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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. …
Nobody is free from the Michael Jordan crying face after a loss. Especially not teams that blew double-digit leads and choked late to lose a Final Four spot like Virginia. After the Cavaliers blew a lead late against Syracuse in the Elite Eight …
This year’s Sweet 16 is jam-packed with fascinating intersectional match-ups. Coaching legends, prestigious programs and elite players litter the landscape. Here are 16 interesting numbers to keep in mind as you watch the eight regional semifinal …
The Virginia Cavaliers were knocked out of the last two NCAA Tournaments by Michigan State, and when this year’s brackets came out, many predicted the Spartans would make it 3-for-3 in the Elite Eight showdown the two teams were slated for. …
The unexpected continued to happen in the NCAA Tournament’s East Region on Sunday, with No. 7 seed Michigan State knocking off No. 2 seed Virginia. Cavs forward Darion Atkins felt his team did not put forth a respectable effort, to put it …
Virginia beat Coastal Carolina 70-59 on Friday night in their first-round NCAA Tournament game, but it was not a smooth contest for the Cavaliers. Virginia, the top-seeded team in the East Region following a 29-6 showing in the regular season, …
Virginia dominated Syracuse on Saturday to win its first ACC championship in 33 years. The Cavaliers cruised their way to a 75-56 victory with the help of an enthusiastic crowd that was deafening at times. How loud were the fans? Virginia head coach …
Giant heads have become one of the most popular forms of taunting, heckling and praise during sporting events across the country over the past couple of years. Whether it be a blown-up head of your favorite player or a giant cutout of an …
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is no stranger to fans storming the court. His No. 3 Blue Devils have lost four games this season. All have been on the road, and the opposing fans have rushed the court each time. Virginia fans did the same following …
