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Sophomore guard Reece Beekman had an excellent season, leading the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.

Reece Beekman has NBA talent — the question is how he will get to the next level

By Sam Liss | April 28, 2022

Entering his junior season, Beekman is willing to once again excel as a silent assassin alongside Clark, but Bennett must decide if it is time to encourage the Milwaukee native to be a little louder — the Cavaliers’ season and Beekman’s NBA future might depend on it.

Despite working their way back into the lead after trailing at halftime, the Cavaliers ultimately fell short against the Bonnies in the closing seconds.

Virginia’s season ends with a 52-51 loss against St. Bonaventure

By William Smythe | March 23, 2022

Junior guard Armaan Franklin was spectacular Sunday, at one point scoring 17 points in a row with no Virginia player interrupting him.

Virginia basketball grinds its way to a 71-69 road victory over North Texas

By Ben Anderson | March 21, 2022

For the first time since 2013, Virginia faithful will not be able to root for their Cavaliers in the NCAA Tournament.

LOTHROP: Why Virginia basketball missed the NCAA Tournament

By Connor Lothrop | March 21, 2022

Senior forward Jayden Gardner and sophomore guard Reece Beekman were the stars of the show, combining for half of Virginia's points.

Virginia survives its first NIT game against Mississippi State 60-57

By William Smythe | March 17, 2022

Virginia had an up-and-down final portion of the season, ultimately coming up short in the ACC Tournament.

Men’s basketball’s third trimester report card

By Harry Farley | March 15, 2022

Previewing Virginia Men’s Basketball and the National Invitational Tournament

By William Smythe | March 15, 2022

After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013, the Cavaliers have accepted their bid to partake in the National Invitational Tournament.

Senior guard Kihei Clark and the Cavaliers could never get in a rhythm offensively in a frustrating end to the ACC Tournament.

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Virginia basketball is completely shut down by North Carolina in a 63-43 loss

By Ben Anderson | March 11, 2022

The Cavaliers were never truly able to get anything going offensively, falling behind early and never catching up to the Tar Heels to seal their ACC Tournament demise.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner led Virginia with 17 points and hit the last two free throws to ice the game away.

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Virginia basketball grinds its way to a hard-fought 51-50 victory over Louisville

By Ben Anderson | March 10, 2022

The Cavaliers relied on a strong defensive performance to win a slugfest of a game against the Cardinals.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner's 21 points were not enough for the Cavaliers to pull out a victory.

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Virginia basketball falls in heartbreaking fashion on senior day to Florida State 64-63

By Ben Anderson | February 27, 2022

The Cavaliers led by as many as 11 in the second half, but a furious comeback by the Seminoles negated any opportunity for Virginia to bounce back from the loss against Duke on Wednesday.

Senior guard Kihei Clark scored a game-high 25 points in what could be his last Duke home game.

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Virginia basketball succumbs in hard-fought loss to Duke 65-61

By Ben Anderson | February 25, 2022

After leading by as many as five in the first half, the size and speed of the Blue Devils was simply too much to overcome, even in front of what was by far the best home crowd Virginia has seen all season.

Sophomore guard Reece Beekman stunned Duke with a last-second three-pointer in the first matchup between the two teams.

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Virginia basketball set to take on Duke in a primetime rematch on Wednesday

By Ben Anderson | February 23, 2022

After a strong 74-71 road win against Miami on Saturday, Virginia basketball will look to recreate its best moment of the season, as No. 7 Duke comes to John Paul Jones arena Wednesday evening.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner led all scorers in the game with 23 points.

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Virginia basketball’s tournament hopes stay alive with crucial 74-71 victory against Miami

By William Smythe | February 20, 2022

Despite being down as many as 10 points in the second half, the Cavaliers came back to grab an important road victory to keep pace in the ACC standings.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner's 17 points and 14 rebounds simply were not enough for the Cavaliers to gut out a win.

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Virginia basketball falls in rematch to Virginia Tech 62-53

By Ben Anderson | February 15, 2022

Despite good performances from Virginia's front court, the lack of perimeter shooting was ultimately the demise of the Cavaliers in the rivalry game.

Senior guard Kihei Clark was also instrumental in the victory with his calm court presence.

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Virginia keeps four-game winning streak alive in 63-53 victory over Georgia Tech

By William Smythe | February 13, 2022

Senior forward Jayden Gardner scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Cavaliers to an even stronger in-conference record.

Sophomore guard Reece Beekman delivered the game-winning shot for the Cavaliers against the Blue Devils.

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Virginia basketball stuns no. 7 Duke 69-68 in an all-time classic at Cameron Indoor

By William Smythe | February 8, 2022

Sophomore guard Reece Beekman capped off a historic night for the Cavaliers with a clutch three-pointer.

Junior guard Armaan Franklin scored a game-high 22 points, his most in a Virginia uniform.

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Virginia men’s basketball impresses in a must-win game against Miami

By Ben Anderson | February 7, 2022

In front of the best home crowd the team has seen all year, Virginia finally put it all together, proving that on its best day, it can play with anyone in the ACC.

Senior forward Jayden Gardner was second in scoring for the Cavaliers with 17 points.

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Virginia basketball defeats Boston College at home 67-55

By Ben Anderson | February 2, 2022

Four different Cavaliers scored more than 10 points, and the Virginia defense stifled Boston College

The Cavaliers will need a special late-season run in order to make the NCAA Tournament.

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Men’s basketball’s second trimester report card

By Harry Farley | February 1, 2022

The past 11 games have seen a streaky Virginia team looking different from one game to the next.

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Virginia basketball falls short 69-65 despite a late comeback attempt against Notre Dame

By William Smythe | January 31, 2022

Virginia struggled to defend the three-point line in a loss where the Cavaliers simply could not keep up with the Fighting Irish.

Men's Basketball

Reece Beekman has NBA talent — the question is how he will get to the next level

Virginia’s season ends with a 52-51 loss against St. Bonaventure

Virginia basketball grinds its way to a 71-69 road victory over North Texas

LOTHROP: Why Virginia basketball missed the NCAA Tournament

Virginia survives its first NIT game against Mississippi State 60-57

Men’s basketball’s third trimester report card

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