Topic: Men's Basketball
Letters to the Editor
An 1887 University of Virginia graduate, George Petrie, was the organizer and coach of Auburn’s first football team in 1892. In honor of U.Va., Petrie chose orange and blue as…
Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
Laying a Foundation
Coach Tony Bennett discusses philosophy and goals
Coach Tony Bennett discusses philosophy and goals.
Sports Shorts
Sylven Landesberg (Col ’12), a first-year guard on the men’s basketball team, was named 2009 ACC Rookie of the Year. He joins Ralph Sampson (1980), Bryant Stith (1989) and Chris…
By the Numbers
Number of career points scored by Mamadi Diane, making him the 42nd player in U.Va. men’s basketball history to score 1,000 points or more. Number of career wins for women’s…
Master of the Madhouse
Dan Bonner calls the action at college hoops’ premier event
Dan BonnerWinter is Dan Bonner’s busy season. As a color analyst for men’s college basketball, he will crisscross the country throughout the regular season, calling games night after night for…
Tall Order
Teams look to front court for balance, leadership
With Sean Singletary and Sharneé Zoll providing leadership and fireworks for U.Va.’s basketball teams, last season could easily have been characterized as the Year of the Guards. Both players have gone on to the ranks of professional basketball, so now the Cavaliers will look to the front court for more points and power this season.
Sports Shorts
Dawn StaleyPhoto c/o University of South Carolina Athletic Media RelationsNew courtThe legend of Dawn Staley (Col ’92) begins a new chapter.
Hoopla for Singletary
Guard joins Cavalier elite
He became the fifth Cavalier to score 2,000 points (2,062), and he is the only player in ACC history to have 2,000 career points, 500 career assists, 400 career rebounds and 200 career steals.
Backcourt Chat
Cavalier stars talk about leadership, legacies and the Barbers
What motivates great players? What anxieties lurk in the shadows? Which Cavalier color do they prefer, blue or orange?Sean Singletary and Sharneé Zoll show why they’re leaders of U.Va.’s men’s…
The Ultimate Virginia Basketball Players
A roundup of the best to ever take the floor for the Cavaliers
Top Gun: Bryant Stith (Col ’92)Bryant Stith began his career as the ACC’s Rookie of the Year and finished it in 1992 as Virginia’s all-time leading scorer (2,516 points). Owner…
HIGHLIGHTS
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
Working Vacation
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
