Virginia Cavaliers
In this March 30, 2019, photo, Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots during the first half of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game against Purdue in Louisville, Ky. Diakite was a huge part of the win, but he's still driven by The Loss. The 6-foot-9 redshirt senior says he will never forget, or cease to be driven by, Virginia’s loss to UMBC as the first No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament history to lose to a No. 16 seed. The defending national champions are young this season, but Diakite says they have some surprises in store. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 11 Virginia's Diakite ready to assume leadership role

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 05, 2019 10:35 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Hampton's Jermaine Marrow (2) looks for a shot against William & Mary during an NCAA college basketball game in Hampton, Va. Marrow ranked eighth among all Division I players in scoring (24.4) last season and also averaged 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals. (John Sudbrink/The Daily Press via AP, File)
William & Mary Tribe at Hampton Pirates 12/8/2018

Oct. 29, 2019 11:00 AM EDT

FILE- In this April 8, 2019, file photo, Virginia head coach Tony Bennett celebrates with fans after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Defending champion Virginia looks to fill many holes

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2019 02:13 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Michigan State opens at No. 1 in AP Top 25 preseason poll

By Aaron Beard Oct. 21, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Miami coach Jim Larranaga answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
The Latest: Pay for play big topic at ACC media day

Oct. 08, 2019 10:45 AM EDT

Virginia coach Tony Bennett speaks at the start of a celebration of Virginia's NCAA men's basketball title, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Charlottesville, Va. A banner was raised at John Paul Jones Arena. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia's Bennett declines raise, asks for staff pay hike

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 16, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

Virginia raises banner, celebrates hoops championship

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 13, 2019 08:39 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — More than five months after Virginia won its first basketball national championship, the school hosted a celebration Friday night,...

Louisville to face 6 schools twice in ACC schedule

Sep. 12, 2019 10:56 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville's Atlantic Coast Conference schedule will include two games each against Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, Pittsburgh...

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

Marquette star Hauser transferring to Virginia

May. 31, 2019 01:13 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Marquette star Sam Hauser is transferring to national champion Virginia. Coach Tony Bennett made the announcement Friday....

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

Xander Schauffele, picks his ball out of the rough on the 4th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament, Monday, May 13, 2019, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Fresh off a senior major, Stricker returns to Bethpage

By Doug Ferguson May. 15, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett speaks during a celebration honoring the Virginia 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)
College hoops champs Virginia won't be visiting White House

Apr. 26, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

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

Virginia's Kyle Guy (5) and Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) chase a loose ball during the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Virginia's Guy entering NBA draft, could return to school

Apr. 16, 2019 04:22 PM EDT

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

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

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 fans turn out to celebrate NCAA hoops title

Apr. 13, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Mamadi Diakite hoods the NCAA championship trophy as Virginia team members are welcomed by fans as they return to Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, April 9, 2019, the day after defeating Texas Tech in the title game of college basketball's Final Four. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Huge crowd welcomes home national hoops champion Cavaliers

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 09, 2019 06:34 PM EDT

Mamadi Diakite hoods the NCAA championship trophy as Virginia team members are welcomed by fans as they return to Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, April 9, 2019, the day after defeating Texas Tech in the title game of college basketball's Final Four. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Once marred by racist rally, Charlottesville revels in win

By Alan Suderman Apr. 09, 2019 04:32 PM EDT