While Virginia has been known for its basketball prowess in the United States, four Cavaliers extended the University’s dominance to a global stage.

Four Cavaliers spend time hooping in Tokyo

By Brandon Brown | August 30, 2021

What many may not know about Virginia basketball is that multiple Cavaliers bridge international waters — most recently, with four of them competing in the Olympics.

Virginia junior guard Trey Murphy III was the only Division I player last season to join the "50-40-90" club, shooting 50.3 percent from the field, 43.3 percent from the three-point line and 92.7 percent from the free-throw line.

Junior guard Trey Murphy III drafted 17th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

By Akhil Rekulapelli | August 1, 2021

Morsell will head to NC State after having an inconsistent few years wearing orange and blue.

KNAPP: The Virginia basketball revolving door sets a dangerous precedent for the future

By Jacob Knapp | April 29, 2021

Singletary and Brogdon had their jerseys raised up in 2009 and 2017, respectively.

BROWN: Is it time for Virginia basketball to revisit the retired jersey discussion? I think so.

By Brandon Brown | April 17, 2021

Superstition may lead you to think that Kihei’s hairstyle has an impact on his play, but statistics can somewhat back it up

LISS AND BROWN: Is Kihei’s hairstyle the key to Virginia’s success?

By Sam Liss and Brandon Brown | March 30, 2021

Morsell averaged 14.8 minutes of playing time per game this season, down from 21.8 in the 2019-20 season.

Casey Morsell enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

By Jude Nanaw | March 28, 2021

No. 15 men’s basketball’s season ends as it falls to Ohio, 62-58

By Joe von Storch | March 21, 2021

The Bobcats used a 16-2 second half run to take control of the game and pull off the upset against the fourth-seeded Cavaliers.

Senior forwards Jay Huff and Sam Hauser will certainly play a key role in Virginia's pursuit of a second national title.

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March Madness Roundtable: Key questions as the tournament begins

By CD Sports Staff | March 20, 2021

With uncertainty brewing ahead of the NCAA Tournament, the CD Sports Staff shares its thoughts about what's to come for the men's basketball team.

After multiple missed opportunities during the Sampson era, Coach Tony Bennett led the Cavaliers to the promised land in 2019.

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Ranking Virginia men’s basketball’s top five tournament teams

By Akhil Rekulapelli | March 20, 2021

From the glory days highlighted by former center Ralph Sampson, a three-time College Player of the Year, to the recent successes under Coach Tony Bennett, Virginia men's basketball has had its fair share of impressive tournament teams.

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LOTHROP: The systems that make Virginia basketball so successful

By Connor Lothrop | March 19, 2021

Under Coach Tony Bennett, the Cavaliers have become infamous for the Pack Line defense and the Blocker-Mover offense — two deliberate and efficient approaches on both ends of the floor that has led Virginia to many wins.

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Meet Sam Hauser: The Wisconsin native who will lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Tournament

By Vignesh Mulay | March 19, 2021

Hauser is playing the best basketball of his season right now, just in time for the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness will be played for the first time since 2019 beginning March 18 after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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March Madness, explained

By Sarah Pettycord | March 18, 2021

Here's everything you need to know about March Madness just in time for the 2021 tournament.

Junior guard Kihei Clark led Virginia with 19 points the last time they faced Gonzaga on Dec. 26. Both the Cavaliers and Bulldogs will be competing in the Western Region of the bracket.

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Men’s basketball preview: The NCAA Tournament

By Joe von Storch and Jude Nanaw | March 18, 2021

Following a disappointing exit due to COVID-19 in the ACC tournament, the Cavaliers will have the opportunity to retake the court against Ohio in the round of 64.

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Taking a look at how former Virginia men’s basketball players are faring in the NBA

By Jacob Tisdale | March 14, 2021

Virginia alumni’s veteran scorers as well as young emerging talent are providing a strong argument that the Cavaliers are capable of producing skilled players at the NBA level.

