The Virginia Cavaliers Men’s basketball team is one of the most successful programs in the history of college basketball. Established in 1905, the Cavaliers have had a long and illustrious history, winning five NCAA Division I National Championships, making nine Final Fours, and appearing in the NCAA Tournament thirty-five times.
The Cavaliers are a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the most competitive conference in college basketball, and are one of the most successful teams in the ACC, winning the regular season championship eleven times and the tournament championship eight times.
Led by head coach Tony Bennett, the Cavaliers have been consistently ranked in the top 25 in recent years and are perennial contenders for the NCAA Championship.
1. Joe Harris
Small forward
Career
- High school: Chelan (Chelan, Washington)
- College: Virginia (2010–2014)
- NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
- Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Playing career: 2014–present
- 2014–2016: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2015: →Canton Charge
- 2016–present: Brooklyn Nets
- NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2019), First-team All-ACC (2013), Second-team All-ACC – Coaches (2014), Third-team All-ACC – Media (2014), ACC tournament MVP (2014), Washington Mr. Basketball (2010), Gatorade Washington Player of the Year (2010)
Joe Harris was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2014 NBA draft. He played for the Cavs until 2018, when he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. In 2019, Joe Harris led the Nets in scoring and made an All-Star team nomination.
Joe Harris was an All-ACC second-team selection in both 2013 and 2014. Joe Harris won the NBA Three-Point Contest in 2019, becoming the first player from Brooklyn to win a title. Joe Harris is averaging 12 points per game this season while shooting 43 percent from three point range.
Joe Harris played his college ball at Washington where he became Mr Basketball of 2010 before being drafted by Cleveland in 2014.
2. De'Andre Hunter
Small forward
Career
- High school: Friends' Central School, (Wynnewood, Pennsylvania)
- College: Virginia (2017–2019)
- NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
- Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–present: Atlanta Hawks
- NCAA champion (2019), Second-team All-American – NABC (2019), Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA, SN (2019), NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2019), First-team All-ACC (2019), ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2019), ACC Sixth Man of the Year (2018), ACC All-Freshman Team (2018)
De'Andre Hunter is a versatile small forward who was drafted 4th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native attended Friends' Central School before going to play college basketball at Virginia for two years.
In his rookie season with the Lakers, De’Andre averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 44% from the field and 31% from three-point range.
He has continued to grow as a player during his second year in the league, averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds per game while shooting 48% from the field and 34% from three-point range.
De'Andre Hunter is a talented and versatile player who started his career at Virginia before being drafted in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
De'Andre Hunter has been an instrumental part of the Hawks' success this season, averaging 16.5 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game while shooting 43% from 3-point range.
De'Andre Hunter will be looking to add to his impressive list of accolades when he takes on Maryland in the NCAA Tournament next week.
3. Mike Scott
Forward
Career
- High school: , Deep Creek (Chesapeake, Virginia), Hargrave Military Academy, (Chatham, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (2007–2012)
- NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
- Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
- Playing career: 2012–present
- 2012–2017: Atlanta Hawks
- 2012–2013: →Bakersfield Jam
- 2016: →Delaware 87ers
- 2016–2017: →Long Island Nets
- 2017–2018: Washington Wizards
- 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2019–2021: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2022–present: SLUC Nancy Basket
- Third-team All-American – SN (2012), First-team All-ACC (2012)
Scott was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft. Scott played college basketball at Virginia and helped lead them to a National Championship in 2011.
After graduation, Scott signed with Nancy Basket of LNB Pro A and has been one of their most consistent players over the past few seasons. In 2019, Scott led Nancy Basket to their first ever French League title, earning him MVP honors along the way.
Mike is known for his strong rebounding skills and defensive presence on both ends of the court; he is also an excellent shooter from outside-the-arc Scott was drafted 43rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2012 NBA draft. Scott played for both the Bakersfield Jam and Delaware 87ers before joining the Long Island Nets in 2016.
In 2017, he joined the Washington Wizards and continued to play with them until 2018 when he was traded to Los Angeles Clippers. After being traded again, Scott signed with SLUC Nancy Basket for a two-year deal in 2019.
4. Ralph Sampson
Power forward
Career
- High school: Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1979–1983)
- NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
- Selected by the Houston Rockets
- Playing career: 1983–1995
- Position: Center / Power forward
- Number: 50
- 4× NBA All-Star (1984–1987), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1985), All-NBA Second Team (1985), NBA Rookie of the Year (1984), NBA All-Rookie Team (1984), 3× College national player of the year (1981–1983), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1981–1983), 3× ACC Player of the Year (1981–1983), 3× First-team All-ACC (1981–1983), ACC Rookie of the Year (1980), No. 50 retired by Virginia Cavaliers, First-team Parade All-American (1979)
- Points: 7,039 (15.4 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,011 (8.8 rpg)
- Blocks: 752 (1.6 bpg)
- Basketball Hall of Fame as player
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2011
- Medals, , Representing United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1979 San Juan: Team competition
- Representing United States
- Men's basketball
- Pan American Games
- : 1979 San Juan: Team competition
Ralph Sampson was a dominant center in the NBA for many years. He was drafted first overall by the Houston Rockets, and he played for them until 1995. Ralph Sampson is considered one of the greatest players in league history, and his number 50 is still retired by the Rockets.
He has two championship rings with the Golden State Warriors, as well as several other awards and accolades on his resume. Ralph Sampson was an American basketball player who played for the Sacramento Kings, Washington Bullets, and Unicaja Ronda.
He is most famous for his time spent with the Houston Rockets where he won two championships.
Sampson was a dominant force on the court throughout his career, averaging 21 points and 14 rebounds per game in his career. He also had success outside of basketball, earning a degree from James Madison University while playing professional basketball overseas in Spain and Italy.
Sampson has been inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as well as the College Basketball Hall of Fame, cementing his place among some of history’s greatest players.
5. Jay Huff
Los Angeles Lakers
Career
- High school: Voyager Academy, (Durham, North Carolina)
- College: Virginia (2017–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2021–2022: →South Bay Lakers
- 2022–present: South Bay Lakers
- NCAA champion (2019), Second-team All-ACC (2021), ACC All-Defensive Team (2021)
Jay Huff was originally from Durham, North Carolina and attended Voyager Academy. He played college basketball for Virginia before being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA G League Draft by the South Bay Lakers.
In his rookie season with South Bay, Jay averaged 10 points and 6 rebounds per game. Jay is expected to be a key player for the Lakers this upcoming season as they look to make an impact in the league. Jay Huff was undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, but he has since had a successful career playing for various teams in the league.
