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Athletic Director Carla Williams unveiled a banner commemorating Holland's achievements and impact on Virginia basketball Saturday.

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Cavalier basketball legends gather to pay tribute to Terry Holland

By Jacob Tisdale | May 8, 2023

Virginia and college athletics royalty assembled in John Paul Jones Arena Saturday afternoon to commemorate Holland’s life, share fond memories and celebrate his many achievements.

Known as “Phony Bennett”, his Twitter account, @IfTonyTweeted, grew to over 24,000 followers as Dembitz made jokes regarding both the state of Cavalier basketball and the sport as a whole.

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Chris Dembitz, beloved Twitter personality behind @IfTonyTweeted, passes away at 49

By Harry Farley | May 5, 2023

A Virginia graduate himself, Dembitz has been a long time fan of the Cavaliers. After revealing himself as Phony Bennett back in 2018, Dembitz has grown into a staple of the Virginia sports Twitter community.

Holland won 326 games as Virginia's head coach and just over 400 for his career.

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Memorial service for Terry Holland to be held Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena

By Ben Anderson | May 3, 2023

Holland coached the Cavaliers from 1974-1990 after a successful playing and coaching career at Davidson College.

Virginia's 2018 loss to UMBC marked the first loss by a No. 1 seed to a No. 16 seed in March Madness history.

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Heartbreak ‘Hoos: Ranking the most gut-wrenching losses in March Madness

By William Smythe | April 13, 2023

In light of the Cavaliers' recent loss, let's take a look down memory lane for the losses that stung most.

Williamson has celebrated some of the highest peaks in Virginia basketball history during her time with the program.

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Celebrating an unsung hero of Virginia basketball

By Max Jensen | April 13, 2023

Anna Williamson covers life as a student manager and lessons she has learned from the Cavalier program.

Although the Cavaliers' season ended in disappointing manner, it was still a successful year for the team.

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Recapping the 2022-23 men’s basketball season

By Harry Farley and Ben Istvan | March 31, 2023

The Cavaliers didn't finish as strong as expected, but their overall campaign should be looked at as a success

Junior forward Kadin Shedrick scored 15 points and added a season-high 13 rebounds in the Cavaliers' loss

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No. 4 men’s basketball upset by Furman in NCAA Tournament

By Ben Istvan | March 16, 2023

The Cavaliers were shocked by the Paladins on the penultimate play of the game

Harris led the Hoyas with 118 assists in the 2021-22 season.

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Midseason transfer and sideline staple Dante Harris is up next for Virginia basketball

By Xander Tilock | March 16, 2023

Next season’s team has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory with Harris ready to fight for key minutes.

The graduate student transfer out of Ohio has brought experience and leadership to a Cavalier team ready to make a run.

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Ben Vander Plas talks basketball, breakfast and becoming a fan favorite

By Jacob Tisdale | March 16, 2023

Virginia's most experienced forward has found himself right at home this season after transferring from Ohio.

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March Madness for dummies

By Ben Anderson | March 16, 2023

A guide on how to properly appreciate the busiest three weeks in the college basketball calendar.

The Cavaliers made the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time in nine tries.

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Men’s basketball awarded a No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament

By Harry Farley | March 12, 2023

The Cavaliers are set to face off against the thirteenth-seeded Furman Paladins Thursday in Orlando, Fla. Tip-off time and television broadcast information will be announced at a later date.

Freshman guard Isaac McKneely was one of just two Cavalier scorers to reach double digits, scoring 10 points.

