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Virginia's Anthony Gill leaves the court as Michigan State players celebrate a 61-59 win over Virginia in a regional semifinal of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Virginia falls short in Sweet 16 loss to Michigan State

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Virginia's Akil Mitchell reacts after making a basket against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Virginia takes its cue from senior forward Akil Mitchell

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Virginia players celebrate at halftime in the first half of an NCAA college basketball third-round tournament game against Memphis, Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Raleigh. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Virginia crushes Memphis, advances to Sweet 16

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 20, 2014. Virginia plays Coastal Carolina in a second-round game on Friday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Top-seeded Virginia looks for NCAA impact after midseason turnaround

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Virginia's Joe Harris (12) goes to the basket against Duke in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 16, 2014. Virginia won 72-63. Harris was the tournament MVP. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Blowout loss inspired Virginia’s huge turnaround

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia's Joe Harris celebrates after making a 3-point basket against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 6 UVa tops No. 7 Duke 72-63 for ACC title

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Sunday, March 9, 2014, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 75-69 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Top-seeded Virginia looking to buck history

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Sunday, March 9, 2014, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 75-69 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Top-seeded Virginia looking to buck history

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

2013-14 all-ACC basketball teams

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Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) watches his dunk during the first half of an NCAA College basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

No. 12 Virginia tops Syracuse 75-56 for 1st in ACC

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia forward Anthony Gill (13) takes a shot over Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) during an NCAA College basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 1, 2014. Virginia won the game 75-56. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

No. 4 Syracuse loses 75-56 at No. 12 Virginia

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia forward Akil Mitchell (25) cuts down the net after thie win over Syracuse in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 1, 2014. Virginia won the game 75-56. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia routs Syracuse for first outright ACC title since ‘81

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Maryland forward Jake Layman (10) looks to pass as Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Harris’ 19 lead No. 17 Virginia past Terps, 61-53

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia guard London Perrantes (23) celebrates a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)

Virginia hands Tar Heels another ACC loss, 76-61

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia guard Justin Anderson celebrates a basket during the second half of an NIT first-round college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Virginia won 67-56. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

NIT: Virginia downs Norfolk State; will face St. John’s next

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia center Mike Tobey reacts near the end of overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, March 10, 2013. Virginia beat Maryland in overtime 61-58. (AP Photo/Norm Shafer)

Virginia comeback against Maryland helps Cavaliers’ NCAA case

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia's Joe Harris (12) and Justin Anderson (23) celebrate Virginia's 73-68 win over Duke in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia won the game 73-68. Harris had 36 points. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Joe Harris, Virginia take down No. 3 Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia forward Akil Mitchell (25) celebrates his team's 58-55 win over North Carolina State in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Joe Harris, Virginia upset No. 19 N.C. State

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press