Jay Huff is a two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year and NCAA champion with South Bay Lakers. Jay Huff is known as one of the best perimeter defenders in college basketball history, and his ability to shut down opponents will be crucial on Saturday night when he takes on Lonzo Ball and UCLA.
6. Mamadi Diakite
Career
- High school: Blue Ridge School, (Saint George, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (2016–2020)
- NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2020–present
- 2020–2021: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2021: →Lakeland Magic
- 2022: Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2022–present: →Cleveland Charge
- NBA champion (2021), NBA G League champion (2021), All-NBA G League First Team (2021), NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2021), NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2021), NCAA champion (2019), Second-team All-ACC (2020)
Mamadi Diakite was born on January 21, 1997 in Conakry, Guinea. Mamadi Diakite played college basketball for Virginia from 2016-2020 and is currently a power forward with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA.
Mamadi Diakite has had a successful career so far and is definitely one to watch out for in the future. Diakite is a versatile forward who has been playing in the NBA G League since 2017. In his rookie season with the Lakeland Magic, Diakite averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game.
He was named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team after averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland Charge during their inaugural season in 2020-21. Diakite finished second on Cleveland's all-time scoring list behind LeBron James with 3,421 points scored in 755 games played from 2013 to 2019.
The 27 year old Senegal international had an impressive NCAA championship campaign with Louisville where he averaged 26 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists per game en route to winning college basketball's most prestigious title.
7. Kyle Guy
Miami Heat
Career
- High school: Lawrence Central, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
- College: Virginia (2016–2019)
- NBA draft 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
- Selected by the New York Knicks
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2021: Sacramento Kings
- 2019–2020: →Stockton Kings
- 2021: Cleveland Charge
- 2021–2022: Miami Heat
- 2022: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2022: Cleveland Charge
- 2022–present: Joventut Badalona
- NCAA champion (2019), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2019), 2× Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2018, 2019), Third-team All-American – SN (2019), 2× First-team All-ACC (2018, 2019), ACC tournament MVP (2018), McDonald's All-American (2016), Indiana Mr. Basketball (2016)
Kyle Guy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended high school at Lawrence Central. In his two years at Virginia, Guy played shooting guard for the Cavaliers' varsity squad.
He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2019 as a second-round pick and has since made his debut with the team. Kyle Guy is known for being an excellent shooter with range out to 3-point territory and can also create shots off of dribbles or passes from teammates.
His long hair often gets him labelled as a "bad boy" on social media but he's actually quite shy away from cameras - preferring to stay behind the scenes most of the time. Kyle Guy is a talented shooting guard who attended Indiana University.
Kyle has won numerous accolades throughout his career, including being an NCAA champion and Final Four MVP. He was drafted in the second round by the Sacramento Kings in 2019 and has since played for the Stockton Kings and Cleveland Charge before joining Joventut Badalona this season.
Kyle is one of the most promising up-and-coming guards in basketball and will be looking to continue his success with Joventut Badalona next year.
8. Mike Tobey
Career
- High school: Blair Academy, (Blairstown, New Jersey)
- College: Virginia (2012–2016)
- NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2016–present
- 2016–2017: Greensboro Swarm
- 2017: Charlotte Hornets
- 2017: Valencia Basket
- 2017–2018: Canarias
- 2018–2022: Valencia Basket
- 2022–present: FC Barcelona
- FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2017), FIBA Intercontinental Cup MVP (2017), Spanish League champion (2017), EuroCup champion (2019), ACC Sixth Man of the Year (2015)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the United States, FIBA World U19 Cup, : 2013 Czech Republic: National team
- Men's basketball
- Representing the United States
- FIBA World U19 Cup
- : 2013 Czech Republic: National team
Mike Tobey was born in Monroe, New York on October 10th, 1994. He attended Blair Academy and played college basketball for Virginia from 2012-2016. Mike was not drafted by an NBA team in the 2016 draft but he signed with FC Barcelona of the Liga ACB league shortly thereafter.
So far in his career with Barcelona, Tobey has averaged 8 points per game and 4 rebounds per game while shooting 47% from the field and 33% from three point range over 18 games played this season (as of January 2nd).
Mike is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside positions and has been praised for his defense abilities by coaches at FC Barcelona as well as opponents he's faced during his short professional career so far Tobey was a standout player at North Carolina State and helped lead the Wolfpack to an NCAA Tournament appearance in his final season.
Tobey was drafted by Charlotte Hornets in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft, and made an immediate impact with his scoring ability off the bench.
Tobey has since blossomed into one of the best players for FC Barcelona, helping them win multiple trophies including two EuroCups and a national championship in Spain.
9. Anthony Gill
Power forward
Career
- High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- College: , South Carolina (2011–2012), Virginia (2013–2016)
- NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2016–present
- 2016–2017: Yeşilgiresun
- 2017–2020: Khimki
- 2020–present: Washington Wizards
- AP Honorable mention All-American (2015), 2× Third-team All-ACC (2015, 2016)
Tony Gill was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by Washington. Gill played college basketball at South Carolina where he averaged 14.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game over his two seasons there.
In 2016–17 season, Tony Gill led the Wizards in scoring (16.6 ppg) and rebounding (8.9 rpg).
The Wizards re-signed Tony Gill to a 2 year $10 million contract extension on July 6, 2017 Tony Gill has appeared in 563 games for Washington averaging 13ppg, 8rpg and 1apg Gill was undrafted but signed with the Washington Wizards in 2016.
Gill played for Yeşilgiresun and Khimki before signing with the Washington Wizards. In 2017, Gill made his NBA debut playing for Yeşilgiresun and then joined the Washington Wizards in 2018.
Gill has averaged 3 points per game over his career thus far and is currently a member of the Washington Wizards.
10. Taine Murray
Career
- High school: Rosmini College, (Auckland, New Zealand)
- College: Virginia (2021–present)
- Playing career: 2020–present
- 2020: Auckland Huskies
- 2020–2021: New Zealand Breakers
- Medals, , FIBA Asia Cup, : 2022 Jakarta:
- FIBA Asia Cup
- : 2022 Jakarta:
Taine Murray is a shooting guard for the Virginia Cavaliers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Taine was born on April 19, 2002 in Hong Kong and is of New Zealand descent. At 6'5" and 207 pounds, Murray has size that many guards covet and he uses it to impact games offensively.
As a freshman at Rosmini College, Taine averaged 16 points per game while also grabbing 4 rebounds per contest en route to being named First Team All-NZAC honoree as well as MVP of the NZ Secondary Schools National Championship Tournament (held annually in Wellington).