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No.13 men’s basketball falls short in ACC Championship Tournament Final against Duke

By Harry Farley | March 12, 2023

A 16-48 split from the field and 12 turnovers crippled the Virginia offense which looked out of sorts all night long

Graduate student forward Jayden Gardner led all players with 23 points and 12 rebounds Friday

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No. 13 men’s basketball manhandles Clemson, advances to ACC Tournament Final

By Harry Farley | March 11, 2023

The Cavaliers had their way with the Tigers, surging to a blowout victory in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament

Junior guard Reece Beekman exploded for 15 points and a joint season-high five steals in the Cavaliers victory Thursday

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No. 13 men’s basketball handles North Carolina, advances in ACC Tournament

By Ben Istvan | March 10, 2023

The Cavaliers defeated the Tar Heels to advance to the semifinals of the ACC Tournament

Junior guard Reece Beekman earned the most awards of any Virginia player, most notably winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

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Three Virginia men’s basketball players earn individual All-ACC honors

By Ben Anderson | March 9, 2023

Junior Reece Beekman was the most lauded, earning ACC Defensive Player of the Year as well as Third-Team All-ACC and All-Defensive team.

Virginia knows its seed — and therefore its chances of advancing — in the NCAA Tournament may hinge on its performance in Greensboro.

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ISTVAN: What would each result in the ACC Tournament mean for Virginia’s seeding in the NCAA Tournament?

By Ben Istvan | March 9, 2023

The Cavaliers have a variety of potential results for seeding in the NCAA Tournament when it comes to their performance in the ACC Tournament.

Senior guard Armaan Franklin scored 16 points to lead the Cavaliers to an ACC regular season championship

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No. 13 men’s basketball bests Louisville to earn share of ACC regular season title

By Ben Istvan | March 5, 2023

The Cavaliers got their hands on the ACC regular season title with their defeat of the Cardinals

Clemson hit four shots in a row before a three-pointer and jump shot from freshman guard Isaac McKneely, keeping them within striking distance at 46-36.

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No. 13 men’s basketball stops the bleeding, holds on against Clemson

By Harry Farley | March 1, 2023

The Cavaliers got back on track against the Tigers, snapping their two-game skid

The Cavaliers outscored the Tar Heels in the second half, but their comeback bid fell short

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No. 6 men’s basketball struggles in loss to North Carolina

By Harry Farley | February 27, 2023

The Cavaliers split the season series with the Tar Heels following their road defeat Saturday

The Cavaliers scored a season-low 48 points in their defeat to the Eagles

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No. 6 men’s basketball shocked on the road by Boston College

By Ben Istvan | February 23, 2023

The Cavaliers' four-game winning streak was brought to a close by the Eagles

Cavalier basketball legends gather to pay tribute to Terry Holland

Chris Dembitz, beloved Twitter personality behind @IfTonyTweeted, passes away at 49

Memorial service for Terry Holland to be held Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena

Heartbreak ‘Hoos: Ranking the most gut-wrenching losses in March Madness

Celebrating an unsung hero of Virginia basketball

Recapping the 2022-23 men’s basketball season

No. 4 men’s basketball upset by Furman in NCAA Tournament

Midseason transfer and sideline staple Dante Harris is up next for Virginia basketball

Ben Vander Plas talks basketball, breakfast and becoming a fan favorite

March Madness for dummies

Men’s basketball awarded a No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament

No.13 men’s basketball falls short in ACC Championship Tournament Final against Duke

No. 13 men’s basketball manhandles Clemson, advances to ACC Tournament Final

No. 13 men’s basketball handles North Carolina, advances in ACC Tournament

Three Virginia men’s basketball players earn individual All-ACC honors

ISTVAN: What would each result in the ACC Tournament mean for Virginia’s seeding in the NCAA Tournament?

No. 13 men’s basketball bests Louisville to earn share of ACC regular season title

No. 13 men’s basketball stops the bleeding, holds on against Clemson

No. 6 men’s basketball struggles in loss to North Carolina

No. 6 men’s basketball shocked on the road by Boston College

Board of Visitors to address diversity initiatives with Supreme Court affirmative action ruling pending

LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

ISTVAN: Starting pitching the key for Virginia baseball in NCAA Tournament

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

Board of Visitors discusses DEI initiatives, faculty political affiliations and U.Va.’s ranking

The committee on the College at Wise discusses efforts to improve retention rates

LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

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