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Tar Heeled and feathered

By Ashley Robertson | February 18, 2013

Allegedly, the “hot hand” in basketball is merely a myth. Researchers from Cornell and Stanford University studied NBA shooting records and conducted a controlled experiment with college athletes to conclude, “the outcomes of previous shots influenced [players’] predictions but not their performance.” Essentially, making one shot does nothing to increase the odds of sinking the next.

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Cavaliers fall short to North Carolina, 93-81

By Fritz Metzinger | February 17, 2013

Despite junior guard Joe Harris’ second consecutive enthralling offensive performance, Virginia yielded season-highs in points and 3-pointers made in a fast-paced 93-81 loss to North Carolina in Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. Harris scored a career-high 27 points for the Cavaliers (19-7, 8-4 ACC), including 20 on 7-of-9 shooting in the second half, while leading his team to a conference-season high 58.5 percent from the field.

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Tar Heels stomp Cavaliers, 93-81

By Fritz Metzinger | February 16, 2013

Despite junior guard Joe Harris’ second consecutive enthralling offensive performance, Virginia yielded season-highs in points and 3-pointers made in a fast-paced 93-81 defeat to North Carolina in Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. Harris scored a career-high 27 points, including 20 on 7-of-9 shooting in the second half, for the Cavaliers (19-7, 8-4 ACC), who shot a conference-season high 58.5 percent from the field.

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Virginia to take on North Carolina

By Kerry Mitchell | February 13, 2013

Within the familiar confines of John Paul Jones Arena, the Virginia men’s basketball team is virtually unstoppable.

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Virginia torches Tech, 73-55

February 13, 2013

The Virginia men’s basketball team has been unstoppable at John Paul Jones Arena of late, and Tuesday was no different as the Cavaliers completed a season sweep of rival Virginia Tech, 73-55.

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Cavaliers take on in-state rival Virginia Tech

By Daniel Weltz | February 11, 2013

Coach Tony Bennett did not hesitate when he saw freshman wunderkind Justin Anderson cough up a turnover with a showboating behind-the-back-dribble in the Virginia basketball team’s 78-41 blowout win against Clemson last Thursday.

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Cavaliers demolish Terrapins

By Daniel Weltz | February 10, 2013

The Virginia men’s basketball team carried its momentum from last week’s historic defeat of Clemson Thursday into College Park Sunday, beating Maryland 80-69.

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Virginia demolishes Clemson, 78-41

By Daniel Weltz | February 7, 2013

The Cavaliers rewrote the record books in their 78-41 demolition of Clemson Thursday night, earning their most lopsided conference win since March 11, 1983 and setting a John Paul Jones Arena record with their 13th straight home victory.

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Cavaliers take on Clemson, seek redemption

By Peter Nance | February 6, 2013

The Virginia men’s basketball team’s matchup against Clemson Thursday presents an opportunity to earn two different types of redemption.

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Cavs fall short, show potential in equal measures

By Fritz Metzinger | February 5, 2013

At certain points this season, such as the first half of its 66-60 loss to Georgia Tech last Sunday, the Virginia men’s basketball team has resembled an ACC juggernaut.

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Yellow Jackets sting Virginia 66-60

By Fritz Metzinger | February 3, 2013

Virginia’s four-game winning streak ended unceremoniously Thursday with a 66-60 road loss to ACC bottom-feeder Georgia Tech.

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Cavaliers head to Atlanta, face off against Yellow Jackets

By Kerry Mitchell | January 30, 2013

The Virginia men’s basketball team is flying high after Tuesday’s thrilling win against No. 19 NC State.

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Ugly by design

By Daniel Weltz | January 30, 2013

There is undeniable appeal in watching a juggernaut churn out championships. The Yankees’ 27 titles attract fans nationwide.

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No place like home

By Ian Rappaport | January 29, 2013

With the Virginia men’s basketball team holding a far from secure 56-55 lead and 26.1 seconds showing on the clock, Jontel Evans found himself in the same situation he had been in when the first half came to a close — at the free throw line.

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Virginia to take on staunch NC State rival

By Peter Nance | January 29, 2013

Following a weekend win against Boston College, the Virginia men’s basketball team plays host to No.

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Anderson shines, Virginia wins third straight

By Daniel Weltz | January 26, 2013

Virginia (14-5, 4-2 ACC) won its 11th straight home game with a second half offensive flourish in a 65-51 win against Boston College(9-10, 1-5 ACC) to notch its third straight ACC victory.

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Cavaliers roll 74-58 against rival Hokies

By Ian Rappaport | January 24, 2013

The Virginia men’s basketball team sailed by Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, building a 9-point lead by halftime en route to a workmanlike 74-58 victory. Freshman forward Evan Nolte led Virginia’s offensive efforts.

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Cavs face off against Hokies in ACC matchup

By Peter Nance | January 24, 2013

Following a 20-point weekend win against Florida State Saturday, the Virginia men’s basketball team travels to Blacksburg Thursday to face rival Virginia Tech.

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After long journey, Browman's time arrives

By Fritz Metzinger | January 24, 2013

Virginia senior point guard Doug Browman stands apart from his teammates. He spoke to me from outside the Cavaliers’ swanky film room — in which Browman’s higher-profile teammates address the media — after Saturday’s 56-36 clobbering of Florida State.

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State of the Hoo-nion

By Sean McGoey | January 23, 2013

This year’s Virginia men’s basketball team shares some undeniable similarities with last year’s NCAA tournament squad, as the midpoint in college basketball season approaches.