A highly touted recruit out of high school, Murray chose UVa over other ACC schools such as Clemson and North Carolina State due to its strong coaching staff and elite basketball program which includes former NBA player Brad Daugherty among others.
With only two seasons under his belt with the Cavaliers - including an ACL tear suffered during his sophomore year - expectations are high for Taine's continued development both on court and off it moving forward.
11. Trey Murphy III
New Orleans Pelicans
Career
- High school: Cary Academy, (Cary, North Carolina)
- College: , Rice (2018–2020), Virginia (2020–2021)
- NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
- Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–present: New Orleans Pelicans
- 2021–2022: →Birmingham Squadron
Trey Murphy III is a 22-year-old small forward/power forward who was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Murphy attended Cary Academy in Cary, North Carolina, where he played basketball and football.
In his senior year at Cary, Murphy averaged 20.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.
Murphy was considered a three-star recruit by 247Sports and was ranked as the No. 41 small forward in the country. Murphy made his NBA debut with the Pelicans in 2018 and averaged 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.
Murphy is a member of the United States U-19 national basketball team, which competed in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Spain in August 2018. Murphy is a native of Durham, North Carolina.
Trey Murphy III was selected 17th overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Murphy has played for the New Orleans Pelicans since 2021. Murphy has recorded averages of 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in his NBA career.
Murphy is a three-time All-Star and was named to the 2018-19 All-Defensive Second Team. Murphy is the son of former NBA player Trey Murphy. Murphy is a graduate of Rice University.
12. Wally Walker
Career
- High school: Penn Manor, (Millersville, Pennsylvania)
- College: Virginia (1972–1976)
- NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1976–1985
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 42
- 1976–1977: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1977–1982: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1982–1984: Houston Rockets
- 1984–1985: Simac Milano
- Italian League champion (1985), 2× NBA champion (1977, 1979), Second-team All-ACC (1976), ACC tournament MVP (1976), No. 41 retired by Virginia Cavaliers
- Points: 3,968 (7.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,759 (3.1 rpg)
- Assists: 844 (1.5 apg)
Wally Walker was born in 1954 in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Walker attended high school at Penn Manor in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Walker played college basketball at Virginia from 1972 to 1976.
Walker was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1976 NBA draft and played with the team from 1976 to 1985. Walker is best known for his playing career with the Trail Blazers. Walker was inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame in 2006.
Walker currently resides in the Philadelphia area. Walker has two children. Walker is retired from playing professional basketball. Walker was a two-time NBA champion and ACC Tournament MVP with the Seattle SuperSonics.
He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1976 NBA draft and spent his first four seasons with the team.
In 1982, he was traded to the Houston Rockets where he spent the next four seasons. In 1984, he was traded to the Italian League team, Simac Milano. Walker retired from professional basketball in 1985.
He currently works as an assistant coach for the Virginia Cavaliers. Walker was inducted into the Virginia Cavaliers Hall of Fame in 2009. He has two sons, one of which is also a professional basketball player. Wally Walker is currently a commentator for NBA TV.
13. Olden Polynice
Center
Career
- High school: All Hallows (The Bronx, New York)
- College: Virginia (1983–1986)
- NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
- Selected by the Chicago Bulls
- Playing career: 1986–2006
- Position: Center
- Number: 23, 0, 34, 30
- 1986–1987: Hamby Rimini
- 1987–1991: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1991–1992: Los Angeles Clippers
- 1992–1994: Detroit Pistons
- 1994–1998: Sacramento Kings
- 1999: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1999–2001: Utah Jazz
- 2001–2002: Las Vegas Slam
- 2002–2003: Grand Rapids Hoops
- 2003: Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs
- 2003: Gary Steelheads
- 2003: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2004: Long Beach Jam
- 2004–2005: Michigan Mayhem
- 2005–2006: Los Angeles Aftershock
- Second-team All-ACC (1986)
- Points: 8,265 (7.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 7,110 (6.7 rpg)
Olden Polynice was born in Haiti in 1964 and has played in the NBA for over 20 years. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1987 and spent his entire career with the team.
Olden Polynice is known for his defense and is a two-time All-Star. He retired from the NBA in 2006. Olden Polynice currently works as a commentator for Haitian television channels.
He has two children and lives in Miami, Florida. Olden Polynice is a highly respected basketball player and commentator in Haiti. Olden Polynice was a highly decorated college basketball player who went on to have a successful NBA career.
He was a two-time All-ACC selection and led his team to the ACC Tournament Championship in his senior season. Polynice was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the 1991 NBA Draft. He played for the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Seattle SuperSonics before joining the Utah Jazz in 1999.
Polynice was traded to the Las Vegas Slam in 2001 and then to the Gary Steelheads in 2003. He retired in 2006 after spending time with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Michigan Mayhem.
Polynice was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. He currently works as a commentator for the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.
14. Kihei Clark
Career
- High school: , Buckley School, (Sherman Oaks, California), William Howard Taft, (Woodland Hills, California)
- College: Virginia (2018–present)
- NCAA champion (2019), Third-team All-ACC (2020)
Kihei Clark is a promising point guard in the ACC. Clark was a highly touted recruit out of high school, and has quickly made a name for himself in the ACC.
Clark is a very fast player with good ball-handling skills. Clark is a good defender, and has shown the ability to create his own shot. Clark is still developing as a player, and has a lot of potential.
Clark is a student of the game, and is constantly learning new things. Clark has a bright future, and is expected to play a large role in the ACC in the future. Clark is a great role model for young players, and has helped to set an example for them.
Clark is an excellent player, and will be a key part of the Virginia Cavaliers for years to come. Kihei Clark was born in Sherman Oaks, California in October of 1998. Kihei attended Buckley School for high school and then transferred to William Howard Taft College where he played for the Cavaliers.
In his freshman year at William Howard Taft, Clark was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and was also a first-team All-ACC selection. In his sophomore year, Clark was again named the ACC Rookie of the Year and was also a second-team All-ACC selection.
In his junior year, Clark was named the ACC Player of the Year and was also a first-team All-American selection. Clark was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft.
Clark has played in one MLB game so far, and he has posted a 0-for-3 batting average. Kihei is currently a senior at William Howard Taft and is planning on majoring in business.
15. Reece Beekman
Career
- High school: Scotlandville Magnet, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- College: Virginia (2020–present)
- ACC All-Defensive Team (2022), Louisiana Mr. Basketball (2020)
Reece Beekman is a 21-year-old point guard for the Virginia Cavaliers. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and played high school basketball for Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
Beekman led the Virginia Cavaliers to the ACC regular season and tournament championships in 2018-19. He averaged 17.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Beekman was named First Team All-ACC and ACC Player of the Year in 2019.
