Oct 19, 2024 · CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Describing himself as “a square peg in a round hole,” a tearful Tony Bennett said Friday he suddenly retired from coaching at Virginia …

Anthony Guy Bennett (born June 1, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player and college basketball coach. From 2009 to 2024, he was the head coach of the University of …

Oct 21, 2024 · Sports Illustrated ran a column headlined “Ego-Driven Timing of Tony Bennett’s Retirement Puts Virginia—and His Players—in a Bind.” This has been a common though …

Oct 18, 2024 · Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett never chased the spotlight. That included with his stunning and abrupt decision to retire effective immediately, announced on the eve of …

Oct 18, 2024 · If Tony Bennett were reading from a prepared statement, that piece of paper could have been smudged by tears. Instead, the emotional University of Virginia icon spoke without …

Oct 17, 2024 · Tony Bennett, the University of Virginia men’s basketball coach who guided his team to a 2019 national championship, two Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament titles and …

Oct 22, 2024 · Bennett walks away at the relatively young age of 55 as Virginia basketball’s winningest coach, with a career record of 364-136. He guided the Cavaliers to the 2019 NCAA …

Oct 18, 2024 · CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett announced his retirement after 15 seasons at the University of Virginia …

Jan 14, 2025 · Virginia will honor former men's basketball head coach Tony Bennett with a series of tributes and a banner raising at halftime of the game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, …

In 2011-12, Bennett led Virginia to a 22-10 record and its first NCAA Tournament berth in five seasons. The 2012 USBWA District 3 Coach of the Year, Bennett guided the Cavaliers to their …