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Wake Forest forward Andrew Carr (11) tries to pass the ball around Virginia center Francisco Caffaro (22) and Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 10 Virginia holds off Wake Forest 76-67 for ACC road win

By Aaron Beard Jan. 21, 2023 04:19 PM EST

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett disagrees with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Clark's record night lifts No. 10 Virginia past Hokies 78-68

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 18, 2023 09:03 PM EST

Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) shoots a 3-point basketover the defense of Florida State forward Cameron Corhen, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58

By Bob Ferrante Jan. 14, 2023 06:21 PM EST

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) misses a layup as he is defended by Florida State forward Cameron Corhen (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles 1/14/2023

Jan. 14, 2023 06:12 PM EST

Virginia guard Isaac McKneely drives against Georgia Tech guard Dallan Coleman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Virginia Cavaliers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 12/31/2022

Dec. 31, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Virginia's Kihei Clark (0) celebrates after a basket against Albany during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Franklin, Gardner lead No. 13 Virginia past Albany 66-46

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 28, 2022 08:23 PM EST

Michigan guard Dug McDaniel (0) reacts to a play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Gardner, No. 3 Virginia rally for 70-68 win at Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 30, 2022 12:07 AM EST

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) celebrates after Virginia defeated Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 05:52 PM EST

1Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) blocks the shot of Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas

By Mark Anderson Nov. 18, 2022 09:40 PM EST

Members of the Virginia basketball team warm up Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas for an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, while wearing shirts in memory of the three students killed in a shooting nearly a week ago. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Virginia basketball back on court, honors shooting victims

By Mark Anderson Nov. 18, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) is fouled on the way to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Central in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Clark, Beekman spark No. 18 Virginia past NC Central 73-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 07, 2022 11:19 PM EST

FILE -Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier, right, controls the ball while defended by Washington State guard Noah Williams during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Returning starters include Quincy Guerrier and N’Faly Dante.(AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
TIPOFF: These teams seek NCAA bids they didn't get last year

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2022 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) moves around Pittsburgh forward Mouhamadou Gueye (15) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Dec. 3, 2021. The Cavaliers start the season ranked 18th and received the second-most first place votes in Atlantic Coast Conference preseason prognostications by the media, thanks in large part to the returns of fifth-year leader and point guard Kihei Clark (10.0 ppg) and bruising forward Gardner, their leader in scoring and rebounding. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff, File)
Experience abounds as Virginia looks to contend again in ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 19, 2022 11:43 AM EDT

Franklin leads Virginia to OT win over North Texas in NIT

Mar. 20, 2022 09:36 PM EDT
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Armaan Franklin sank three 3-pointers in overtime and scored 17, sparking Virginia to a 71-69 victory over North Texas in NIT second-round...

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

Florida State center Tanor Ngom (11) shoots over Virginia center Francisco Caffaro (22) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Cleveland's buzzer-beating 3 lifts Florida St. over Virginia

Feb. 26, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) shoots a 3-point shot with under three seconds against Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) for the go-ahead and eventual winning points during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Beekman 3 gives Virginia stunning 69-68 win over No. 7 Duke

By Bob Sutton Feb. 07, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) shoots as Miami guard Isaiah Wong (2) defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Virginia gets 5th straight win against Miami, 71-58

Feb. 05, 2022 07:14 PM EST

Boston College center James Karnik (33) is fouled by Virginia center Francisco Caffaro (22) during an NCAA basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Virginia scores 37 in 2nd half to beat Boston College 67-55

Feb. 01, 2022 08:37 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