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Virginia men's basketball struggles on the road in 67-47 loss at No. 15 Houston

By William Smythe | November 19, 2021

This will hopefully be a learning experience for a new Virginia roster — one which resembles the 69-40 defeat at Purdue in 2019 or the 98-75 blowout versus Gonzaga in 2020. Most rosters under Bennett have clawed their way back from early losses, and time will tell if this team can rebound from a less than stellar start to the season. 

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Virginia men's basketball bounces back to earn a 73-52 win over Radford

By Ben Anderson | November 14, 2021

The Cavaliers used a well-rounded offense and a stout defense to defeat the Highlanders, looking like a completely different team from the one that took the same floor Tuesday night against Navy.

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No. 25 men’s basketball drops its season-opener on a cold shooting night, losing 66-58 to Navy

By William Smythe | November 12, 2021

The Cavaliers (0-1, 0-0 ACC) could not overcome the hot shooting of the Midshipmen (1-0, 0-0 Patriot League) and struggled to gain offensive momentum as the second half ticked away. 

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Previewing Virginia men’s basketball’s 2021 roster

By Ben Anderson | November 9, 2021

After a solid 2020-2021 season with the ever-reliable Coach Tony Bennett at the helm, a flood of names both exited and entered the Virginia men's basketball program

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Previewing pivotal games of the 2021-22 men’s basketball season

By William Smythe | November 9, 2021

Matchups against Houston, North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Duke are some of the highlights of the upcoming men's basketball season.

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Four Cavaliers spend time hooping in Tokyo

By Brandon Brown | August 30, 2021

What many may not know about Virginia basketball is that multiple Cavaliers bridge international waters — most recently, with four of them competing in the Olympics.

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Junior guard Trey Murphy III drafted 17th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

By Akhil Rekulapelli | August 1, 2021

The Durham, N.C. native played three seasons in the college ranks — two with Rice and one with Virginia — before declaring for the NBA Draft in mid-April. 

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KNAPP: The Virginia basketball revolving door sets a dangerous precedent for the future

By Jacob Knapp | April 29, 2021

A revolving door is a dangerous precedent to set for the culture of the team, and Bennett should look to pull it out by the hinges after this offseason. 

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BROWN: Is it time for Virginia basketball to revisit the retired jersey discussion? I think so.

By Brandon Brown | April 17, 2021

Two Cavaliers have been permanently honored by the men's basketball program, but who should be next?

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LISS AND BROWN: Is Kihei’s hairstyle the key to Virginia’s success?

By Sam Liss and Brandon Brown | March 30, 2021

From Allen Iverson cornrows to the Kyle Guy-esque man bun to a more natural look, Clark's hair this past season was anything but consistent.

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Casey Morsell enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

By Jude Nanaw | March 28, 2021

After two seasons at Virginia, sophomore guard Casey Morsell will be looking to become a part of another college basketball program. 

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March Madness Roundtable: Key questions as the tournament begins

By CD Sports Staff | March 20, 2021

With uncertainty brewing ahead of the NCAA Tournament, the CD Sports Staff shares its thoughts about what's to come for the men's basketball team.

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Ranking Virginia men’s basketball’s top five tournament teams

By Akhil Rekulapelli | March 20, 2021

From the glory days highlighted by former center Ralph Sampson, a three-time College Player of the Year, to the recent successes under Coach Tony Bennett, Virginia men's basketball has had its fair share of impressive tournament teams.

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LOTHROP: The systems that make Virginia basketball so successful

By Connor Lothrop | March 19, 2021

Under Coach Tony Bennett, the Cavaliers have become infamous for the Pack Line defense and the Blocker-Mover offense — two deliberate and efficient approaches on both ends of the floor that has led Virginia to many wins.

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Meet Sam Hauser: The Wisconsin native who will lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Tournament

By Vignesh Mulay | March 19, 2021

Hauser is playing the best basketball of his season right now, just in time for the NCAA Tournament.

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March Madness, explained

By Sarah Pettycord | March 18, 2021

Here's everything you need to know about March Madness just in time for the 2021 tournament.

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Men’s basketball preview: The NCAA Tournament

By Joe von Storch and Jude Nanaw | March 18, 2021

Following a disappointing exit due to COVID-19 in the ACC tournament, the Cavaliers will have the opportunity to retake the court against Ohio in the round of 64.

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Taking a look at how former Virginia men’s basketball players are faring in the NBA

By Jacob Tisdale | March 14, 2021

Virginia alumni’s veteran scorers as well as young emerging talent are providing a strong argument that the Cavaliers are capable of producing skilled players at the NBA level. 

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No. 16 men’s basketball out of ACC tournament after positive COVID-19 test within the program

By Joe von Storch | March 12, 2021

Although the Cavaliers were expected to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, strict testing protocols may keep Virginia out of the “big dance,” effectively ending its season. 

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No. 16 men’s basketball advances with buzzer beater win against Syracuse

By Jude Nanaw | March 11, 2021

A three-pointer by freshman guard Reece Beekman as the final second ticked away allowed Virginia to escape with the victory.