Basketball


Tony Bennett, Mamadi Diakite, Braxton Key at ACC Operation Basketball

UVA Basketball coach Tony Bennett and players Mamadi Diakite and Braxton Key talk with reporters at ACC Operation Basketball.


Virginia Offers Four-Star Power Forward Brakefield

National champion Virginia’s top-five recruiting class for 2020 could get a lot stronger if its newest target decides on Charlottesville as his future basketball home. On the eve of practice officially getting underway, Tony Bennett extended an offer to four-star power forward Jaemyn Brakefield of Huntington Prep in Huntington, W.Va.


Master Plan: Hardies’ $7M Gift Supports UVA Athletics, Student Health Facilities

Over the next few years, athletics and student health facilities at the University of Virginia will undergo a dramatic transformation as UVA’s Athletics Master Plan takes shape and a new Student Health and Wellness Center opens on Brandon Avenue.


‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ Features Kyle Getter, Ed Miller

This week, Hootie welcomes ODU beat writer Ed Miller of the Virginian-Pilot to get the scoop on the Monarchs, who will take on Virginia on Saturday night in Charlottesville.


2019 Has Put A Smile On Guy’s Face And Rings On His Fingers

We should all have the kind of year that Kyle Guy is having.


Tony Bennett: Virginia’s Dream Come True

In a time when college basketball has dominated the headlines for all the wrong reasons — shoe company scandals and coaches buying players — Tony Bennett is a breath of fresh air.


Virginia Marks 2019 National Title With Celebration

Tony Bennett is not big on celebrations. Back in 2014 when his Virginia team ended a 33-year drought between ACC Tournament championships, a banquet was suggested to acknowledge the feat.


VIDEO: Huff Shows Off Championship Ring

Jay Huff shares with us his National Championship ring following Friday’s ceremony at John Paul Jones Arena.


VIDEO: Bennett Speaks With Media Prior To Championship Ceremony

National Championship winning coach Tony Bennett spoke with members of the Virginia media ahead of Friday’s ‘Night with the National Champions’ ceremony at John Paul Jones Arena.


Scattershooting: W&M Is UVA East; Tony Bennett Speaks To VBC

Scattershooting around UVA, while wondering how strange it’s going to be Friday night to look across the field to the William & Mary sidelines and see so many familiar faces.


Hall Signs Two-Way Deal With OKC; Peace, Zaccheaus Make NFL Rosters

Three former University of Virginia athletes have signed professional contracts with the NBA and NFL as free agents.


Badocchi Clarifies His Decision To Leave UVA Basketball

At last glance, Frankie Badocchi was on a temporary stage at Scott Stadium, playing “One Shining Moment” before 25,000 Wahoos celebrating Virginia’s national basketball championship.


UVA Blue-White Scrimmages Set for Oct. 12

The UVA men’s and women’s basketball teams will hold their Pepsi Blue-White Scrimmages Presented by the Virginia Lottery on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.


Playing Career Ends For Badocchi At Virginia

Virginia redshirt sophomore Francesco Badocchi is leaving the basketball team due to personal reasons, Dean and Markel Families Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Bennett announced Monday.


Harris One Of 13 Players Fighting For Final Team USA Spot

Brooklyn Nets guard and University of Virginia alum Joe Harris is one of 13 remaining players vying for the 12 spots on the USA Basketball National Team roster as the FIBA World Cup approaches.


‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ features Phony Bennett

This week, Hootie talks to Phony Bennett, Chris Dembitz, from the famous Twitter account “If Tony Tweeted,” talking UVA basketball and some of Phony’s famous tweets.


Whoos In Town: Wally Walker

Wally Walker shot his way into legendary status as a Wahoo basketball star during the 1975-76 season, as he led Virginia to its first ACC Tournament championship.


UVA Will Celebrate ‘A Night With The National Champions’ In September At JPJ

The UVA Men’s Basketball program will host A Night with the National Champions on Friday, Sept. 13 at John Paul Jones Arena.


Williams Named Women Leaders In College Sports FBS Administrator Of The Year

Virginia athletics director Carla Williams was announced today as the Women Leaders in College Sports 2019 Administrator of the Year for all NCAA Division I FBS athletics programs.


Team Of Destiny A Big Hit With Wahoo Fans

Written and reported by Jerry Ratcliffe, Chris Graham, Zach Pereles, Scott Ratcliffe and Scott German, “Team of Destiny” has been a huge hit with Cavalier fans across the nation.