Men's Basketball

Dynamic forward De'Andre Hunter from the 2018-19 national championship team would pose problems for the 2014 ACC champions in a hypothetical match-up.

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The great Bennett era debate: The 2013-14 ACC champions vs. the 2018-19 national champions

By Zach Zamoff | May 28, 2020

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.

In the 2019 championship game, Diakite contributed nine points and seven rebounds, helping Virginia secure its first national title.

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Mamadi Diakite leaves Virginia a hero, champion and college graduate

By Vignesh Mulay | May 14, 2020

As he prepares for the NBA, let’s take a look at exactly how Diakite reached this point.

Junior forward Jay Huff heated up late in the season, becoming a defensive weapon while improving his range on offense.

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Jay Huff focuses on what’s next as he prepares for his final season with the Cavaliers

By Caroline Lund | April 20, 2020

Jay Huff finds time to improve his game during quarantine as he looks forward to his senior season.

With the departures of Diakite and Key, Clark will be one of the most experienced Cavaliers on the team next season.

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An early look at the 2020-21 Virginia men’s basketball team

By Zach Zamoff | April 20, 2020

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.

Murphy III chose Virginia over ACC rival Pittsburgh, 2018 national champion Villanova and Houston.

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Rice transfer guard Trey Murphy III commits to Virginia

By Akhil Rekulapelli | April 14, 2020

The 6-foot-8 guard chose Virginia over offers from Villanova, Pittsburgh and Houston, among other schools.

When the final buzzer rang that Tuesday night, members across the Virginia family — from Minneapolis to Tajikistan — were overwhelmed with feelings of pride, happiness and redemption.

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Virginia fans reminisce about 2019 National Championship one year later

By Vignesh Mulay | April 10, 2020

The victory was a program-defining moment for the Virginia community and elicited intense reactions, emotions and memories.

Thanks to the success of Virginia men's basketball — and their marketing team — John Paul Jones Arena fills most, if not all of its 14,593 seats every game.

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An inside look at how Virginia Athletics Marketing prepares for a men’s basketball game

By Sarah Pettycord | April 10, 2020

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.

Virginia fans had more than their fair share of heart-stopping moments during the Cavaliers' 2019 national championship run.

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Reliving the five best moments of Virginia men’s basketball’s national championship run

By Zach Zamoff | April 8, 2020

Virginia advanced to its first Final Four since 1984 then made program history when it beat Texas Tech in overtime to win the national title. The Cavaliers did so in miraculous fashion, down by at least three points in the final 20 seconds of their last three games.

Despite the obstacles, this season proved to be Coach Tony Bennett’s most impressive performance at the helm of the Cavaliers.

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AMJAD: Why 2020 was Tony Bennett’s best coaching performance

By Muhammad Amjad | March 27, 2020

The 2019-20 men’s basketball season was the most unpredictable, chaotic and, ultimately, shortest season that the sport has ever seen.

Kihei Clark and the Cavaliers were ready for the postseason, fresh off of 11 wins in their last 12 games.

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MULAY: The case for why Virginia could have won its second straight national title

By Vignesh Mulay | March 23, 2020

The NCAA’s decision leaves Virginia fans with one of the biggest "what-ifs" in program history — could the Cavaliers have defied the odds and won the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year?

Virginia will not have a chance to compete in the ACC Tournament as the remainder of the competition has been cancelled.

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2020 ACC Tournament canceled following COVID-19 concerns

By Vignesh Mulay and Eva Surovell | March 12, 2020

The announcement comes following several decisions made by the NCAA and other sports organizations in an attempt to slow the outbreak.

Senior guard Braxton Key and senior forward Mamadi Diakite hope to add another highlight to their illustrious Virginia careers with an ACC championship.

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Previewing the contenders and dark horses of the 2020 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament

By Akhil Rekulapelli | March 10, 2020

A strong showing by Virginia could convince the NCAA Tournament committee to grant the Cavaliers a top-four seed, while a run by a middle-of-the-road team like NC State could push it off the bubble and into the Big Dance.

