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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

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

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas Tech, Virginia give NCAA final an international accent

By Dave Campbell Apr. 08, 2019 01:56 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The plains of West Texas are a long way from the bustling piazzas

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

Virginia's Ty Jerome, left, and Kyle Guy answer questions during a news conference for the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia will play Texas Tech on Monday for the national championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NCAA Latest: Texas Tech preaches calm to fanbase in Lubbock

Apr. 07, 2019 02:12 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the championship game of the NCAA Tournament between

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates at the end of a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Get ready for a defensive-minded title game

Apr. 06, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite answers a question after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NCAA Latest: 'Hot shot' Beard finally gets trophy at Tech

Apr. 04, 2019 01:20 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times

Virginia's Kihei Clark (0) is pressured under the basket by Oklahoma's Brady Manek (35) and Jamal Bieniemy (24) during the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Virginia finally gets easy NCAA win 63-51 over Oklahoma

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 24, 2019 10:19 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Virginia coach Tony Bennett made a last-minute change in his

Thursday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2019 04:37 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson made all 13

Virginia's Jack Salt (33) grabs a rebound as North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Guy, Salt help No. 2 Virginia beat NC State 76-56 in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 14, 2019 02:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jack Salt has been content as the guy setting screens for

Virginia guard Ty Jerome, right, hugs Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter after an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Jerome helps rally No. 2 Virginia past Louisville 73-68

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 09, 2019 06:13 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Four Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season titles in

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) shoots next to Georgia Tech forward James Banks III (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Jerome, Hunter lead No. 2 Virginia's rout of Ga. Tech, 81-51

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 27, 2019 08:58 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — With a No. 2 ranking, one of the nation's top defenses

Duke's Javin DeLaurier (12) and Zion Williamson (1) defend against St. John's Shamorie Ponds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Strong 2nd halves have No. 2 Duke surging into UVa matchup

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 08, 2019 01:57 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — No. 2 Duke is the best second-half team in the country.

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite, left, and Braxton Key (2) pressure North Carolina State's Wyatt Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 3 Virginia survives, beats No. 23 NC State 66-65 in OT

By Aaron Beard Jan. 29, 2019 09:36 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mistakes kept piling up for third-ranked Virginia, which was