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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.
UVA releases statement regarding its monitoring of coronavirus
The University of Virginia is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and our top priority is the health and safety of our students, staff and fans.
Louisville could be minus starting center Williams in showdown with Virginia
When Louisville attempts to break its losing streak at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday, the Cardinals might not be playing with a full deck. Junior center Malik Williams, who started his last three games, will be a game-time decision, according to Louisville coach Chris Mack.
Woldetensae named to ACC’s All-Academic Team
Virginia men’s basketball junior guard Tomas Woldetensae was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Team, the conference office announced on Friday.
Wahoos thrive under pressure once again, survive against Hurricanes
Virginia has become college basketball’s lords of crunch time over the last 47 days with its mystical ride continuing on the shores of South Florida on Wednesday night, when the Cavaliers did it again.
No. 22 Virginia wins seventh in a row, escapes on late Clark FTs at Miami, 46-44
Jay Huff scored the first 17 Virginia points of the game, Mamadi Diakite kept the Cavaliers afloat with 10 of his 14 in the second half, and Kihei Clark sank the go-ahead free throws with 8.3 seconds left as 22nd-ranked UVA escaped with another nail-biting road win, 46-44, at Miami.
