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ACC Network Debuts ‘Unbelievable’ UVA National Title Documentary Wednesday
Unbelievable: Virginia’s Improbable Path To A Title will debut on ACC Network on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.
Bling Is Not Tony’s Thing
Tony Bennett was graciously fielding questions from media at the ACC’s annual Operation Basketball last week in Charlotte.
UVA Big Men Put On A Show In Blue-White Scrimmage
Virginia fans got a look at the “new Cavaliers” on Saturday during the Blue-White scrimmage and had to like a lot of what they saw.
Diakite Named To First Team, Cavaliers Picked Fourth In ACC Preseason Poll
The Virginia men’s basketball team was selected fourth by a vote of the media in the ACC Operation Basketball 2019-20 Preseason Poll, announced Thursday.
Diakite, Key Ready To Lead New-Look ‘Hoos
Defending national champion Virginia will have a bit of a different look and feel to the roster with the departures of the “Big Three” of De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy, along with longtime starting center Jack Salt, all of whom will be playing professionally this fall.
Bennett: Now That He’s Tasted A Title, He Wants To Do It Again
In Octobers past, Tony Bennett would visit the city where he made an NBA team, the place he met his wife, the scene of perhaps his most disappointing moment as a coach, but also somewhere that he dreamed about taking Virginia back to college basketball’s apex.
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.
