Basketball


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.


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?