HANK KURZ Jr.
Longwood head coach Griff Aldrich gets a congratulatory hug from forward Leslie Nkereuwem (0) during an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big South Conference men's tournament on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Former CEO, law firm partner has Longwood hoops on the rise

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 16, 2022 12:23 PM EDT
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — In this small central Virginia town called Farmville, the claim

Duke forward Theo John (12) blocks the shot of Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Feb. 23, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
A.J. Griffin has late surge, No. 7 Duke beats Virginia 65-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 23, 2022 09:14 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A.J. Griffin incurred the ire of coach Mike Krzyzewski

Notre Dame guard Prentiss Hubb (3) celebrates a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Struggling ACC teams know path to NCAA tourney bids: Wins

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 11, 2022 02:39 PM EST
The Atlantic Coast Conference has long heralded itself as the premier basketball

Radford guard Camron McNeil (11) shoots the ball over Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) and forward Kadin Shedrick (21) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Franklin, Gardner lead No. 25 Virginia past Radford, 73-52

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2021 09:06 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored 21 points, Jayden Gardner

Navy forward Jaylen Walker (11) moves around Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Navy tops Virginia, 1st win over ranked foe since Robinson

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 09, 2021 11:19 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — John Carter Jr. scored 19 points, Sean Yoder added

FILE - In this March 11, 2021, file photo, Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) passes the ball from between Syracuse forwards Kadary Richmond, left, and Marek Dolezaj during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinalsof the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Clark is back for his senior season, and he's already spent three with a leadership role by virtue of his position. “I’m just trying to do a good job of leading those guys and then especially the new guys, the two transfers and then the freshmen coming in,” Clark said. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
No. 25 Virginia faces challenge due to graduation, attrition

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 20, 2021 10:11 AM EDT
They are the defending Atlantic Coast Conference regular season champions, but

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2021, file photo, Virginia Tech coach Mike Young watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va. Young is entering his third season as coach of the team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
Virginia Tech top heavy with experience, short on depth

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 20, 2021 10:05 AM EDT
Virginia Tech had a surprise for the rest of the Atlantic Coast Conference when

Illinois's Kofi Cockburn, right, scores past Drexel's Tim Perry Jr., during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis .(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Battle of Illinois highlights 2nd round in NCAA Midwest

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 19, 2021 09:52 PM EDT
One second-round game in the Midwest Region will be a battle for bragging

Stakes high when Louisville faces No. 21 Virginia in ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 05, 2021 04:00 AM EST
A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:

Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) drives past Miami guard Elijah Olaniyi (4) during an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, March 1, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)
Hauser helps No. 21 Virginia end skid, beat Miami 62-51

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 01, 2021 08:00 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hauser never got to experience playing in front

Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) dunks next to North Carolina State forward DJ Funderburk (0) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)
Hayes, Funderburk help NC State upend No. 15 Virginia 68-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 24, 2021 09:03 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Three consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference road

Pittsburgh forward Abdoul Karim Coulibaly (12) guards against Virginia guard Tomas Woldetensae (53) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)
Sam Hauser scores 23 as No. 14 Virginia beats Pitt 73-65

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 06, 2021 08:07 PM EST
Sam Hauser scored 10 of his 23 points during a key second-half stretch, and No.

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, right, talks with his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Hauser, Huff lead No. 8 Virginia past Syracuse, 81-58

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 25, 2021 09:59 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hauser had the hot hand early, and Jay Huff and

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) shoots on a breakaway next to Georgia Tech guard Michael Devoe (0) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)
Hauser, Clark lift No. 13 Virginia past Georgia Tech, 64-62

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 23, 2021 11:05 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hauser scored 11 of his 22 points during a 15-2

Notre Dame guard Cormac Ryan (5) passes the ball as Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)
Huff, Hauser lead No. 18 Virginia past Fighting Irish, 80-68

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 13, 2021 06:29 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jay Huff scored 18 points and Sam Hauser had 15

Hauser sparks No. 22 Virginia past Wake Forest, 70-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 06, 2021 10:56 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hauser scored 11 of his 16 points during a 28

Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) shoots over William & Mary guard Thornton Scott (11) 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
A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:

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)
Murphy's 15, defense pace No. 16 Virginia past Tribe, 76-40

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 22, 2020 04:07 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Trey Murphy III and his Virginia teammates couldn't

Burton, Golden lead No. 19 Richmond past Northern Iowa 78-68

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 09, 2020 08:10 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond coach Chris Mooney has sung the praises of

Richmond's Tyler Burton, right, shoots as Wofford's Sam Godwin defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (Alexa Welch Edlund/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Gilyard's late 3 seals No. 19 Richmond’s win over Wofford

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 07, 2020 04:24 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jacob Gilyard and No. 19 Richmond stepped into uncharted