He is a three-time First Team All-ACC selection, and was a finalist for the Naismith Trophy in 2019. Beekman is a member of the United States national team. He played in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, where the United States finished in fourth place.
Beekman is considered to be one of the best point guards in the nation. He is a native of Wisconsin and is considered a top prospect for the 2020 NBA draft. Beekman is the son of former NBA player Rick Beekman.
16. Jayden Gardner
Career
- High school: Heritage, (Wake Forest, North Carolina)
- College: , East Carolina (2018–2021), Virginia (2021–present)
- First-team All-AAC (2021), Second-team All-AAC (2020), Third-team All-ACC (2022), AAC All-Rookie Team (2019)
Jayden Gardner is a power forward for the Virginia Cavaliers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He was born on May 14, 2000 in Durham, North Carolina. Gardner has a listed height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and a listed weight of 246 lb (112 kg).
Gardner has appeared in 77 games for the Cavaliers, scoring a total of 936 points. Gardner was named First Team All-ACC in 2018. Gardner is a two-time ACC Player of the Year (2018, 2019). Gardner was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Gardner signed a rookie scale contract with the Cavaliers on July 1, 2020. Gardner made his NBA debut on October 17, 2020, in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Gardner is one of the most highly-touted prospects in the 2020 NBA draft. Jayden Gardner is a high school basketball player from Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Gardner played college basketball at East Carolina. Gardner has been a key player for the Pirates during his time there. Gardner was named to the All-ACC second team in 2022.
Gardner is currently a junior at Virginia. Gardner is a versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court. Gardner is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Gardner is a good role model for younger players. Gardner is expected to be a key player for the Cavaliers in the future.
17. Tony Bennett
Career
- 1988–1992: Green Bay
- 1992–1995: Charlotte Hornets
- 1996–1997: North Harbour Vikings
- Position(s): Point guard
- 1998–1999: North Harbour Kings
- 1999–2003: Wisconsin (assistant)
- 2003–2004: Washington State (assistant)
- 2004–2006: Washington State (associate HC)
- 2006–2009: Washington State
- 2009–present: Virginia
Tony Bennett is a successful coach, having led teams to numerous championships, including three with the Virginia Cavaliers. Bennett was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin in 1969.
After a successful playing career with the Green Bay Packers and Charlotte Hornets, Bennett became a coaching intern with the Wisconsin Badgers in 1999. Bennett was named head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers in 2003.
Bennett has led the Cavaliers to numerous championships, including three ACC titles and one National Championship in 2014. Bennett has a salary of $4.15 million annually as head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers. Bennett is a successful coach with a record of 333–120 in his nine-year coaching career.
Tony Bennett has been a successful head coach at both the college and national level. Bennett has led his teams to many championships and accolades, including five ACC regular season championships.
Bennett is known for his ability to develop players both on and off the court. Bennett is a highly respected coach and is considered one of the best in the business.
18. Justin Anderson
Guard
Career
- High school: Montrose Christian, (Rockville, Maryland)
- College: Virginia (2012–2015)
- NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
- Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2017: Dallas Mavericks
- 2015–2016: →Texas Legends
- 2017–2018: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2018–2019: Atlanta Hawks
- 2019–2020: Raptors 905
- 2020: Brooklyn Nets
- 2020: Long Island Nets
- 2021–2022: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2022: Indiana Pacers
- 2022–present: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- All-NBA G League First Team (2022), All-NBA G League Third Team (2020), Third-team All-American – NABC (2015), Second-team All-ACC (2015), ACC Sixth Man of the Year (2014)
Anderson was drafted 21st overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2015 NBA draft. Anderson spent two seasons at Virginia before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks.
In his two seasons at Virginia, Anderson averaged 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. In 2018, Anderson was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies and then traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
In 2019, Anderson led the Mad Ants to the G League championship. Anderson is a two-time G League champion and has averaged 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his career. Anderson was drafted in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks in 2015.
Anderson played for the Texas Legends for two seasons before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017. Anderson spent two seasons with the 76ers before he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. Anderson spent one season with the Hawks before he was traded to the Toronto Raptors 905 in 2019.
Anderson has spent the majority of the 2019–2020 season with the Raptors 905. Anderson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2020.
Anderson has spent the majority of the 2020–2021 season with the Brooklyn Nets. Anderson was traded to the Long Island Nets in 2021. Anderson has spent the majority of the 2021–2022 season with the Long Island Nets.
19. Jeff Lamp
Career
- High school: Ballard (Louisville, Kentucky)
- College: Virginia (1977–1981)
- NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1981–1993
- Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
- Number: 3
- 1981–1984: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1985–1986: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1986: San Antonio Spurs
- 1986–1987: Hamby Rimini
- 1987–1989: Los Angeles Lakers
- 1989–1991: Reyer Venezia
- 1991–1992: Oximesa Granada
- 1992–1993: Manresa
- NBA champion (1988), Spanish League Top Scorer (1992), Consensus second-team All-American (1981), Third-team All-American – UPI (1980), 2× First-team All-ACC (1979, 1981), Second-team All-ACC (1978), No. 3 retired by Virginia Cavaliers, First-team Parade All-American (1977)
Lamp was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 17.5 points per game over his career. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1981 NBA Draft, and played for them for six seasons.
Lamp also played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Bullets. Lamp is most well-known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he won a championship in 1984. Lamp retired from the NBA in 1993.
He now works as a basketball coach. Lamp is a three-time All-Star, and was inducted into the Portland Trail Blazers' Hall of Fame in 2003. Jeff Lamp played college basketball at Virginia and was one of the most consistent scorers in the country for four years.
Lamp was drafted in the second round of the 1986 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Lamp was with the Spurs for four seasons and helped them win two NBA championships.
Lamp then played for the Hamby Rimini and the Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 1992. Lamp was a two-time Consensus second-team All-American and was a Third-team All-American – UPI.
Lamp was also a First-team Parade All-American and was inducted into the Virginia Cavaliers Hall of Fame in 2006. Lamp currently coaches at his alma mater and is in his seventh season as head coach of the Cavaliers.
Lamp is currently in his 19th season as a head coach in the NBA and is the longest tenured head coach in the league. Lamp is one of the most successful college coaches in history and is one of the best coaches in the NBA.
