Basketball
Update on Mamadi Diakite, NBA
Virginia’s Mamadi Diakite continued to test the NBA Draft waters on Wednesday when he worked out with several other hopefuls for the Sacramento Kings.
U-Hall: Expect A Big BOOM On Saturday
If you haven’t had the chance to get a last glimpse of University Hall, make it a priority in the next few days.
UVA Basketball Notebook: Updates on Kyle Guy, Hausers
After performing well at the NBA Combine, there is some speculation that former Virginia guard Kyle Guy has improved his chances in next month’s NBA Draft.
Dabo & Tony: Tony says it was a ‘Team of Destiny’
Dabo & Tony. Tony says it was a "Team of Destiny." https://t.co/qJKN8RHvT2 — Jerry Ratcliffe (@JerryRatcliffe) May 16, 2019
UVA Hoops Notebook — Guy: ‘I Work My Ass Off’
Former Virginia guard Kyle Guy, projected to be a second-round choice in next month’s NBA Draft, was very active during the first day of the NBA Combine in Chicago on Thursday.
Get Your Own Piece of U Hall History
The Virginia athletics department announced today (May 15) a supply of bricks from the exterior of University Hall will be available for free on Thursday, May 16.
Notebook: Update on Mamadi Diakite After the G-League Elite Camp, Hauser Brothers Update
Virginia’s Mamadi Diakite was not among the 10 potential NBA Draft prospects to receive an invitation to the NBA Combine following the conclusion of Tuesday’s G-League Elite Camp in Chicago.
UVA Basketball: Recruiting, NBA Camp Updates
While Virginia officially signed Italian guard Tomas Woldetensae to a National Letter of Intent on Monday, the highly coveted Hauser brothers were making their final visit at Michigan State, and Mamadi Diakite was attending the G League’s Elite Camp in Chicago.
Juzang Chooses Kentucky Over Wahoos
Highly sought after 5-star shooting guard Johnny Juzang has committed to play for Kentucky.
Hausers Visit Virginia
Virginia basketball recruiting is heating up with an official visit from the Hauser brothers today and Friday.
Tomas Woldetensae Commits to Virginia
Virginia basketball will have a little Italian flavor in the mix next season with the Cavaliers’ addition of junior college transfer guard Tomas Woldetensae.
UVA Hosts JUCO Transfer
Replacing the sharpshooting skills of Kyle Guy and Ty Jerome won’t be easy, but Virginia may have an answer for at least part of the solution.
PUMA Relaunches Ralph Sampson’s Original Sneaker
PUMA is re-releasing Sampson’s original OG sneakers from his early days with the NBA’s Houston Rockets.
Tony Bennett Headed to Augusta National
Shortly after winning the national championship last month, Virginia coach Tony Bennett mentioned to CBS commentator Jim Nantz about playing a round of golf at Augusta National, home of the Masters.
Ralph Sampson pens foreword to Team of Destiny
We are delighted to announce that Ralph Sampson, the greatest player in Virginia history, has written the foreword for our upcoming book: Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship.
UVA Sets Date for Implosion of University Hall
Ralph’s House is coming down.Virginia announced today that University Hall, former home of Cavaliers men’s and women’s basketball, will be imploded on May 25. It’s demolition is part of the athletic department’s master plan, and the space will be replaced by two new grass practice fields for athletics use, with a completion date of August 2020.
UVA Among Star Recruit Juzang’s Final Schools
Five-star recruit Johnny Juzang announced Sunday afternoon that he has narrowed his list to four schools: Virginia, Kentucky, Kansas, and Oregon.
McKoy’s HS Coach: UVA Getting A Good One
Shawan Robinson knows ACC basketball. He played at Clemson. His cousin, Jamal Robinson, played at Virginia. So when he says one of his players is ACC caliber, UVA caliber, he knows what he’s talking about.
Guy Not Returning, Anthony To Transfer
Virginia basketball will definitely have a vastly different look next season with at least five, possibly six members of the national championship team moving on.