Ranked No. 28 in the ESPN top 100 for the Class of 2020, Abdur-Rahim is Bennett’s highest-rated recruit since Kyle Guy, who was ranked No. 27 in the ESPN top 100 for the Class of 2016.
Three former Virginia guards, De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy, were chosen in the 2019 NBA Draft June 20. As the dust settles on the draft, let's break down how each ex-Cavalier fits into their new team.
The Cavaliers were announced as a finalist for the ‘Best Team of the Year’ ESPY by ESPN Tuesday, alongside six other teams including two other NCAA champions.
Collectively and individually, they had an indelible impact on Virginia basketball. Here is a look at the highlights.
Guy is one of three former Virginia basketball players to be drafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, joining Ty Jerome and De’Andre Hunter.
Joining De’Andre Hunter in the NBA is Ty Jerome, who was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the 24th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday night.
Hunter’s selection with the fourth pick makes him the highest-picked Virginia basketball player since Ralph Sampson was taken with the first overall pick by the Houston Rockets in 1983.
In anticipation of the NBA Draft, the CD sports staff preview possible landing spots for the Cavaliers' "big three" — guards De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy.
The Virginia men’s basketball team landed a commitment from four-star point guard Reece Beekman Thursday morning.
Junior forward Mamadi Diakite will return to Virginia for his final season of eligibility after withdrawing his name from NBA Draft consideration late Wednesday night.
Former Marquette junior forward Sam Hauser has decided to transfer to Virginia after weeks of speculation.
Junior college guard Tomas Woldetensae committed to play for the Virginia men’s basketball team last Wednesday after an official visit over the weekend.
Throughout his five years at Virginia, Salt has embodied the five pillars — humility, passion, unity, servanthood and thankfulness.
After a magical run in the 2019 NCAA Tournament that ended with the program’s first national championship, the Virginia men’s basketball team has seen several players declare for the 2019 NBA Draft.
Bennett, Williford and the rest of the coaching staff and players appreciate the help from the student managers, and the way the managers are woven into the fabric of the team demonstrates the unity pillar.
Bennett earned recognition in a larger context as he was named to Fortune Magazine's list of World's Greatest Leaders April 18.
Junior forward Mamadi Diakite announced Wednesday afternoon that he is declaring for the NBA Draft, joining junior guard Ty Jerome and sophomore guard De’Andre Hunter and junior guard Kyle Guy.
This past year has undoubtedly been the best in Virginia basketball history. After years of disappointing early-round exits, untimely injuries and relentless critics, Virginia fans will enjoy and cherish this season for years to come.
In a follow-up tweet, Guy officially announced that he would no longer consider playing another year at Virginia.
On a day in which two of its best players declared their intentions to play professionally, the Virginia basketball program wasted no time reloading, securing a commitment from forward Justin McKoy.