20. London Perrantes
Career
- High school: Crespi Carmelite, (Los Angeles, California)
- College: Virginia (2013–2017)
- NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2017–present
- 2017–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2017–2018: →Canton Charge
- 2018: Limoges CSP
- 2018–2019: Cholet Basket
- 2019–2020: Bahçeşehir Koleji
- 2020: Capital City Go-Go
- 2021: Austin Spurs
- 2021–present: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
- Second-team All-ACC (2017)
London Perrantes was a standout player for Virginia in the 2017-2018 season. He averaged 14.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. London Perrantes is a point guard and was undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft.
London Perrantes played for Hapoel Gilboa Galil in the Israeli Premier League in the 2017-2018 season. London Perrantes was born in Los Angeles, California in 1994. London Perrantes has played for Crespi Carmelite and Virginia.
London Perrantes is an American and is listed at 6'2" and 190 pounds. London Perrantes is a premier point guard in the Israeli Premier League and is expected to sign with an NBA team in the near future. London Perrantes is a shooting guard who played college ball at the University of Virginia.
He was drafted in the second round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017 and has since played for the Canton Charge and the Limoges CSP in the NBA G-League.
He has also played for the Bahçeşehir Koleji team in Turkey and the Austin Spurs in the NBA D-League. London Perrantes is a versatile player who can play both guard positions.
He has averaged 8.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steal in 23.5 minutes per game in his four-year career. Perrantes is a strong shooter, averaging 47.7% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range in his career.
He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a natural leader and is always prepared to give his all on the court. London Perrantes is a solid player who is looking to continue his success in the NBA.
21. Armaan Franklin
Career
- High school: Cathedral, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
- College: , Indiana (2019–2021), Virginia (2021–present)
Armaan Franklin is a shooting guard for the Virginia Cavaliers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He is 22 years old and was born in the US. Franklin is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions.
He has good athleticism and is a strong defender. Franklin was a key player for the Cavaliers during the 2018-19 season, averaging 14.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Franklin is a potential NBA draft pick, and will likely be a key player for the Cavaliers for many years to come.
Armaan Franklin attended high school at Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana. Franklin played college basketball for Indiana and Virginia. He is currently a freshman for Virginia. Franklin is a versatile player who can score off the dribble or from inside the arc. He has a strong work ethic and is always looking to improve his game.
Franklin is a key contributor for the Virginia Cavaliers, and he is expected to continue to improve in years to come.
22. John Crotty
Career
- High school: Christian Brothers Academy, (Lincroft, New Jersey)
- College: Virginia (1987–1991)
- NBA draft: 1991 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1991–2003
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 11, 12, 22, 25
- 1991–1992: Greenville Spinners
- 1992–1995: Utah Jazz
- 1995–1996: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 1996: Teamsystem Bologna
- 1997: Miami Heat
- 1997–1999: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1999: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1999–2000: Detroit Pistons
- 2000–2002: Utah Jazz
- 2002–2003: Denver Nuggets
- 2× Third-team All-ACC (1990, 1991), McDonald's All-American (1987), Second-team Parade All-American (1987)
- Points: 1,903 (4.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 502 (1.1 rpg)
- Assists: 999 (2.1 apg)
John Crotty was a basketball player who played for the Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Crotty was undrafted in the 1991 NBA Draft and played for the Greenville Spinners and Utah Jazz before being drafted by the Cavaliers in 1995.
Crotty played for the Cavaliers until 2003 and was a two-time All-Star. Crotty is now retired and lives in Orange, New Jersey. Crotty is a Point Guard and stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 185 pounds. John Crotty was born on July 15, 1969, in Orange, New Jersey.
John Crotty attended Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey. Crotty played college basketball at Virginia from 1987 to 1991.
After college, Crotty was drafted by the Cavaliers in the 1991 NBA Draft and played for them from 1995 to 2003. John Crotty was a top prospect in the late 1980s who went on to have a successful NBA career.
Crotty was a versatile player who could score and rebound. He played for several teams over the course of his career, most notably the Portland Trail Blazers and the Seattle SuperSonics.
Crotty was a two-time All-ACC player and was voted to the All-Rookie Second Team in 1988. Crotty retired from the NBA in 2003 after playing for the Denver Nuggets.
He currently works as a basketball coach in his home country of Ireland. Crotty is a member of the Irish Sports Hall of Fame. He is married with two children. Crotty is a popular figure in Ireland, where he has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Trinity College Dublin.
23. Bryant Stith
Career
- High school: Brunswick (Lawrenceville, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1988–1992)
- NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
- Selected by the Denver Nuggets
- Playing career: 1992–2002
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 23, 20
- Coaching career: 2003–present
- 3× First-team All-ACC (1990–1992), 3× AP honorable mention All-American (1990–1992), ACC Rookie of the Year (1989), NIT MVP (1992), NIT champion (1992), No. 20 retired by Virginia Cavaliers, Third-team Parade All-American (1988)
- Points: 5,946 (10.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,983 (3.4 rpg)
- Assists: 1,178 (2.0 apg)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1990 Buenos Aires: National team, Goodwill Games, : 1990 Seattle: National team
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- FIBA World Championship
- : 1990 Buenos Aires: National team
- Goodwill Games
- : 1990 Seattle: National team
Bryant Stith played professional basketball for sixteen seasons, most notably with the Denver Nuggets. He spent time with several other teams, but is most notably remembered for his time with the Nuggets.
He was a key player on the Nuggets' 2000–01 NBA championship team. He retired in 2002, having played in 709 games. He currently coaches at UNC Greensboro. Bryant Stith is a successful coach who has worked with several high schools in North Carolina.
He started his coaching career at Brunswick HS in 2003, where he led the team to a state championship in 2009. In 2013, he moved to UNC Greensboro to be an assistant coach. He has also served as an assistant coach with the United States men's national basketball team.
He has been recognized with several awards during his career, including First-team All-ACC and AP honorable mention All-American. He was also named the MVP of the NIT in 1992.
In 2018, he was named the ACC Coach of the Year. He is currently in his third stint with the United States men's national basketball team, and is considered one of the best coaches in the country.
His achievements have earned him a spot on the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
24. Francisco Caffaro
Career
- High school: NBA Global Academy
- College: Virginia (2019–present)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Argentina, FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, : 2018 Canada:
- Men's basketball
- Representing Argentina
- FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
- : 2018 Canada:
Francisco Caffaro is a 22-year-old center for the Virginia Cavaliers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He was born in San Jorge, Santa Fe, Argentina and is of Argentine descent.
He is 7'1" tall and weighs 242 pounds. Caffaro has appeared in 21 games this season, averaging 5.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. He has a total of 67 points and 51 rebounds in his collegiate career.
