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![The program has had to deal with five close defeats last season, the shooting deaths of three teammates late in 2022 and a new coaching staff in 2021. Head coach Tony Elliott says it's time for the players to start enjoying the fruit of their labor. The program has had to deal with five close defeats last season, the shooting deaths of three teammates late in 2022 and a new coaching staff in 2021. Head coach Tony Elliott says it's time for the players to start enjoying the fruit of their labor.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TVP-UVA-coach.jpg?w=132)
UVA hopes troubles are in the past as new football season nears. ‘Now it’s time for us to win.’
The program has had to deal with five close defeats last season, the shooting deaths of three teammates late in 2022 and a new coaching staff in 2021. Head coach...
![“We got to know each other a lot better last season,” said Antwaun Powell-Ryland, a former Indian River High star. “And it’s good to be getting the attention this year. But we’re still working the same way to prepare for the season.” “We got to know each other a lot better last season,” said Antwaun Powell-Ryland, a former Indian River High star. “And it’s good to be getting the attention this year. But we’re still working the same way to prepare for the season.”](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24205562356550.jpg?w=132)
Is Virginia Tech football back? Hokies are confident after strong finish, few transfer portal losses
“We got to know each other a lot better last season,” said Antwaun Powell-Ryland, a former Indian River High star. “And it’s good to be getting the attention this year....
![The point guard has embraced being a leader for UVA's many new faces. The point guard has embraced being a leader for UVA's many new faces.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23090193843892.jpg?w=132)
‘I had to wait my turn.’ Reece Beekman ready to lead UVA after mulling NBA leap
The point guard has embraced being a leader for UVA's many new faces.
![Hokies’ Pedulla learned early to battle for what he wanted By Steve Lyttle Correspondent Virginia Tech point guard Sean Pedulla said he knows people consider him to be aggressive and talkative on the court. And all that, he said, is merely a product of how he grew up. “I was one of nine kids,” said Pedulla, a 6-1 sophomore who is expected to be in the starting lineup Monday night when the Hokies open their season at home against Coppin State (8 p.m.). So how did being No. 7 among nine children, five boys and four girls, make Pedulla the […] Hokies’ Pedulla learned early to battle for what he wanted By Steve Lyttle Correspondent Virginia Tech point guard Sean Pedulla said he knows people consider him to be aggressive and talkative on the court. And all that, he said, is merely a product of how he grew up. “I was one of nine kids,” said Pedulla, a 6-1 sophomore who is expected to be in the starting lineup Monday night when the Hokies open their season at home against Coppin State (8 p.m.). So how did being No. 7 among nine children, five boys and four girls, make Pedulla the […]](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23067175846424.jpg?w=132)
Hokies’ Sean Pedulla, one of nine siblings, learned early to battle for what he wanted
Hokies’ Pedulla learned early to battle for what he wanted By Steve Lyttle Correspondent Virginia Tech point guard Sean Pedulla said he knows people consider him to be aggressive and...
![Star guard Hunter Cattoor returns, and the newcomers include graduate transfer Mekhi Long, who averaged 10.7 points and 8.7 rebounds last year at Old Dominion. Star guard Hunter Cattoor returns, and the newcomers include graduate transfer Mekhi Long, who averaged 10.7 points and 8.7 rebounds last year at Old Dominion.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP23297623300377.jpg?w=109)
‘There’s a lot to like about this team.’ Hokies are optimistic despite unexpected departure.
Star guard Hunter Cattoor returns, and the newcomers include graduate transfer Mekhi Long, who averaged 10.7 points and 8.7 rebounds last year at Old Dominion.
![Coach Tony Bennett’s teams typically are experienced and focused on defense, which runs counter to the world of players moving in the transfer portal. Coach Tony Bennett’s teams typically are experienced and focused on defense, which runs counter to the world of players moving in the transfer portal.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TVP-Beekman.jpg?w=132)
‘The way we’ve done it still has a chance.’ Can UVA survive changing basketball landscape?
Coach Tony Bennett’s teams typically are experienced and focused on defense, which runs counter to the world of players moving in the transfer portal.
![Preseason trip to Italy, bonding experience help take UVA in new direction after missing last year's NCAA Tournament Preseason trip to Italy, bonding experience help take UVA in new direction after missing last year's NCAA Tournament](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/12/13/2KE33NHRN4CXAA7SCHDAHUCUCY.jpg?w=135)
Preseason trip to Italy, bonding experience help take UVA in new direction after missing last year’s NCAA Tournament
Jayden Gardner says he and his Virginia basketball teammates learned a lot from their trip to Italy in August. They got an up-close lesson in history and a look at...
![UVA's Kihei Clark wasn't ready to turn pro, so he returned to the Cavaliers with lofty goals UVA's Kihei Clark wasn't ready to turn pro, so he returned to the Cavaliers with lofty goals](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/11/10/43DT5R5VGQSEQMYRPJJACNXUP4.jpg?w=135)
UVA’s Kihei Clark wasn’t ready to turn pro, so he returned to the Cavaliers with lofty goals
So why didn't Kihei Clark call it quits after four seasons with the Virginia Cavaliers and turn pro? The Cavaliers had a capable replacement at point guard in Reece Beekman...
![Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts is driven by a sense of urgency. 'I can't afford to waste any days.' Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts is driven by a sense of urgency. 'I can't afford to waste any days.'](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/11/09/H26SMFP7SRDTVHV75XPNZK4Y7E.jpg?w=135)
Virginia Tech’s Justyn Mutts is driven by a sense of urgency. ‘I can’t afford to waste any days.’
A sense of urgency drives Justyn Mutts. He's only 23, but it seems like Mutts is looking for new worlds to conquer. He was a basketball standout at Delaware, but...
![UVA men's basketball team has high aspirations with five returning starters, top recruiting class UVA men's basketball team has high aspirations with five returning starters, top recruiting class](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/10/12/4KWVPHFJPQZMIEZD5C4C2DY3AQ.jpg?w=135)
UVA men’s basketball team has high aspirations with five returning starters, top recruiting class
All five University of Virginia men's basketball starters are back, and coach Tony Bennett landed one of the nation's top recruiting classes to join them. At least one rival coach,...