Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball
Virginia guard Casey Morsell (13) walks off the court after the team's loss to Ohio in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defense

By Michael Marot Mar. 20, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells to players during the second half of a First Four game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self watches player introductions before an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Imitation game: E Washington coach borrows schemes from Self

By Pat Graham Mar. 17, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) gets a hug from head coach Tony Bennett after sinking the game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Virginia defeated Syracuse 72-69.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Outlier Cavs hoping to get to join NCAA party in Indiana

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) gets a hug from head coach Tony Bennett after sinking the game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Virginia defeated Syracuse 72-69.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Stuck in quarantine, Virginia has spot in tournament waiting

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 15, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

Colgate players celebrate beating Loyola (Md.), in an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Patriot League tournament, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Hamilton, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2021 10:16 PM EDT

Alabama's Juwan Gary (4) dunks the ball against LSU during the second half of the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Life on the bubble: Brackets set for return of March Madness

By Eddie Pells Mar. 14, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) gets a hug from head coach Tony Bennett after sinking the game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. Virginia defeated Syracuse 72-69.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 12, 2021 04:36 PM EST

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, center right, reacts after Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) scored the winning basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
The Latest: Syracuse players all test negative after ACC

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2021 07:44 PM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Syracuse loss to No. 16 Virginia hurts cause for NCAA field

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2021 04:05 PM EST

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton directs players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame on Saturday, March 6, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 83-73. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
No. 16 Virginia back again as top seed for ACC Tournament

By Aaron Beard Mar. 08, 2021 04:03 PM EST

North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) leads a fast break ahead of Syracuse's Jesse Edwards (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Chapel Hill, NC. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 12 Clemson aims to end 10-game slide vs No. 18 Virginia

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 15, 2021 04:00 AM EST

Virginia coach Tony Bennett claps for the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. Virginia won 66-57. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Ranked rivals: Virginia Tech-Virginia matchup highlights ACC

By John Kekis Jan. 01, 2021 02:15 AM EST

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 Gonzaga rolls over most recent champ Virginia, 98-75

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 26, 2020 07:17 PM EST

Virginia guard Tomas Woldetensae (53) shoots over William & Mary forward Quinn Blair (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
No. 16 Virginia's vs No. 1 Gonzaga highlights ACC week ahead

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 25, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard (3) shoots in front of Northwestern State guard Trenton Massner (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 1 Gonzaga faces stiff test against No. 16 Virginia

By John Marshall Dec. 22, 2020 02:24 AM EST

Spectators wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus watch the Champions League group F soccer match between Zenit St.Petersburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
The Latest: Villanova-Virginia matchup at MSG canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 06:54 AM EST

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins talks with Jalen Bridges during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Michigan State-Virginia hoops postponed

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2020 10:46 AM EST

Cardboard cutouts fill the stands behind during an NCAA college basketball game between St. Francis and Virginia, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
College hoops back at MSG with Villanova-Virginia on Dec. 19

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 02, 2020 02:07 AM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 4 Virginia opens year in rare position: as ACC favorite

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 02:34 PM EST