Sophomore forward De’Andre Hunter finished with 18 points in Virginia's victory over William & Mary, shooting 9-10 from the free throw line, and junior guard Kyle Guy had 16 points, 11 of which came in the second half.
Whether it’s his charisma in the huddle, a no-look pass to Jack Salt for a dunk or a three-pointer to seal the deal, Ty Jerome has what it takes to get the undefeated No. 5 Virginia men's basketball team to the next level.
The Cavaliers (10-0) never trailed in the 69-52 win over the Gamecocks (4-6).
In a game that saw both teams shoot less than 30 percent, the No. 4 Virginia men’s basketball team stymied VCU’s upset bid, winning 57-49 in front of a packed crowd at John Paul Jones Arena Sunday afternoon.
With Virginia off to a blistering hot start, it’s time we recognize some of the best performers so far.
The No. 4 Cavaliers (8-0) never trailed in their 38-point win over the Bears and 13 different players on Virginia’s roster saw action on the court.
Virginia had five players in double figures, including senior center Jack Salt. Salt finished with 12 points, a career-high, along with seven rebounds.
The Cavaliers were led by sophomore forward De’Andre Hunter, who followed up two-consecutive 15 and 20-point efforts with 23 against the Flyers. The 23 points tied Hunter’s career high.
Led by sophomore forward De’Andre Hunter — who had 15 points on 5-9 shooting, while also adding nine assists and eight rebounds — Virginia cruised to a 22-point victory.
No. 4 Virginia beat Coppin State 97-40, a game in which it never trailed.
The Cavalier Daily sports staff breaks down some players to watch and keys to the game for men’s and women’s basketball.
In its second game of the season, the Virginia men’s basketball team defeated George Washington, 76-57.
Despite a slow start, Virginia clicked on both ends of the floor for a good chunk of its season opening victory against Towson.
Virginia men’s basketball will open the season Tuesday night at John Paul Jones Arena against Towson.
Sophomore safety Joey Blount delves into other inside information on how he manages school and sports, his NFL mentor, the best (and worst) dancers on the team and Coach Bronco Mendenhall’s idiosyncrasies — including the pregame tradition of toast.
The CD sports staff takes a look at the prospects for Virginia men’s and women’s basketball with both seasons starting next week.
The overwhelming questions for Virginia men’s basketball in the build up to the 2018-19 season have been in regards to the infamous UMBC game. How can they respond to such a loss?
The addition of Braxton Key elevates Virginia to a sure-fire national contender, with his versatile defense and crafty offense giving the Cavaliers another dangerous weapon.
Junior transfer forward Braxton Key was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA after filing for a hardship waiver in June.
Ten intriguing matchups for the Cavaliers this season
