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The Virginia Cavaliers have hired a new basketball coach, and it is an individual who helped author one of the most infamous moments in the program’s history. Virginia confirmed Saturday that it has hired VCU’s Ryan Odom as its new head …
Virginia coach Tony Bennett has made a stunning decision about his future. Bennett has decided to retire from coaching, the school said on Thursday. Bennett’s decision is effective immediately, and he will hold a press conference Friday morning …
The Virginia men’s basketball team saw their season come to an end on Tuesday night with another putrid offensive performance, and one fan who was in attendance managed to sum it up perfectly. Virginia lost 67-42 to fellow 10-seed Colorado …
Virginia on Tuesday saw their NCAA Tournament dreams dashed in brutal fashion. Fans made sure to add insult to injury after the Cavaliers’ unceremonious exit. Virginia lost 67-42 to Colorado State in their First Four showdown at UD Arena in …
College basketball fans were very unhappy to see one arguably undeserving team selected for the NCAA Tournament field. The Virginia Cavaliers were selected for the 68-team field, getting a First Four game against Colorado State as a No. 10 seed. The …
Virginia on Friday flamed out of the ACC Tournament in heartbreaking fashion. Some fans are blaming head coach Tony Bennett for the early exit. Virginia led 58-55 over NC State with just six seconds left at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. …
Furman advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in a game that featured one of the most thrilling finishes you will ever see. Furman, playing as a 13 seed in their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980, trailed 67-65 with …
Duke got hosed by the officials late in their loss to Virginia on Saturday. The Blue Devils and Cavaliers were tied at 68 with 1.2 seconds left. Duke was inbounding the ball and passed to Kyle Filipowski, who charged to the basket for a layup …
It’s still hard to process the cancellation of this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Though we know the cancellation was made with the protection of the health of student-athletes and fans in mind, the lack of a resolution to the …
College basketball is ripe for dramatic storylines. A single-elimination tournament filled with all kinds of schools from all over the country leads to some wild endings and inspiring narratives. But there may never be a story that matches the …
UMBC sent a perfect tweet after Virginia outlasted Purdue in overtime on Saturday to reach the Final Four. The Retrievers’ athletics account sent a tweet featuring a GIF of Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Great Gatsby” raising his glass …
Last season, UMBC became the talk of the country when they made Virginia the first No. 1 seed to fall victim to a 16 seed. This year, the coach of that team is hoping the foe he vanquished goes on to win it all. UMBC coach Ryan Odom admitted he …
After what happened last year, more eyes than usual fell on the Virginia Cavaliers when they kicked off their matchup against 16th-seeded Gardner-Webb on Friday. And once again, the Cavaliers did not look ready to play. The Cavaliers fell early and …
College basketball, more than any other sport, seems to have a dichotomy about its championship contenders. Even at this point in the season, you could convince me that only two or three teams can really win it all. At the same time, I’d be willing …
The 2018 college basketball season is in the past, which means it’s not too early to look ahead to 2018-19. We have a pretty good idea of what recruiting classes will look like, and though some NBA decisions remain in the balance, we can make …
Tony Bennett’s defense put another feather in their cap during Saturday’s game against Pitt. Bennett’s Virginia squad, known for their suffocating defense, went into halftime leading Pitt 30-7. But that’s only half the story. …
