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Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) gestures after making a 3-point basket against Clemson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 13 Virginia tops Clemson, will meet Duke for ACC title

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2023 11:53 PM EST

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Gardner, Franklin push No. 13 Virginia past Clemson, 64-57

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 28, 2023 09:23 PM EST

North Carolina forward Puff Johnson (14) and Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) collide during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Virginia Cavaliers at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/25/2023

Feb. 25, 2023 08:22 PM EST

Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) shoots over Louisville guard Hercy Miller (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Franklin, Clark help No. 7 UVA outlast ACC-worst Louisville

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 15, 2023 09:42 PM EST

North Carolina State's Terquavion Smith (0) shoots between Virginia's Reece Beekman (2) and Ben Vander Plas (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Virginia Cavaliers 2/7/2023

Feb. 07, 2023 11:26 PM EST

Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick, right, grabs a rebound over Syracuse guard Justin Taylor (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Gardner, No. 6 Virginia win 7th straight, 67-62 over 'Cuse

Jan. 30, 2023 09:29 PM EST

Virginia's Reece Beekman (2) shoots against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Gardner, Franklin lead No. 7 Virginia past BC, 76-57

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 28, 2023 01:59 PM EST

Boston College's T.J. Bickerstaff (1) fights for a basket against Virginia's Kadin Shedrick (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Boston College Eagles at Virginia Cavaliers 1/28/2023

Jan. 28, 2023 01:04 PM EST

Wake Forest forward Andrew Carr (11) tries to pass the ball around Virginia center Francisco Caffaro (22) and Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 10 Virginia holds off Wake Forest 76-67 for ACC road win

By Aaron Beard Jan. 21, 2023 04:19 PM EST

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett disagrees with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Clark's record night lifts No. 10 Virginia past Hokies 78-68

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 18, 2023 09:03 PM EST

Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) shoots a 3-point basketover the defense of Florida State forward Cameron Corhen, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58

By Bob Ferrante Jan. 14, 2023 06:21 PM EST

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) misses a layup as he is defended by Florida State forward Cameron Corhen (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles 1/14/2023

Jan. 14, 2023 06:12 PM EST

Virginia guard Isaac McKneely drives against Georgia Tech guard Dallan Coleman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Virginia Cavaliers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 12/31/2022

Dec. 31, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Virginia's Kihei Clark (0) celebrates after a basket against Albany during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Franklin, Gardner lead No. 13 Virginia past Albany 66-46

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 28, 2022 08:23 PM EST

Michigan guard Dug McDaniel (0) reacts to a play against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Gardner, No. 3 Virginia rally for 70-68 win at Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 30, 2022 12:07 AM EST

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) celebrates after Virginia defeated Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 05:52 PM EST

1Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) blocks the shot of Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas

By Mark Anderson Nov. 18, 2022 09:40 PM EST

Members of the Virginia basketball team warm up Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas for an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, while wearing shirts in memory of the three students killed in a shooting nearly a week ago. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Virginia basketball back on court, honors shooting victims

By Mark Anderson Nov. 18, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) is fouled on the way to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Central in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Clark, Beekman spark No. 18 Virginia past NC Central 73-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 07, 2022 11:19 PM EST

FILE -Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier, right, controls the ball while defended by Washington State guard Noah Williams during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Returning starters include Quincy Guerrier and N’Faly Dante.(AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
TIPOFF: These teams seek NCAA bids they didn't get last year

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2022 02:35 AM EDT