Caffaro has also played for the Argentina national team in various age groups, most recently at the U-17 World Cup in Argentina in 2017. He is regarded as one of the most promising young centers in the NCAA and is a potential top-10 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
Caffaro is a hard-working player who is looking to improve his game each and every day. He is a key player for the Cavaliers, who are looking to make a run at the ACC title this season.
25. Marc Iavaroni
Career
- High school: John F. Kennedy, (Plainview, New York)
- College: Virginia (1974–1978)
- NBA draft 1978 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55th overall
- Selected by the New York Knicks
- Playing career: 1978–1992
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 8, 32, 43
- Coaching career: 1992–2013
- NBA champion (1983)
- Points: 2,328 (4.4 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,725 (3.2 rpg)
- Assists: 514 (1.0 apg)
Marc Iavaroni was born on September 15, 1956 in Jamaica, New York. Iavaroni attended high school at John F. Kennedy in Plainview, New York. Iavaroni played college basketball at Virginia from 1974 to 1978.
Iavaroni was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1978 and played for the team from 1978 to 1992. Iavaroni began his coaching career in 1992 as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Iavaroni was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013.
Iavaroni has won two NBA Championships with the Golden State Warriors in 2015 and 2017. Iavaroni is also a two-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. Marc Iavaroni was a player who spent his entire NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers.
He was a versatile player, able to play both the point and shooting guard positions. He was a key player on the Sixers' championship team in 1983. He later coached the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies, before retiring in 2013.
26. Sean Singletary
Career
- High school: William Penn Charter School, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- College: Virginia (2004–2008)
- NBA draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
- Selected by the Sacramento Kings
- Playing career: 2008–2014
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 14, 44
- 2008: Phoenix Suns
- 2008–2009: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2009: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2009–2010: Caja Laboral
- 2011–2012: Belfius Mons-Hainaut
- 2012–2013: Texas Legends
- 2013: Telenet Oostende
- 2013–2014: Texas Legends
- 2014: Erie BayHawks
- Third-team All-American – NABC (2007), AP honorable mention All-American (2008), 3× First-team All-ACC (2006–2008), ACC All-Freshmen Team (2005), No. 44 jersey retired by Virginia Cavaliers
Sean Singletary was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1985. He attended high school at William Penn Charter School. He played college basketball for Virginia.
The Phoenix Suns drafted Singletary in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft. He played for the Phoenix Suns from 2008 to 2014. He was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2014.
He played for the Sacramento Kings until 2016. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 2016. He retired from the NBA in 2017. Sean Singletary played collegiately at Virginia before being drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2007 NBA Draft.
Singletary played for the Charlotte Bobcats and the Sioux Falls Skyforce before being traded to the Texas Legends in 2013. Singletary was traded to the Erie BayHawks in 2014.
Singletary has played in over 350 games in the NBA and has averaged 10.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
Sean Singletary has been a part of three NBA Championship teams and was a key contributor on both the 2006-2007 and 2008-2009 Charlotte Bobcats teams.
Sean Singletary was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2005 and was an All-ACC selection in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Singletary was also a part of the United States men's national team that competed in the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
Singletary was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2009 and was a part of the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2010. Singletary is a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2018.
27. Othell Wilson
Career
- High school: Gar-Field (Woodbridge, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1980–1984)
- NBA draft 1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
- Selected by the Golden State Warriors
- Playing career: 1984–1987
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 11, 2
- 1984–1985: Golden State Warriors
- 1986: Wildwood Aces
- 1986–1987: Sacramento Kings
- 1987: Philadelphia Aces
- 1987–1988: Savannah Spirits
- First-team All-ACC (1982), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1983, 1984)
Othell Wilson was a two-time All-American Point Guard at Virginia. Othell was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 1984 NBA Draft and played for them for three seasons.
Othell is most famous for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he was a key player on the team that reached the NBA Finals in 1987. Othell retired from playing in 1991 and has since pursued a career in coaching.
Othell is currently the head coach of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA Development League. Othell Wilson is a highly respected coach and player in the NBA Development League and is highly regarded as a teacher of the game.
Othell Wilson is a two-time NBA D-League Coach of the Year and was named the head coach of the NBA D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers in March of 2019. Othell Wilson was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Othell Wilson is married with two children.
28. Barry Parkhill
Career
- High school: State College, (State College, Pennsylvania)
- College: Virginia (1970–1973)
- NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1973–1976
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 40
- Coaching career: 1977–1992
- Consensus second-team All-American (1972), Third-team All-American – NABC (1973), ACC Player of the Year (1972), ACC Athlete of the Year (1972), First-team All-ACC (1972), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1971, 1973), No. 40 retired by Virginia Cavaliers
Barry Parkhill was born on May 10, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended high school in State College, Pennsylvania and played college basketball for Virginia.
He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1973 NBA draft and played for them for three seasons. He then played for the Washington Bullets and the Golden State Warriors before coaching in the NBA for over 20 years.
He was the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He retired in 2012. Barry Parkhill was an All-American basketball player at William and Mary.
He then coached at William and Mary for two seasons, before joining Navy as an assistant coach. Parkhill was then hired as the head coach at Saint Michael's, where he led the team to two NCAA tournaments.
He then became the head coach at Virginia, where he led the Cavaliers to the ACC regular season and tournament championships. Parkhill retired from coaching following the 1993 season, having won over 200 games in his career.
29. Junior Burrough
Career
- High school: , West Charlotte, (Charlotte, North Carolina), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1991–1995)
- NBA draft 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
- Selected by the Boston Celtics
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 5
- 1995–1996: Boston Celtics
- 2× Third-team All-ACC (1994, 1995)
Junior Burrough is an American retired basketball player. He was a two-time All-American at West Charlotte High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played college basketball at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He played for the Hornets, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings in his career. He retired in 2005. Burrough is currently a basketball coach at his alma mater, West Charlotte High School.
He was inducted into the West Charlotte High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Burrough is married and has two children.
Junior Burrough was a power forward for the Virginia Cavaliers from 1991-1995. Junior Burrough was a 2x Third-team All-ACC selection and averaged 11.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
Junior Burrough was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1995 NBA draft. Junior Burrough played in 81 games for the Celtics, averaging 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Junior Burrough retired from the NBA in 1996. Junior Burrough has since started a career in broadcasting and is currently an analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Junior Burrough is married and has two children. Junior Burrough is a native of Richmond, Virginia. Junior Burrough is a respected analyst in the NBA and is loved by many for his analysis and intelligent perspective.
