Kody Stattmann
Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) goes up for a shot past Louisville forward Matt Cross (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Virginia rides big first half to 71-61 win over Louisville

Mar. 05, 2022 03:00 PM EST

Boston College center James Karnik (33) moves the ball next to Virginia center Francisco Caffaro (22) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Boston College Eagles at Virginia Cavaliers 2/1/2022

Feb. 01, 2022 07:14 PM EST

Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Charlottesville, Va., Sat, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Erin Edgerton)
Wake Forest ends 9-game skid against Virginia, 63-55

Jan. 15, 2022 07:02 PM EST

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis directs the team against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Chris Seward/The News & Observer via AP)
Virginia Cavaliers at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/8/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 03:36 PM EST

Fairleigh Dickinson forward Pier-Olivier Racine (14) is pressured by Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Virginia Cavaliers 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 03:00 PM EST

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) moves past Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Iowa State Cyclones at Charlotte 49ers 11/26/2021

Nov. 29, 2021 08:16 PM EST

Coppin State guard Nendah Tarke (4) shoots over Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Gardner, Shedrick lead Virginia to 68-52 win over Coppin St.

Nov. 19, 2021 09:37 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) dribbles as Virginia guard Reece Beekman defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Sasser, Edwards lead No. 15 Houston past Virginia 67-47

Nov. 16, 2021 10:16 PM EST

Hauser sparks No. 22 Virginia past Wake Forest, 70-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 06, 2021 10:56 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hauser scored 11 of his 16 points during a 28-10 run to open the second half and No. 22 Virginia returned from a coronavirus...

Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) dunks the ball in front of St. Francis forward Mark Flagg (42) during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Huff's 13 lead No. 15 Virginia past St. Francis (Pa), 76-51

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 01, 2020 06:00 PM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
ACC favorite Virginia to display more firepower this season

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 13, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) celebrates a there point play with teammate Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Syracuse defeated Virginia 63-55 in overtime. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
ACC leaders Louisville, Duke to clash on Saturday at Cameron

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 17, 2020 03:14 AM EST

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede (3) steals the ball from Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Clark, Key spark No. 19 Virginia past Hokies, 65-39

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 04, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) and North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, right, collide under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Diakite, defense lead No. 5 Virginia past No. 7 UNC 56-47

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 06:19 PM EST

Maine guard Mykhailo Yagodin (1) attempts to pass the ball around Virginia center Francisco Caffaro (22) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Diakite, Huff lead No. 7 Virginia past Maine, 46-26

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 27, 2019 06:08 PM EST

Virginia's Braxton Key (2) makes a basket as Massachusetts' Tre Mitchell (33) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 7 Virginia beats UMass 58-46 in Tip-Off tournament

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 23, 2019 02:10 PM EST

Virginia players on the bench react to a play during an NCAA college basketball game against James Madison in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Diakite has 19 points and 13 rebounds for No. 11 Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 10, 2019 07:59 PM EST

James Madison guard Deshon Parker (3) shoots next to Virginia guard Casey Morsell (13) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
James Madison Dukes at Virginia Cavaliers 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 07:05 PM EST

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