Kihei Clark and Mamadi Diakite are leading Virginia in assists and points, respectively,

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Mamadi Diakite and Kihei Clark land on All-ACC teams

By Vignesh Mulay | March 9, 2020

Senior forward Mamadi Diakite and sophomore guard Kihei Clark both received All-ACC honors for the 2019-20 season, the league office announced Monday.

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark sank a huge three-pointer with 28 seconds left to seal the win for the Cavaliers.

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No. 22 men’s basketball defeats No. 10 Louisville 57-54

By Akhil Rekulapelli | March 7, 2020

Notably, this game marked Senior Day for the Cavaliers, as forward Mamadi Diakite and guard Braxton Key were honored before tipoff.

Junior forward Jay Huff and senior forward Mamadi Diakite combined for 31 points for Virginia in a low-scoring affair against ACC foe Miami.

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No. 22 men’s basketball holds off Miami 46-44

By Akhil Rekulapelli | March 5, 2020

Jay Huff and Mamadi Diakite led the way for Virginia, combining for 31 points to secure the Cavaliers' tenth win in the last 11 games.

Junior forward Jay Huff was outstanding against Duke, posting 15 points along with a career-high 10 blocks.

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Men’s basketball stuns No. 7 Duke in a nail-biter 52-50

By Akhil Rekulapelli and Caroline Lund | February 29, 2020

The Cavaliers flexed their defensive muscles all night, holding Duke’s offense to its lowest scoring total of the season.

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark and the Cavaliers look to down Duke for the first time at home since 2013.

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Previewing men’s basketball vs. No. 7 Duke

By CD Sports Staff | February 29, 2020

Following the Blue Devils’ upset loss to bottom-dweller Wake Forest Tuesday night, the surging Cavaliers will have a chance to contend for second place in the ACC in a season that looked bleak for the defending national champions just a month ago.

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark was an adept distributor of the ball Tuesday night, tallying six assists.

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Men’s basketball holds off Virginia Tech 56-53

By Akhil Rekulapelli | February 27, 2020

The Cavaliers secured a huge win against their in-state rival heading into a heavyweight bout against No. 7 Duke Saturday.

There are always teams that seem to get hot at the right time of year, and Virginia has been gaining momentum over the past month.

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STIEVATER: The chances of making it to March Madness

By Luke Stievater | February 25, 2020

Virginia has won seven of its last eight games, and the Cavaliers are now significantly more likely to qualify for this year's tournament.

Sophomore guard Kihei Clark found his groove Saturday, scoring 17 points while picking up five rebounds and adding three assists.

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Virginia defeats Pittsburgh 59-56 in road matchup

By Caroline Lund | February 23, 2020

Virginia managed to hold onto a narrow lead after Pittsburgh overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half.

The great Bennett era debate: The 2013-14 ACC champions vs. the 2018-19 national champions

Mamadi Diakite leaves Virginia a hero, champion and college graduate

Jay Huff focuses on what’s next as he prepares for his final season with the Cavaliers

An early look at the 2020-21 Virginia men’s basketball team

Rice transfer guard Trey Murphy III commits to Virginia

Virginia fans reminisce about 2019 National Championship one year later

An inside look at how Virginia Athletics Marketing prepares for a men’s basketball game

Reliving the five best moments of Virginia men’s basketball’s national championship run

AMJAD: Why 2020 was Tony Bennett’s best coaching performance

MULAY: The case for why Virginia could have won its second straight national title

2020 ACC Tournament canceled following COVID-19 concerns

Previewing the contenders and dark horses of the 2020 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament

Mamadi Diakite and Kihei Clark land on All-ACC teams

No. 22 men’s basketball defeats No. 10 Louisville 57-54

No. 22 men’s basketball holds off Miami 46-44

Men’s basketball stuns No. 7 Duke in a nail-biter 52-50

Previewing men’s basketball vs. No. 7 Duke

Men’s basketball holds off Virginia Tech 56-53

STIEVATER: The chances of making it to March Madness

Virginia defeats Pittsburgh 59-56 in road matchup

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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