Virginia Coach Tony Bennett and freshman guard Reece Beekman celebrate after beating Syracuse Thursday in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals

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No. 16 men’s basketball out of ACC tournament after positive COVID-19 test within the program

By Joe von Storch | March 12, 2021

Although the Cavaliers were expected to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, strict testing protocols may keep Virginia out of the “big dance,” effectively ending its season.

Freshman guard Reece Beekman's three-pointer could not have come at a more crucial moment for Virginia.

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No. 16 men’s basketball advances with buzzer beater win against Syracuse

By Jude Nanaw | March 11, 2021

A three-pointer by freshman guard Reece Beekman as the final second ticked away allowed Virginia to escape with the victory.

Virginia looks to sweep both the ACC Tournament and regular season titles in the coming weeks.

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Men’s basketball preview: the ACC Tournament

By Joe von Storch and Jude Nanaw | March 11, 2021

With the expectation that the tournament will be wide open this time around, there are a number of factors that will be crucial in the team’s pathways to the title.

Junior guard Trey Murphy posted an impressive 17 points and six rebounds in Saturday's bout against Louisville.

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No. 21 men’s basketball captures ACC regular season title with win against Louisville

By Jude Nanaw | March 6, 2021

Following a Florida State loss earlier in the day, the door was open for Virginia to prevail in winning the ACC regular season title.

Virginia senior forward Sam Hauser celebrates with assistant coach Brad Soderberg after coming off the court late in the game.

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No. 21 men’s basketball snaps losing streak on senior night, beating Miami 62-51

By Joe von Storch | March 1, 2021

The Cavaliers snapped a three-game skid to clinch a top-four seed and double bye in the ACC tournament next week against the Hurricanes.

Senior forward Sam Hauser led Virginia in scoring with 21 points against the Wolfpack.

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No. 15 men’s basketball drops third game in a row, loses 68-61 against NC State

By Jude Nanaw | February 26, 2021

After 15 straight wins at John Paul Jones Arena, Virginia had their streak snapped by NC State on Wednesday.

Men's Basketball

Four Cavaliers spend time hooping in Tokyo

Junior guard Trey Murphy III drafted 17th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

KNAPP: The Virginia basketball revolving door sets a dangerous precedent for the future

BROWN: Is it time for Virginia basketball to revisit the retired jersey discussion? I think so.

LISS AND BROWN: Is Kihei’s hairstyle the key to Virginia’s success?

Casey Morsell enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

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No. 15 men’s basketball’s season ends as it falls to Ohio, 62-58

March Madness Roundtable: Key questions as the tournament begins

Ranking Virginia men’s basketball’s top five tournament teams

LOTHROP: The systems that make Virginia basketball so successful

Meet Sam Hauser: The Wisconsin native who will lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Tournament

March Madness, explained

Men’s basketball preview: The NCAA Tournament

Taking a look at how former Virginia men’s basketball players are faring in the NBA

No. 16 men’s basketball out of ACC tournament after positive COVID-19 test within the program

No. 16 men’s basketball advances with buzzer beater win against Syracuse

Men’s basketball preview: the ACC Tournament

No. 21 men’s basketball captures ACC regular season title with win against Louisville

No. 21 men’s basketball snaps losing streak on senior night, beating Miami 62-51

No. 15 men’s basketball drops third game in a row, loses 68-61 against NC State

WHITE: White privilege is real — reverse racism is not

Students participate in early voting ahead of Virginia governor race

Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn canceled for second year in a row

BACICA: The state of Virginia men’s soccer

Charlottesville celebrates release of “My Monticello” and its message of reclamation

U.Va. Library revises hours of operations for Clemons Library due to mask non-compliance

U.Va. aims divert 70 percent of waste at Saturday’s annual Green Game against Duke

Weekly average new cases per day of COVID-19 drop sharply between Sunday and Thursday

Men’s soccer downs Boston College, falls to Denver in weekend homestand

Virginia football looks to extend winning streak to three games against Duke

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