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Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton, left, celebrates a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Underclassmen thriving at the point in college basketball

By Aaron Beard Jan. 01, 2020 02:11 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2019, file photo, members of the Vatican Athletics sports team run for the media in front of St. Peter's basilica, at the Vatican. The Vatican launched the official track team, complete with Swiss Guards, priests and nuns. The team is part of the Holy See’s effort to use sports as an instrument for dialogue, peace and solidarity. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
Sports quirks in 2019: Golf balls, oddballs, watches, pants

By Fred Lief Dec. 30, 2019 12:17 PM EST

Navy guard Greg Summers (20) passes the ball next to Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite (25) and guard Tomas Woldetensae (53) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Clark helps No. 16 Virginia hold off Navy 65-56

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 29, 2019 06:01 PM EST

Duke's Jack White (41) grabs a rebound between Wofford's Messiah Jones, left, and Trevor Stumpe, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
No. 3 Louisville, No. 4 Duke enter ACC grind as favorites

By Aaron Beard Dec. 29, 2019 10:59 AM EST

Bolden leads South Carolina past No. 9 Virginia, 70-59

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 22, 2019 05:16 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jair Bolden made an early 3-pointer for South Carolina and drew a charge a short time later and paused, staring a Virginia player...

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) is guarded by Youngstown State guard Tyler Foster (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Youngstown, Ohio. West Virginia won 75-64. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Tshiebwe leads No. 25 West Virginia past Youngstown St 72-64

By John Perrotto Dec. 21, 2019 04:42 PM EST

West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Youngstown State, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Youngstown, Ohio. West Virginia won 75-64. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Tshiebwe leads No. 25 West Virginia past Youngstown St 72-64

By John Perrotto Dec. 21, 2019 03:32 PM EST

Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots between Stony Brook guard Andrew Garcia (23) and forward Mouhamadou Gueye (5) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Virginia won 56-44. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Clark, Huff help No. 9 Virginia survive Stony Brook, 56-44

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 18, 2019 08:32 PM EST

Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) and North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, right, collide under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Diakite, defense lead No. 5 Virginia past No. 7 UNC 56-47

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 06:19 PM EST

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