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How'd We Get Here: Carla Williams, UVA Basketball and Tony Bennett

Author
Preston Willett
Published
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Episode Link
https://rss.com/podcasts/hoos-on-podcast/1850186

Preston from The Sabre welcomes back David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot to talk about the latest in UVA athletics.

First, David talks about his breaking news that UVA Director of Athletics Carla Williams has signed a 5-year extension after months of speculation. Preston and David break down a unique couple of months for Williams, what her extension means for UVA going forward and if she was ever close to leaving Virginia.

Then Preston and David recap a fourth-straight loss for Ron Sanchez and the Cavaliers, this time in a late night buzzer-beater to SMU. They discuss the late game drama, Isaac McKneely's poor performance and Blake Buchanan's stock rising.

Finally, Preston asks the question how did UVA basketball get to this point from hoisting the NCAA Championship in 2019 to being at risk of missing the ACC Tournament and David gives his thoughts. They also discuss the recent news that Tony Bennett will be honored in February and the timing of the ceremony as well as if Bennett's legacy is tarnished by his sudden departure.

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