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Three takeaways from Virginia’s grueling win over Illinois

A big win happened once, and it could have been written off…

Three takeaways from Virginia’s monster win over Baylor

What a win. What a gutsy win. In five months, when they…

Virginia vs Baylor preview: an early opportunity

Basketball, at present, is an afterthought. Horrible tragedy has descended on Charlottesville, and amid the grieving, the devastation, the helpless questioning, sports have faded out of the picture. Rightfully so.  But sport, at its most basic, is entertainment, a diversion from the horror and the rigors of the world. Perhaps, then, this game—a marquee matchup between two highly ranked, undefeated teams in the semifinal round of a mini tournament stacked with big programs—can provide some measure of catharsis.  So, to basketball we go.

Three takeaways from Virginia’s wins over Monmouth and NC Central

A hail of three-pointers melded with smothering defense to deliver a convincing Virginia win, 89-42, over Monmouth. The comfortable victory banished nagging worries after a mediocre performance in Monday’s 73-61 victory against North Carolina Central. Here are three takeaways.

Optimism and fatigue as old faces return and new ones appear

College hoops approach, and The Packline is back to stoke the optimism—and to temper it. But mostly to emphasize the mystery of it all.

It’s okay to be ambivalent about Kihei Clark’s return

An ordinary Monday night became anything but when Virginia officially announced Kihei Clark’s return for a fifth season in Charlottesville. The news sent some fans into paroxysms of joy, others into painful gloom and still more into deep thought trying to puzzle out their feelings.

Virginia is introduced to the NIL era with a gut punch

Time sped up, news hurtling in from various sources. London Johnson would be committing to Virginia. London Johnson would not be committing to Virginia. London Johnson would be shipping off to the G-League. 

Transfer portal claims four Wahoos, but biggest decision still looms

It was announced overnight, perhaps in an attempt to draw the least attention possible. “Virginia F Igor Milicic Jr has entered the transfer portal,” read the tweet from Verbal Commits, which tracks transfers. 

Three final takeaways after Virginia’s season-ending loss to St. Bonaventure

Here was Virginia, playing an inferior opponent, the clock winding down, the game close, the outcome essential. All that was needed: a couple made free throws, one defensive stop and some intelligent decision-making.  The Hoos failed on all counts.