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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

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....