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James Madison forward Mezie Offurum (13) works against Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Erin Edgerton)
James Madison Dukes at Virginia Cavaliers 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 09:06 PM EST

Louisville forward Roosevelt Wheeler (4) tries to get past Miami forward A.J. Casey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Miami won 80-53. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Miami extends Louisville misery by winning ACC opener 80-53

Dec. 04, 2022 03:38 PM EST

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) commits a foul against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Clark's 18 lift No. 3 Virginia past Florida St in ACC opener

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2022 04:31 PM EST

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) blocks Michigan guard Jett Howard's (13) shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Virginia's depth helping its rapid climb in the AP Top 25

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 01, 2022 12:16 PM EST

Morgan State defeats Virginia-Lynchburg 123-59

Nov. 30, 2022 12:58 AM EST
BALTIMORE (AP) — Malik Miller scored 26 points and Morgan State defeated Virginia University of Lynchburg on Tuesday night. Khalil Turner added 21...

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

POLL ALERT: Houston is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for 1st time in 39 years; Texas, Virginia next after major poll shakeup

Nov. 28, 2022 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Houston is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for 1st time in 39 years; Texas, Virginia next after major poll shakeup. ...

Gardner helps No. 5 Virginia beat Md-Eastern Shore 72-45

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 25, 2022 07:54 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jayden Gardner scored 26 points and nearly matched Maryland-Eastern Shore's point total in the first half Friday night as No. 5 Virginia...

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2

By John Marshall Nov. 21, 2022 12:00 PM EST

North Carolina and Houston top men's AP Top 25, followed by Kansas, Texas. Virginia No. 5 after week marred by tragedy

Nov. 21, 2022 11:57 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — North Carolina and Houston top men's AP Top 25, followed by Kansas, Texas. Virginia No. 5 after week marred by tragedy. ...

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

A banner with the numbers and initials of three University of Virginia football players killed in a shooting hangs from a home near the crime scene, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D'Sean Perry were were killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (AP Photo/Nathan Ellgren)
UVA cancels basketball game after fatal campus shooting

Nov. 14, 2022 03:12 PM EST

Virginia's Kadin Shedrick (21) dunks the ball against Monmouth during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Freshmen lead No. 18 Virginia in rout of Monmouth, 89-42

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 11, 2022 11:09 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 - Washington State head coach Kyle Smith gestures during an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon State on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. The Washington State basketball team had its best season in a decade last year, but coach Kyle Smith lost most of that team to graduations and transfers. No problem, Smith has recruited another deep roster of talented players for his fourth campaign on the Palouse. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Washington State looks to build on best season in a decade

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 20, 2022 05:41 PM 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

FILE - North Carolina's Caleb Love goes up for a shot past St. Peter's Clarence Rupert during the first half of a game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. “We kind of want to write our own story,” Love said. “This is a new team. This is a new age. For us to go out this year and do what we've got to do, knowing what happened last year, we're more motivated than ever.” (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
ACC preview: UNC, Duke stand out even with coaching turnover

By Aaron Beard Oct. 19, 2022 11:05 AM EDT