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Duke's Alex O'Connell (15) is surrounded by Virginia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tre Jones, No. 10 Duke rally past Virginia Tech 77-63

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 06, 2019 09:02 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) grimaces in pain following an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
UNC's Bacot expected to miss Virginia game with ankle injury

Dec. 06, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) celebrates with fans after their 39-30 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Charlottesville Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia square off for ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 06, 2019 01:51 PM EST

Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) shoots next to Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stifling defense helps Purdue blow out No. 5 Virginia 69-40

By Michael Marot Dec. 04, 2019 09:46 PM EST

Tennessee guard Yves Pons (35) hits the floor as Virginia Commonwealth guard Vince Williams (10) works his way closer to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Tennessee Volunteers at Virginia Commonwealth Rams 11/30/2019

Nov. 30, 2019 05:00 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

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) dribbles through the Virginia Tech defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Virginia Tech knocks off No. 3 Michigan State 71-66 in Maui

By John Marshall Nov. 25, 2019 07:19 PM EST

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Akron center Deng Riak (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Duke solidifies No. 1 in AP Top 25; Maryland rises to No. 5

By Dave Skretta Nov. 25, 2019 12:01 PM EST

Arizona State's Rob Edwards, right, shoots over Virginia's Braxton Key during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 7 Virginia holds off ASU to win HOF Tip-Off Tournament

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 24, 2019 03:28 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 forward Jay Huff (30) looes the ball as Vermont forward Ryan Davis (35) and guard Stef Smith (0) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Diakite, No. 7 Virginia hold off Vermont, 61-55

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 19, 2019 09:03 PM EST

Virginia guard Tomas Woldetensae (53) celebrates a 3-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Columbia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Huff, Diakite lead No. 9 Virginia past Columbia 60-42

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 16, 2019 02:06 PM EST

Austin scores 28 points in 102-64 Samford win

Nov. 13, 2019 09:48 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Austin scored 28 points with four 3-pointers and Samford rolled past Division II-member Virginia-Wise 102-64 on Wednesday night...

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

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite, right, under pressure from Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, left, protects the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
No. 11 Virginia's stellar defense beats Syracuse 48-34

By John Kekis Nov. 07, 2019 10:16 AM EST

Virginia's Braxton Key, right, shoots over Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
No. 11 Virginia uses stellar defense to beat Syracuse 48-34

By John Kekis Nov. 06, 2019 11:12 PM EST

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