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Virginia head coach Tony Bennett 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)
Proud pop: Dick Bennett beams as son leads Virginia to title

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 09, 2019 02:27 AM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Virginia Tech men's NCAA college basketball head coach Mike Young speaks at an introductory press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, April 8, 2019. (Michael Shroyer/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Mike Young says coaching Virginia Tech 'dream come true'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

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

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

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Wofford coach Mike Young yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn. Virginia Tech has hired Young to replace Buzz Williams. The school announced the decision Sunday night, April 7. Young is scheduled to be formally introduced during a news conference Monday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Virginia Tech hires former Wofford basketball coach Young

Apr. 07, 2019 08:50 PM EDT

Kyle Guy (5) de Virginia tira el último de tres tiros libres para vencer a Auburn por 63-62 en el Final Four del baloncesto universitario, el sábado 6 de abril de 2019, en Minneapolis. (AP Foto/David J. Phillip)
Confidence overrides nerves for Virginia's Guy in big moment

By Aaron Beard Apr. 07, 2019 07:01 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver answers 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)
1st-timers Texas Tech and Virginia face off for NCAA title

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 07, 2019 06:14 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 1982, file photo, Chaminade's Tony Randolph attempts to edge Virginia's Ralph Sampson, left, out of the play during a college basketball game in Honolulu. Virginia's basketball program, which gave us one of the sport's greatest players in Sampson and its two biggest upsets, by Division II Chaminade and the world's most famous 16 seed in UMBC, is now on the verge of writing a new chapter _ one that would nott be appreciated by nearly as many people were it not for the huge platform Virginia hoops helped create. (AP Photo/File)
History? Virginia's got plenty. And soon, maybe a title

By Eddie Pells Apr. 07, 2019 05:07 PM EDT

Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney reacts to fans after 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)
Matt Mooney's college odyssey ends with Tech in title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 07, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2012, file photo, inductee Ralph Sampson reacts as he speaks during the enshrinement ceremony for the 2012 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass. Virginia's basketball program, which gave us one of the sport's greatest players in Sampson and its two biggest upsets, by Division II Chaminade and the world's most famous 16 seed in UMBC, is now on the verge of writing a new chapter _ one that would not be appreciated by nearly as many people were it not for the huge platform Virginia hoops helped create. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement

Apr. 07, 2019 04:02 PM EDT

Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) shoots over Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite (25) during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Athletic big men changing the way college teams play defense

By John Marshall Apr. 07, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

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