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Tale of the Tape: Coppin State vs. Virginia
The Coppin State Eagles (0-3) come to John Paul Jones Arena Friday night looking for their first win of the 2018-19 season after finishing 5-27 last year.
Diakite Hoping To Continue Correcting Early Miscues
Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett said on the team’s media day two weeks ago that forward Mamadi Diakite has shown signs of improvement in the offseason, and added that he believes Wahoo fans will see those improvements on the court.
Lesson Learned: Virginia Has Work To Do After Lackluster Second Half In Win Over GW
Sunday was one of those early season, Rent-A-Victim games, that coaches like Tony Bennett love for a couple of reasons.
Virginia Cavaliers Defeat George Washington, 76-57
The backcourt duo of Kyle Guy and Ty Jerome was too much for George Washington to handle at John Paul Jones Arena Sunday against No. 5 Virginia. The pair combined for 40 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and eight 3-pointers as the Cavaliers (2-0) never trailed in a 76-57 romp of the visiting Colonials.
Tale of the Tape: Virginia Cavaliers vs. George Washington Colonials
Scott Ratcliffe breaks down Sunday’s hoops game pitting #5 Virginia and George Washington.
Year 10 Off To Good Start For Tony Bennett, Virginia
Tony Bennett opened his 10th season at Virginia in style on Tuesday night as the fifth-ranked Cavaliers blew out visiting Towson, 73-42.
Photo Gallery: UVA Basketball Defeats Towson In Season Opener
Virginia’s 73-42 win over Towson on Tuesday. Photos by John Markon.
Virginia Cavaliers Top Towson in Season Opener, 73-42
Virginia’s season opener against Towson got off to a slow start Tuesday night at John Paul Jones Arena, but junior guard Ty Jerome caught fire and sparked his teammates offensively as the Cavaliers cruised to a 73-42 win.
Kihei Clark Brings An Edge To Virginia Backcourt
Virginia freshman point guard Kihei Clark has always played with an added edge, a desire to prove he belongs with the big boys. Officially listed at 5-foot-9 and 155 pounds, Clark is often oversized, but don’t get it twisted — this kid can ball.
Tale of the Tape: Virginia Basketball Opens Tuesday Vs. Towson
Scott Ratcliffe breaks down Tuesday’s season opener between Virginia and Towson.
Ty Jerome: Ready To Do What It Takes To Win
Entering his third year, Virginia point guard Ty Jerome is approaching the upcoming season just like he would any other.
Tony Talks Hoops
With so much versatility dotting Virginia’s basketball roster heading into Tony Bennett’s 10th season as the Cavaliers’ coach, I couldn’t help but ask if this team reminded him of any he has coached or if it was unique.
Versatile Braxton Key: A Blessing to Virginia Basketball Prospects in 2018-19
The great Tom Petty once sang how the waiting is the hardest part. For Virginia junior Braxton Key, waiting months and months for a decision from the NCAA on whether he’d be eligible to play this season wasn’t easy, but now that he’s cleared and ready to contribute, he can look back positively on the experience.
Key Gives Virginia The Shot In The Arm The Cavaliers Needed
One prominent national sportswriter was munching on his lunch during a break at Wednesday’s ACC Operation Basketball media day in Charlotte, when he shared that he had moved Virginia up to No. 1 on his ACC preseason ballot.
This Time, Jack Salt Will Return To The Floor As A Senior Captain
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Entering his final season as a member of the Virginia basketball team, center Jack Salt is excited to get back on the court — this time as a senior captain.
Bennett On Coming Back To Charlotte: “It Stung, But It’s OK”
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tony Bennett walked into the Spectrum Center on Wednesday. He was wearing a smile.
Guy Still Trying To Exorcise Demons From Last March’s Upset Loss
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Virginia All-American guard Kyle Guy stepped onto the hardwood at the Spectrum Center to field questions for ACC Operation Basketball Wednesday, a full 222 days after he and the Cavaliers became a part of history on the very same floor.
Sources Say Key’s Hardship Request Will Be Approved Next Week
According to sources close to Virginia’s basketball program, the NCAA has approved Braxton Key’s hardship request and the 6-foot-8 power forward will be eligible to play for the Cavaliers this season.
New Season, New Title For Associate Head Coach Jason Williford
New NCAA rules allowed college basketball teams to begin practicing Wednesday, a couple of weeks earlier than in the past, and there were no surprises at defending ACC champion Virginia. Associate Head Coach Jason Williford The only intrigue was the question of when Alabama transfer Braxton Key will learn if his hardship application will be […]
ACC Releases League Schedule; Hoos Open Jan. 5 Against FSU
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2018-19 men’s basketball conference schedule Thursday. Viewers will again have television access to every league game, from the conference opener on New Year’s Day through the conclusion of the 66th New York Life ACC Tournament in mid-March. All 135 ACC regular-season league games and all 14 games of the […]
