Mike Barber
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Freelance sports writer based in Virginia. Husband. Dad. Foodie. Dog lover. Jersey guy. Heisman Trophy voter. [email protected]
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After immigrating from the Dominican Republic, Ron Sanchez grew up in the Bronx, blocks from Yankee Stadium. But it was basketball that would prove to be #UVA's interim coach's calling. "That kind of became my positive addiction as a kid.”
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I caught up with #UVA assistant Isaiah Wilkins, who also played for Tony Bennett. Wilkins stayed on the floor during the half-court ceremony: "It was special for me to be there and to see that. I was really just taking it all in. It was a really special moment."
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GT coach Damon Stoudamire opens by saying Ron Sanchez should get the permanent #UVA job: “You can see that he’s starting to put his stamp on the team. … He’s a guy who understands this place more than anybody.”
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FINAL: #UVA 75, Georgia Tech 61 Isaac McKneely with 20 points, Dai Dai Ames had 18. Andrew Rohde with 11 points, 9 assists and 0 turnovers.
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Eli Bennett checking into the game with 1:04 to play on the day #UVA honors his father. Big ovation. Videoboard shows Tony and his father watching from a box above. 'Hoos lead 72-57.
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#UVA has now scored 70 points in each of its last four games. Offense finding itself for the second half of the season. 'Hoos have shot 47% today and lead Georgia Tech 70-53 with 2:21 to play.
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Tony Bennett has brought out the best in #UVA today, haha. 'Hoos lead Georgia Tech 63-49 with 7:26 left. Isaac McKneely has 20 points, Dai Dai Ames has 15 and Andrew Rohde has 11 points, 8 assists and 0 turnovers.
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Former #UVA coach Tony Bennett points to the 2019 national championship banner and says it might be the last true amateur national tile: "I think we touched greatness."
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Former #UVA coach Tony Bennett gets a laugh from the JPJ crowd saying, "I'm sorry I never brought out the orange uniforms. Those things look sweet."
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Standing ovation for former #UVA coach Tony Bennett as he walks onto the court at JPJ. His family is out there as is AD Carla Williams.
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HALFTIME: #UVA 41, Georgia Tech 36 Isaac McKneely with 18 points. Andrew Rohde has 6 points, 7 assists and 0 turnovers.
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Holding an opponent under 50 points would be the ultimate Tony Bennett tribute. #UVA has only done that three times this season. 'Hoos lead GT 31-27 with under 5 minutes left in the half.
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Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter take their seats courtside here. #UVA leads Georgia Tech 9-8 with 14:50 to go in the first half. Two of the 10 NBA draft picks coached by Tony Bennett in his 15 years at Virginia.
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#UVA opens with three straight 3s from Andrew Rohde and Isaac McKneely (2) for a 9-0 lead against Georgia Tech. 'Hoos came ready to play.
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Not having Jamie Luckie officiating #UVA's Tony Bennett celebration game is such a missed opportunity for comedy. Roger Ayers, Lee Cassell and Mark Schnur are the whistles today for the 'Hoos against GT.
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#UVA starters today vs Georgia Tech: Isaac McKneely, Andrew Rohde, Dai Dai Ames, Jacob Cofie and Blake Buchanan. Elijah Saunders is dressed and appears to be available.
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Kyle Guy is on the #UVA staff and Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter (Cleveland Cavaliers) both had a game in Washington last night and are off until Monday. Could we see the Big Three back at JPJ to honor Tony Bennett today?
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Ralph Sampson is seated behind the #UVA bench for today's Georgia Tech game. 'Hoos and Jackets tip off in about 15 minutes here at JPJ, where they'll be honoring former coach Tony Bennett.
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Possibly a good sign for #UVA ... Elijah Saunders is out there for pre-game warmups, in uniform instead of the black warmup sweats. Tip vs Georgia Tech in just under 30 minutes.
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Less than an hour until tipoff between Georgia Tech and #UVA. Hoos will honor former coach Tony Bennett today…
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