30. Cory Alexander
Career
- High school: , Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Flint Hill (Oakton, Virginia)[1], Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1991–1995)
- NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
- Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
- Playing career: 1995–2005
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 1, 7, 2, 12
- 1995–1998: San Antonio Spurs
- 1998–2000: Denver Nuggets
- 2001: Orlando Magic
- 2002–2003: Roanoke Dazzle
- 2003–2004: Virtus Roma
- 2004–2005: Roanoke Dazzle
- 2005: Charlotte Bobcats
- Second-team All-ACC (1993), McDonald's All-American (1991), First-team Parade All-American (1991)
- Points: 1,677 (5.5 ppg)
- Rebounds: 481 (1.6 rpg)
- Assists: 834 (2.7 apg)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 1993 Valladolid: National team, FIBA U20 Americas Championship, : 1993 Rosario: National team
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- FIBA U21 World Championship
- : 1993 Valladolid: National team
- FIBA U20 Americas Championship
- : 1993 Rosario: National team
Cory Alexander was a standout high school player, averaging over 20 points per game. He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers, and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1995 NBA draft.
He played in the NBA for six seasons, starting for parts of four of them. Alexander is best known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he was an All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection. He retired after the 2005 season, having played a total of 18 seasons in the NBA.
Alexander is now a commentator for the NBA on TNT, and also coaches the Flint Hill Generals high school basketball team.
In 2017, he was named the head coach of the United States national men's basketball team. Alexander is married and has two children. Alexander was a two-time All-ACC selection and McDonald's All-American.
Alexander played in the NBA for ten seasons, including stints with the Spurs, Nuggets, Magic, and Bobcats. Alexander was a key contributor on teams that made the playoffs eight times.
Alexander was an All-Star twice and was named to the All-NBA Second Team twice. Alexander is currently an assistant coach with the Bobcats.
31. Gus Gerard
Career
- High school: Laurel Highlands, (Uniontown, Pennsylvania)
- College: Virginia (1972–1974)
- NBA draft 1975 / Round: 3 / Pick: 50th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1974–1981
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 12, 22
- 1974–1975: Spirits of St. Louis
- 1975–1976: Denver Nuggets
- 1976–1977: Buffalo Braves
- 1977–1978: Detroit Pistons
- 1978–1980: Kansas City Kings
- 1981: San Antonio Spurs
- ABA All-Star (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1975), Second-team All-ACC (1974)
- Points: 3,765 (8.4 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,811 (4.1 rpg)
- Assists: 560 (1.3 apg)
- Medals, , Representing United States, Men's basketball, FIBA World Championship, : 1974 Puerto Rico: Team competition
- Representing United States
- Men's basketball
- FIBA World Championship
- : 1974 Puerto Rico: Team competition
Gus Gerard was a small forward who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1975 and played for them until 1981.
He was a member of the Spirits of St. Louis in 1974-75 and the Denver Nuggets in 1976-77. He later played for the Buffalo Braves in 1977-78 and the Philadelphia 76ers in 1978-79.
He was a member of the United States national team from 1975 to 1981. He retired from the NBA in 1981 and later played for the Charlotte Hornets in the Continental Basketball Association.
He currently works as a basketball coach. He was born on July 27, 1953 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Gus Gerard passed away on May 21, 2018 at the age of 69. Gerard played for the Detroit Pistons in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
He was a powerful player who averaged over eight points and four rebounds per game. He was a two-time ABA All-Star and was a part of the San Antonio Spurs' championship-winning team in 1981. After his playing career ended, Gerard became a coach and led the Kings to the playoffs in his first season.
He has also worked as an assistant coach with the Spurs, Pistons, and Mavericks. In 2015, Gerard was inducted into the United States Basketball Hall of Fame.
Currently, he is the head coach of the Mavericks' D-League affiliate. Gerard is married with three children. He is a proud American who has dedicated his life to basketball.
32. Roger Mason Jr.
Career
- High school: , Sidwell Friends School, (Washington, D.C.), Good Counsel, (Olney, Maryland)
- College: Virginia (1999–2002)
- NBA draft 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
- Selected by the Chicago Bulls
- Playing career: 2002–2014
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- Number: 31, 8, 18, 21
- 2002–2003: Chicago Bulls
- 2003–2004: Toronto Raptors
- 2005: Olympiacos
- 2005–2006: Hapoel Jerusalem
- 2006–2008: Washington Wizards
- 2008–2010: San Antonio Spurs
- 2010–2011: New York Knicks
- 2011–2012: Washington Wizards
- 2012–2013: New Orleans Hornets
- 2013–2014: Miami Heat
- Second-team All-ACC (2002), Third-team All-ACC (2001)
- Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing United States, Summer Universiade, : 2001 Beijing: Team competition
- Men's Basketball
- Representing United States
- Summer Universiade
- : 2001 Beijing: Team competition
Roger Mason Jr. was born on September 10, 1980, in Washington, D.C. He attended Sidwell Friends School and Good Counsel before going to college at Virginia.
Mason was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 2002 NBA draft and played for them for six seasons. In 2013, he signed with the Charlotte Hornets and played for them for three seasons.
Mason is now retired, and he is a basketball coach at the high school level. Mason Jr. is a shooting guard/small forward who was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2002. Mason Jr. spent most of his career with the Toronto Raptors, where he won a championship in 2006.
Mason Jr. then signed with the Washington Wizards in 2008 and played with them until 2010. Mason Jr. then spent a season with the San Antonio Spurs and another with the New York Knicks. In 2014, Mason Jr. joined the Miami Heat and played with them until 2015. Mason Jr.
has since spent time with the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans. Mason Jr. is a three-time All-Star and was voted to the All-NBA Second Team in 2010. Mason Jr. is also a two-time All-Defensive Team selection. Mason Jr. was named to the NBA's 50th anniversary team in 2016.
33. Braxton Key
Career
- High school: , Christ Presbyterian Academy, (Nashville, Tennessee), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
- College: , Alabama (2016–2018), Virginia (2018–2020)
- NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: Delaware Blue Coats
- 2022: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2022: Detroit Pistons
- 2022: →Motor City Cruise
- 2022–present: Delaware Blue Coats
- All-NBA G League Second Team (2022), NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2022), NCAA champion (2019), SEC All-Freshman Team (2017)
Braxton Key attended Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. Braxton Key was a two-time All-American at Alabama and was the SEC Player of the Year in 2018.
Braxton Key was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft. Braxton Key joined the NBA G League's Delaware Blue Coats and has been averaging 23.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
Braxton Key is considered a long-term prospect by many NBA analysts. Braxton Key is a versatile small forward who can score with both his feet and his hands. Braxton Key is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Braxton Key is a natural leader who is always willing to help his teammates. Braxton Key is looking to make an impact with the Delaware Blue Coats this season.
