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The Los Angeles Lakers hired former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as a draft advisor to GM Rob Pelinka; Bennett will not run the draft room but will bring his experience spotting players with toughness, energy, and IQ to help the Lakers rebuild their young core.
Virginia suffocated NC State with elite interior defense and a dominant second half, winning 90-51 on Tony Bennett Court; five Cavaliers reached double figures led by Thijs De Ridder, the bench outscored the Wolfpack 32-5, and UVA clinched a double bye in the ACC Tournament ahead of a pivotal showdown with No. 1 Duke.
No. 14 Virginia rallied from an 11-point first-half hole to edge Miami 86-83 at John Paul Jones Arena, finishing with Chance Mallory's three free throws after a late foul on a 3-pointer as Jacari White delivered a timely 3 earlier; the ceremony honoring former UVA coach Tony Bennett preceded the game, and Virginia extended its winning streak to eight while six Cavaliers scored in a tense, 12-lead-change affair.
Virginia cruised to a 94-68 win at Georgia Tech, building a 59-27 halftime lead en route to their seventh straight victory and a 23-3 record. Thijs De Ridder led with 22 points, Malik Thomas added 17, and Dallin Hall had 12 points and 10 assists in a dominant, guard-heavy performance. The Cavaliers sit 11-2 in ACC play, one game behind Duke and ahead of Miami, with five regular-season games left (four at home, one at Duke). Bracket projections place Virginia around a 4-5 seed range, with potential top-4 seeding hinging on results against Duke, Miami, and NC State and on Quad 1/2 game outcomes.
Virginia erased an early 11-point deficit, climbed back on a first-half run, then closed the game with a 12-2 surge and a late defensive stop to beat Ohio State 70-66 in Nashville. The win featured 28 points from the bench, a strong finish on defense in the final minutes, and another understated scoring night from Thijs De Ridder, who has struggled recently. UVA improves to 22-3 and now heads into a demanding ACC stretch, with questions lingering about De Ridder’s scoring but relief in the win and the team’s late-game resilience.
Bruce Thornton scored 28 for Ohio State, but the Buckeyes couldn’t close in the final 10 minutes, allowing No. 15 Virginia to win 70-66. Amare Bynum added 15 for OSU, while Ugonna Onyenso anchored Virginia with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. OSU, now 16-9 (8-6 Big Ten), sees its late-season push stymied as the offense went cold late; next up is a rematch with Wisconsin.
Virginia escaped an upset on the road, beating Boston College 73-66 behind Thijs De Ridder’s 17 points as the Cavaliers, with contributions from Malik Thomas and Chance Mallory, rallied in the second half after a halftime deficit. The win highlighted UVA’s struggles with interior defense and transition, the adaptation to Ryan Odom’s faster-but-still-pragmatic style, and the need for more consistent guard scoring, setting up a home game vs. Pitt next.
Carolina flipped Charlottesville by turning Virginia's possessions into fast breaks with a first-half surge and a number of decisive steals that jump-started their offense. The Tar Heels leveraged quick hit-aheads, including Derek Dixon feeding Caleb Wilson and Jarin Stevenson, to fuel a transition-heavy attack, with Stevenson scoring a season-best 17 as UNC held off No. 14 Virginia 85-80.
Virginia will dedicate the John Paul Jones Arena court to Tony Bennett in a ceremony before the No. 14 Virginia–No. 22 North Carolina game, honoring his 15-year tenure, the 2019 national title, and his decision to retire in 2024-25. Bennett says he has no regrets about stepping away, remains connected to UVA and Charlottesville, attends practices or games occasionally, and values time with his family, all while noting changes in college sports like NIL and the transfer portal.
Virginia brings a high-powered offense (14-2) to Louisville for a Tuesday ACC matchup at the Yum Center, led by Thijs De Ridder and a strong frontcourt as it seeks to extend its recent form. Louisville counters with veteran scorers and perimeter pressure as it looks to slow UVA’s pace and shooters; Ken Pomeroy projects a tight result, Louisville 80, Virginia 77.
No. 16 Virginia Cavaliers defeated No. 20 Louisville Cardinals 79-70 at the KFC Yum! Center, led by Malik Thomas’s 19 points on six 3-pointers and Johann Grunloh’s 16 points and seven rebounds. Virginia built an early 14-0 run and controlled the second half to snap Louisville’s rally, while Louisville’s Isaac McKneely tallied a season-high 23 points. Virginia improves to 15-2 (4-1 ACC); Louisville drops to 12-5 (2-3 ACC). Virginia also welcomed back Jacari White, who contributed five points in limited minutes.
The article provides a detailed play-by-play account of a college basketball game between Virginia Cavaliers and NC State Wolfpack on January 3, 2026, highlighting key moments, fouls, scores, and player actions.
Florida State football narrowly lost to Virginia in a double-overtime game, with the match featuring intense moments and detailed coverage of team performance, injuries, and predictions.
The article previews the upcoming college football game between No. 8 Florida State Seminoles and Virginia Cavaliers, highlighting FSU's strong season start and Virginia's balanced offense, with predictions favoring Florida State to win by around 10-11 points, emphasizing the significance of the game as a potential test for FSU's team strength.
Hall of Fame coach Brian O’Connor left Virginia to become the head coach at Mississippi State due to strained relations and funding issues at UVA, with Mississippi State offering a passionate environment and strong support for baseball. O’Connor, a highly accomplished coach, expressed excitement about the new challenge, while Virginia begins searching for a new coach, with candidates like Eddie Smith and Chris Pollard being considered.