OPINION: Is UVA still a ‘Basketball School’?

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesThe Tony Bennett era established Virginia as a “basketball school,” a reputation solidified by the 2019 National Championship.

The 2023-24 mens’ basketball season (23-11) that ended in the NCAA tournament bubble didn’t give fans much hope. In fact, the Cornerhardly had a viewing crowd for the Virginia Cavaliers’ NCAA tournament appearance against Colorado State.

The underwhelming record and fan perspective begs the question: is UVA still a basketball school?

National media has never loved UVA basketball’s pace, but with any hiccup in game performance, they’re still the first to note how game time mistakes are “uncharacteristic” for the…