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No Postseason For The Hoos When the Virginia men's basketball team did not receive consideration for the NCAA Tournament or the National Invitation Tournament, UVa decided not to seek other postseason opportunities in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) or the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Virginia finished the 2010-11 season with an overall record of 16-15, the first winning season for the program since 2007-08. According to the official news release, "UVa's athletics administration decided to remove the team from consideration for participation in postseason play if the Cavaliers were not selected for the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Virginia head coach Tony Bennett was consulted and agreed with the decision." So far, the message board reaction to the news has been mixed. If you ask me, I think this is a good decision by Virginia. Outside of the monetary implications of playing in these postseason tournament options (it is believed that teams must pay to be in the tournaments, particularly to host games), the potential benefits are not that enticing. Fans disappointed with the decision have mentioned three main factors for wanting to keep playing:
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This Week In Recruiting Hoops Recruits Enjoying Postseason Success Make it back-to-back Class AA State Championships for Malcolm Brogdon and Greater Atlanta Christian (Atlanta, GA). The 6-5, 205-pound senior guard scored 20 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in a 40-point blowout over Buford in this past Saturday's championship game. Brogdon averaged 27 points and 12 rebounds per game this season, and he seems a good bet to repeat as Group AA Player of the Year. TheSabre.com will have more on GAC's state title win this week, so stay tuned. Paul Jesperson is known for his outside shooting, but this shot in the Division 2 Sectional Semifinal is ridiculous. The 6-7, 185-pound Jesperson, a wing guard/forward, helped the Merrill (WI) team go on to defeat Antigo in the sectional semis. The Blue Jays then scored a D2 Sectional Final win over Onalaska, securing a spot in the state semifinals for the first time since 1964. Merrill faces Wauanakee this Friday. Landon School (Bethesda, MD), featuring UVa-bound power forward Darion Atkins, finished the 2010/2011 season with 19 wins and six losses. The 6-8, 210-pound Atkins averaged more than 12 points and just less than 12 rebounds per game, totaling 148 blocks along the way as well. TheSabre.com was on hand for Landon's season finale against Benedectine, and fans can see exclusive photos of the promising prospect on his recruiting card. The Sabre's Mike Ingalls noted defense, rebounding, and ability to finish as Atkins' strengths. This past Friday night, a pair of Virginia 2011 football recruits squared off on the basketball court in the Virginia Group AAA State Championship game in Richmond. I.C. Norcom (Portsmouth, VA), featuring Kameron Mack, defeated Anthony Harris-led L.C. Bird to capture its second consecutive state title. The 6-5, 205-pound Mack projects as a safety or linebacker for Mike London's football program, while Harris, a 6-2, 190-pound recruit, projects as a safety but could play cornerback.
Chris Horne, our resident recruiting expert, provides updates throughout the week for Edge subscribers about UVa's commitments and recruiting targets in football and men's basketball. To sign up for an Edge subscription, please check out the Sabre Edge Sign Up and Information Page. If you're already on board as an Edge subscriber, click the links below to catch up on recruiting. Sabre Edge recruiting updates from the past week ...
In-State Star Updates Recruiting
Onyekaba Emerging On Major D1 Radar More recent recruiting updates on The Sabre ...
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UVa Football Schedule Virginia released the 2011 football schedule last week. TheSabre.com set up its football schedule page for fans; remember that each game will have a game information page once the season begins.
Ryan To Step Down UVa Athletics Media Relations, Official Release Craig Littlepage, University of Virginia director of athletics, announced Saturday that Debbie Ryan has decided to step down as women's head basketball coach effective at the end of the 2010-11 season. Ryan, a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, has been the head coach of the Virginia women's basketball team for 34 years, all but four years of the program's existence. She also served as an assistant coach in the program for two years before becoming head coach. "Throughout her 36 years at the University of Virginia, Debbie Ryan has been the model for dignity, dedication, class and courage," Littlepage said. "No one has a greater love for the University of Virginia and I'm grateful for all of her contributions to our women's basketball program and our department. In addition to her contributions to the game nationally, her impact has been felt on the international basketball scene as well. "Debbie is a unique treasure to our local community and those of us who have worked directly with her have been tremendously enriched." Ryan's Virginia teams have compiled an overall record of 736-323, won 20 or more games 23 times and 30 or more twice. The Cavaliers participated in the NCAA Tournament 24 times under her direction and made three consecutive Final Four appearances from 1990-92. Only eight other active Division I women's basketball coaches have reached the 700-win milestone. "I am leaving the program in excellent condition as we have great players here and on the way," Ryan said. "Our players are good students and exemplify the standards of excellence that we live by in our department. I am not retiring per se, but I feel we have not lived up to my own standards and expectations this past year and I want to do what is best for our program and the University. "More than anything I love my players, both past and present, and that is what I will miss the most about leaving. I will see this year's team through the upcoming WNIT if we are fortunate to be selected."
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Issue No. 275 - Jan. 15, 2007
This Week In Recruiting Football recruiting UVa received several surprises this past weekend, with the first being the commitment of long snapper/tight end prospect Danny Aiken. Aiken, a 6-5, 228-pound recruit who is currently at Fork Union Military Academy, was invited for an unofficial visit to the University of Virginia last month (he went the same day as offensive line recruit Anthony Castonzo), but it didn't seem like Aiken was in line for an offer . that is, until last week, when the former Cave Spring (Roanoke, VA) standout received a call from Mike London. London asked Aiken what would happen if the staff were to extend a scholarship offer. Aiken said he would accept and, a few days later, did. UVa is recruiting Aiken as a long snapper who will have a shot at tight end as well. At Cave Spring, Aiken saw time at the quarterback, defensive end and safety positions. He played tight end and long snapper at Fork Union and impressed Coach London last month with his long-snapping ability. |
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Coming Soon The Sabre has you covered when it comes to Hoo news. Here are a few of the articles to expect on the site soon:
In Case You Missed It ... Sabre articles since the last SabreMail
Ryan To Step Down
Inbounding Against Fullcourt Pressure
Late Letdown Leaves Hoos With Loss
Reasons For Renewed Optimism
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