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By Jude Nanaw | December 6, 2020The matchup was the second of a three-game home stretch for Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena.
The matchup was the second of a three-game home stretch for Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena.
After tumbling 11 spots in the latest AP Poll, the Cavaliers flexed their muscles on both ends of the floor early in the game before coasting to a dominant victory over the Red Flash.
As someone who has witnessed great teams struggle in early matchups time and time again, I have faith in the development of this unbelievably talented team and the 2020-2021 season.
At the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., the Cavaliers (1-1, 0-0 ACC) were downed by the Dons (2-1, 0-0 WCC) in a shocking upset, often looking lost on the offensive side of the ball.
The Cavaliers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) defeated Towson (0-1, 0-0 CAA) on the shoulders of an offensive explosion led by junior Trey Murphy and senior Sam Hauser, who combined for 40 points.
Despite a slightly shortened non-conference schedule, the Cavaliers will face one of the program’s most daunting schedules in recent years, highlighted by several marquee non-conference matchups.
With the deal being a two-way contract, Diakite will split time between the Bucks and their NBA G-League affiliate team the Wisconsin Herd.
Just a week out from the start of the 2020-21 season, the Cavaliers are slated to face a challenge in filling the void left behind by the departure of forward Mamadi Diakite and guard Braxton Key.
As the world of college basketball is poised for a dramatic shake-up following the resurgence of prep-to-pro recruits, Virginia finds itself positioned better than anyone else thanks to its unique approach.
The team discussed player development during the offseason, the complications of COVID-19 in the basketball world and expectations for the new season.
For senior guard Tomas Woldetensae and sophomore center Francisco Caffaro, going home is not an option. In fact, it has not been an option for over a year.
While the details of the Cavaliers’ season opener remain unknown, here are 10 things that all Virginia men's basketball fans should be looking forward to for the 2020-21 season.
With the 2019-20 NBA season coming to a close and all three players’ teams eliminated from contention, it’s a good time to review how Virginia’s "Big 3" fared in their rookie seasons.
After considering declaring for the NBA draft, senior forward Jay Huff will return to Virginia for a final season with the Cavaliers.
Every year of the Bennett era has had its highlights, but it is undeniable that the 2013-14 and 2018-19 seasons and teams were particularly memorable.
As he prepares for the NBA, let’s take a look at exactly how Diakite reached this point.
Jay Huff finds time to improve his game during quarantine as he looks forward to his senior season.
With the 2019-20 season brought to an unfortunate early close, the Virginia men’s basketball team will have to look ahead to next season to defend its national title.
The victory was a program-defining moment for the Virginia community and elicited intense reactions, emotions and memories.
When you’re sitting at John Paul Jones Arena watching the men’s basketball team play, a lot more is going into your experience as a fan than you might imagine.