina’s Garrison Brooks was voted preseason ACC Player of the Year today by media participating in the ACC Operation Basketball. Brooks had 102 votes to Virginia’s Sam Hauser’s 24, a virtual landslide. Here’s why I was one of the 24.
Cavaliers ink Taine Murray to National Letter of Intent
Dean and Markel Families Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett announced Wednesday the signing of guard Taine Murray (Auckland, New Zealand/Rosmini College) to a National Letter of Intent with the Cavaliers.
Virginia picked first in ACC Basketball preseason poll: Hauser named to All-ACC first team
Virginia was selected first by a vote of the media in the ACC Operation Basketball 2020-21 Preseason Poll, announced Wednesday (Nov. 11).
ACC releases 2020-2021 Virginia basketball schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference released the 2020-21 men’s basketball schedules on Tuesday (Nov. 10) on ACC Network. No. 4 Virginia will play 27 regular-season games, including 20 ACC games with 14 contests at John Paul Jones Arena.
No clear answer from Bennett on Murphy’s status
Virginia’s basketball media day came and went Monday with one incessant question answered: will Trey Murphy play this season for the Cavaliers?
Will Trey Murphy attempt to play for Virginia this season?
With the start of the 2020-21 college basketball season scheduled to start in 18 days, Virginia fans are wondering if transfer Trey Murphy III, will attempt to play this season.
St. Peter’s pulls out of Mohegan Sun event, UVA seeking replacement
Virginia is searching for a new opponent to open the men’s basketball season.
Virtual Meet the Team Days set for UVA Men’s Basketball
The Virginia men’s basketball annual Meet the Team Days will be held virtually on Nov. 8, Nov. 12, Nov. 15, Nov. 18 and Nov. 22.
