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Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) stays close to Louisville guard Lamar Kimble (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Cavs' catalyst: Kihei Clark has No. 17 Virginia on the rise

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 10, 2020 03:26 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va (AP) — There have been times this season when Virginia

FILE - In this April 2, 2012, file photo, Kentucky players celebrate at the end of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Kansas, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Kentucky's 2012 college hoops team voted best of decade

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2020 02:38 PM EST
The decade of college basketball started with Duke outlasting Butler in an epic

FILE - In this Monday, April 8, 2019 file photo, Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half against Texas Tech in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament in Minneapolis. Tony Bennett’s first offseason as a national champion coach has come with benefits on the recruiting trail. His first season at Virginia after winning the title, however, will bring challenges. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
New-look Virginia back to work after winning NCAA title

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jun. 12, 2019 05:01 PM EDT
Tony Bennett's first offseason as a national champion coach has come with benefits on

Marquette star Hauser transferring to Virginia

May. 31, 2019 01:13 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Marquette star Sam Hauser is transferring to national

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett all remained in the NBA draft through the

Texas Tech's Brandone Francis (1) goes up for a shot against Virginia's Mamadi Diakite during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images via AP, Pool)
Diakite becomes fourth Virginia player to pursue NBA dream

Apr. 17, 2019 06:58 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite says he is forgoing his

Virginia guard Ty Jerome (11) shoots a three-point basket over Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney (13) during the first half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome declare for NBA draft

Apr. 15, 2019 05:07 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia guards De'Andre Hunter and Ty Jerome say they

Virginia guard Ty Jerome (11) high fives fans during a celebration honoring the Cavaliers for winning the NCAA men's college basketball championship, Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Zack Wajsgras/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia guard Ty Jerome declares for NBA draft

Apr. 15, 2019 02:28 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia guard Ty Jerome says he is forgoing his final

Virginia players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Federal probe, Virginia's reign top 2019-20 storylines

By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 02:00 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia's redemption is complete. The Cavaliers won

Virginia players celebrate after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Way-too-early poll for the 2019-20 college hoops season

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 10:10 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia pulled off one of the great redemption stories in NCAA

El jugador de Virginia De'Andre Hunter (12) tira a canasta durante la primera mitad de su juego, en la final por el campeonato de baloncesto universitario NCAA el lunes 8 de abril de 2019, en Minneapolis. (AP Foto/Jeff Roberson)
Comeback Cavs! A year after pain, Virginia gets its title

By Eddie Pells Apr. 09, 2019 03:19 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It was an easy question to ask, even if the answer was tough to

Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite celebrates with fans after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Title trophy in hand, Virginia has look of perennial power

By Dave Skretta Apr. 09, 2019 02:19 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Guy had every reason to look toward next season the moment

Virginia players Kihei Clark, from left, De'Andre Hunter, Kyle Guy and Ty Jerome celebrate at the end of the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Guy writes perfect ending in Virginia's title-clinching win

By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 01:39 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The questions kept coming at Kyle Guy as he tried to make his way

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard reacts during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Virginia, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Analysis: Offensive adjustments lead Virginia to first title

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 12:27 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia has been a titan of defense, its pack-line squeezing the

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Brandone Francis react after the team's 85-77 loss to Virginia in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Culver, Texas Tech can't finish comeback in NCAA title game

By Dave Campbell Apr. 09, 2019 12:11 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jarrett Culver walked slowly around the perimeter as the final

Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) makes a shot against Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Virginia's clutch tourney goes down in history

Apr. 08, 2019 03:27 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the NCAA Tournament championship game between

Virginia's Kyle Guy (5) and his teammates celebrate after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Comeback! Cavs get their title, 85-77 in OT over Texas Tech

By Eddie Pells Apr. 08, 2019 03:22 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Now that, Virginia, is the way to close out a season.

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) takes a shot during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against the Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images via AP, Pool)
Things to know for the NCAA championship game

By John Marshall Apr. 08, 2019 02:18 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Tournament will take an ugly turn in its final or,

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver, left, and head coach Chris Beard questions during a news conference for the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Minneapolis. Texas Tech will play Virginia on Monday for the national championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Analysis: Breaking down Virginia, Texas Tech title game

By Dave Skretta And Ralph D. Russo Apr. 08, 2019 02:02 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Tech and Virginia have reached the national championship

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) celebrates after defeating Michigan State 61-51 in the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Culver, Hunter bring NBA upside to Texas Tech-Virginia final

By Aaron Beard Apr. 07, 2019 06:04 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jarrett Culver knew Texas Tech desperately needed him to make a