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Tony Bennett knew exactly how to break the news of season cancellation to his Cavaliers
Very little has been heard from the Virginia basketball program since the abrupt ending of the college season. After the ACC cancelled the remaining three days of the ACC Tournament and the NCAA cancelled March Madness, hoops fans were left in shock.
Looking ahead: Hauser will be a monster for Virginia hoops next season
Now that the 2019-20 college basketball season has come to an abrupt and sad end, it’s not too early to look at next season’s Virginia squad, and one player in particular: Sam Hauser.
UVA AD’s reaction to shutting down sports; NCAA grants extra year for spring athletes
As painful as it was to pause, and in some cases, cancel the remaining seasons of winter and spring sports competitions Thursday, Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams remained proud of her colleagues around the country for protecting their schools, cities, and the nation.
ACC suspends all athletics activity; NCAA cancels basketball tournament
The ACC announced it has suspended all athletic-related activities — including all competition, formal and organized practice, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships — until further notice.
Swofford: ‘My heart bleeds for Greensboro,’ in wake of ACC Tournament cancellation
A little more than an hour after ACC commissioner John Swofford called an impromptu press conference at the coliseum to reaffirm an announcement from the previous evening that the league would play the rest of the tournament without fans, he was forced to take an about face and cancel the remainder of the event.
VIDEO: Hootie from Greensboro on ACC Tournament cancellation
Hootie with a live report from Greensboro on the cancellation of the ACC Tournament.
VIDEO: Florida State accepts ACC Championship trophy
In a surreal moment, top-seeded Florida State accepted its ACC Championship trophy in front of a mostly empty Greensboro Coliseum Thursday.
Remainder of ACC Tournament cancelled; Florida State gets automatic berth
Following additional consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors, and in light of the continued conversations surrounding the fluidity of COVID-19, the Atlantic Coast Conference will immediately cancel the remainder of the 2020 ACC Tournament.
Tale of the Tape: No. 2 Virginia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame
There may not be many folks there to witness it in person, but No. 17 Virginia will begin its postseason Thursday night at the mostly empty Greensboro Coliseum against 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament.
No fans for remainder of ACC Tournament due to COVID-19, beginning Thursday
The Atlantic Coast Conference has decided that fans should not be present for the rest of the ACC Tournament, following tonight’s games.
Diakite’s passion, leadership is something Virginia will lean on in the postseason
When Virginia takes the floor at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday night in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, the Cavaliers will need Diakite’s fire for their postseason run.
Bennett delivers postseason message to team entering ACC Tournament
Tony Bennett is not only a great coach, but also a great motivator. Before each challenge, whether it be a single game or a tournament, Bennett always has a special message for his team.
ACC releases statement regarding coronavirus; Tournament will go on as scheduled
After consultation with local and state health authorities, including the Governor and his medical staff, the Atlantic Coast Conference will hold its men’s basketball tournament as scheduled this week at the Greensboro Coliseum.
ACC Tournament Team Capsules
Here’s a statistical breakdown of all 14 schools competing for the 2020 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament championship this week in Greensboro, brought to you by Blue Ridge Bank.
Diakite, Clark, Key recognized with All-ACC honors
Virginia’s Mamadi Diakite and Kihei Clark earned All-ACC honors, the league announced on Monday. Diakite was named to the All-ACC second team and All-ACC defensive team, while Clark was named to the All-ACC third team. In addition, Braxton Key earned All-ACC honorable mention.
‘Cardiac Cavs’ do it again, steal No. 2 seed from Louisville in Senior-Day finale
Tony Bennett took his seat in the media room and started fielding questions after Virginia had just given its fan base a new round of palpitations Saturday night. The “Cardiac Cavs” had just lived up to their reputation yet again with a heart-pounding, 57-54 win over Louisville at John Paul Jones Arena.
Clark’s late triple helps send seniors out with a win over No. 10 Cardinals, 57-54
Virginia second-year point guard Kihei Clark has proven on several occasions that he does not get rattled under intense pressure.
Photo Gallery: Virginia Upsets Louisville
Photos by John Markon from Virginia’s 57-54 win over Louisville.
Tale of the Tape: No. 10 Louisville at No. 22 Virginia
It’s Senior Day at John Paul Jones Arena for Mamadi Diakite and Braxton Key, as No. 22 Virginia hosts 10th-ranked Louisville at 4 p.m. (ESPN) in the regular-season finale.
JPJ will bid farewell to Diakite and Key in huge Louisville battle this afternoon
When golden-domed Mamadi Diakite and compadre Braxton Key grace the court for the last time at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday afternoon, we will remember.
