Basketball
Why Sanchez? Bennett says he’s faithful, servant-oriented
It was obvious to some of us when Ron Sanchez walked away from Charlotte after his best season there, that there was more to it than just returning to the Tony Bennett nest.
Emotional Tony Bennett says farewell to Virginia Basketball
In an emotion-filled press conference on Friday morning, Tony Bennett choked back his feelings, voice cracking as he laid out his reasons with the candid honesty we’ve come to expect.
Tony Bennett shockingly resigns; Why’s he leaving; Who’s the successor?
Wahoo Nation and the college basketball world were shocked late Thursday afternoon when it was announced that Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is resigning immediately.
MBB: UVA picked to finish fifth in ACC Preseason poll
Virginia was selected fifth in the ACC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll, the league announced Tuesday.
WBB: Johnson named to All-ACC Preseason Team; Hoos selected ninth
Virginia sophomore guard Kymora Johnson has been named a Preseason All-ACC selection following a vote by the league’s head coaches and Blue Ribbon Panel.
Bringing back Kyle Guy already paying dividends
Adding Kyle Guy to Virginia’s basketball staff was a smart move by Tony Bennett, a move that’s already paying benefits for the Cavaliers.
Shock of all shocks: Virginia will play faster on offense
Virginia basketball fans are fired up about Tony Bennett’s change in philosophy and opening up the Cavaliers offense.
UVA loses Top 100 Singleton, focuses on D.C.’s Cam Ward
Tre Singleton, who was in town for UVA’s Blue-White scrimmage last weekend, has committed to Northwestern.
Schedule of events set for UVA’s Pepsi Blue-White Scrimmages
The Virginia men’s and women’s basketball Pepsi Blue-White Scrimmages will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena.
UVA men’s hoops announces 2024-25 schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference released the 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedules on Tuesday. Virginia will play 20 ACC regular-season games, including 10 contests at John Paul Jones Arena.
Virginia announces women’s basketball schedule for 2024-25 season
The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2024-25 women’s basketball conference schedule on Tuesday. Virginia will play 18 regular-season ACC games including nine games at John Paul Jones Arena.
Top-50 PG Mallory: ‘Playing for Tony Bennett is a dream come true’
When it came time to make a commitment to continue his basketball career at the next level, Charlottesville’s Chance Mallory wrestled with the decision.
BREAKING: STAB’s Mallory commits to Virginia
Just days after taking his official visit to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville’s own Chance Mallory announced Friday that he will be attending his hometown college.
Pair of UVA offers announce commitments to Tide, Irish
Two players from the recruiting class of 2025, both offered by Virginia, announced they have committed elsewhere.
Top-100 PF Singleton will visit UVA this weekend
The 6-foot-8, 215-pound, 4-star will choose between the Cavaliers, Clemson, Notre Dame, Louisville, Butler, Purdue, Northwestern and Xavier.
UVA, Maryland to rekindle rivalry on the hardwood
Virginia and Maryland will renew its historic men’s college basketball rivalry in 2025-26 as part of a four-year agreement.
WBB: Cavaliers announce 2024-25 non-conference schedule
The Virginia women’s basketball team announced its 2024-25 non-conference schedule, which features eight games at John Paul Jones Arena in addition to a preseason exhibition game.
Coach Mox promotes Jones to UVA Associate Head Coach
Virginia head women’s basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced that CJ Jones has been promoted to the position of Associate Head Coach effective immediately.
Top-100 PG Tillery sets official visit to Virginia
Keyshaun Tillery, a 4-star from New Hampton School in New Hampshire, announced on Thursday that he will visit five schools.
UVA makes cut for Honolulu point guard Mandaquit
Virginia basketball has made the cut for another 2025 point guard, JJ Mandaquit out of Honolulu, who announced his final nine schools on Monday.