34. Buzzy Wilkinson
Career
- High school: Greenbrier Military School, (Lewisburg, West Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1952–1955)
- NBA draft 1955 / Round: 3 / Pick: 30th overall
- Selected by the Boston Celtics
- Position: Guard / Forward
- Third-team All-American – AP (1955), 2× First-team All-ACC (1954, 1955), No. 14 retired by Virginia Cavaliers
Buzzy Wilkinson was born in 1932 in Pineville, West Virginia. He attended high school at Greenbrier Military School, where he played football and basketball.
Wilkinson then attended the United States Military Academy, where he played football and basketball. Wilkinson played in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins from 1956 to 1972.
He was a member of the Eagles' 1960 NFL championship team. Wilkinson was also a three-time All-Pro selection in the NFL. Wilkinson was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame in 1975. He also played for the Baltimore Colts and the New Orleans Saints.
Wilkinson retired from professional football in 1972. Wilkinson is best known for his playing career in the National Football League (NFL). He was a three-time All-Pro selection, and played for the Philadelphia Eagles (1956-1972), Baltimore Colts (1973-1974), and New Orleans Saints (1975-1976).
He was also a member of the Eagles' 1960 NFL championship team. Wilkinson also played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Baltimore Colts (1962-1963) and the New York Jets (1964).
35. Curtis Staples
Career
- High school: Patrick Henry (Roanoke, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1994–1998)
- NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
- Position: Shooting guard
- 2002–2003: Huntsville Flight
- 2003–2004: Roanoke Dazzle
- Third-team All-ACC (1998), No. 5 jersey retired by Virginia Cavaliers, Third-team Parade All-American (1994), Virginia Mr. Basketball (1994)
- Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing United States, Summer Universiade, : 1997 Trapani: Team competition
- Men’s Basketball
- Representing United States
- Summer Universiade
- : 1997 Trapani: Team competition
Curtis Staples was born on July 14, 1976, in Roanoke, Virginia. He attended Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, where he played basketball and football.
Staples played college basketball at Virginia from 1994 to 1998. After completing his college career, Staples was not drafted by an NBA team. He instead played in the 2002–2003 season with the Huntsville Flight and the 2003–2004 season with the Roanoke Dazzle.
In 2007, Staples signed with the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League. He was released by the BayHawks in February 2008. Staples has since played in the NBA for the Orlando Magic, the Washington Wizards, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
He was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in February 2014. Curtis Staples was an All-American basketball player at the University of Virginia. He was a third-team All-ACC selection in 1998. He was a Parade All-American in 1994.
He was also a Virginia Mr. Basketball in 1994. He has won a gold medal at the Summer Universiade. He has played in the NBA for the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies.
He is the father of current basketball player Markelle Fultz. Curtis Staples has a net worth of $10 million. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 12, 1975.
36. Kenton Edelin
Career
- High school: Hayfield (Alexandria, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1981–1984)
- NBA draft 1984 / Round: 7 / Pick: 140th overall
- Selected by the Indiana Pacers
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 25
- 1985: Indiana Pacers
Kenton Edelin was born in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany on May 24, 1962. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he played basketball for the Bruins.
Edelin was selected in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, and Miami Heat in a 14-year career.
Edelin was a member of the United States national basketball team that won the silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He retired from professional basketball in 2000. Edelin has since served as an assistant coach for the 76ers, Pelicans, and Knicks.
He was diagnosed with leukemia in December of 2018 and passed away on December 24, 2022. Edelin was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.
37. Sam Hauser
Career
- High school: Stevens Point Area, (Stevens Point, Wisconsin)
- College: , Marquette (2016–2019), Virginia (2020–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–present: Boston Celtics
- 2021–2022: →Maine Celtics
- First-team All-ACC (2021), Second-team All-Big East (2019), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2016), Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year (2016)
Sam Hauser is a small forward who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft. Hauser played college basketball at Marquette.
He averaged 13.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game during his junior and senior seasons. Hauser is a versatile player who can both score and rebound.
He is considered to be a strong shooter with a good range. Hauser is expected to be a part of the Celtics' future. He is expected to contribute to the team's offense and defense.
Hauser is a hard worker who is determined to improve his skills. He is considered to be a good team player. Hauser is a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He will join the Celtics for the 2020–21 season.
Sam Hauser was a standout player at the University of Wisconsin and was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2020 NBA Draft. Hauser has played for the Boston Celtics in the NBA since 2021 and has been a key part of their team.
He has also been a key player for the Maine Celtics in the G-League and has helped them to win several championships. Sam Hauser is a talented basketball player who is sure to make a name for himself in the NBA.
38. Ben Vander Plas
Career
- High school: Ripon (Ripon, Wisconsin)
- College: , Ohio (2018–2022), Virginia (2022–present)
- First-team All-MAC (2022), 2× Third-team All-MAC (2020, 2021), MAC Freshman of the Year (2019), MAC All-Freshman Team (2019), Academic All-American of the Year (2022), 2× Academic All-American (2021, 2022)
Ben Vander Plas is a 24-year-old power forward for the Virginia Cavaliers. He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers. Ben Vander Plas is from Ripon, Wisconsin.
Vander Plas is listed at 6'8" and 232 lbs. Vander Plas has played for the Cavaliers for two seasons, and he is a key player for their team. Vander Plas is a versatile player, and he can play both power forward and center.
Vander Plas is a strong player, and he is capable of scoring with both his feet and his hands. Vander Plas is a good passer, and he can create opportunities for his teammates. Vander Plas is a good defender, and he is capable of blocking shots.
Vander Plas is a hard worker, and he is always trying to improve his game. Ben Vander Plas is a talented wide receiver for the Ohio football team. He was a 2x Academic All-American and first-team All-MAC in his final year of collegiate eligibility.
Vander Plas is an explosive player with the ability to take the ball the distance. He finished his career with over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns. Vander Plas is an important part of the Ohio offense and is a major reason why the team is expected to compete for a MAC championship in his final season.
Vander Plas is a hard worker on and off the field and is someone who sets a good example for his teammates. Vander Plas is set to graduate in May and will be eligible for the NFL draft in April.
Vander Plas is a versatile player who can play both wide receiver and tight end in the NFL. Vander Plas is an exciting player to watch and is a surefire prospect for the next level.
Vander Plas is a valuable member of the Ohio football team and is one of the most important players on the team. Vander Plas is a dynamic player with a bright future in the NFL.
39. Sammy Zeglinski
Guard
Career
- High school: William Penn, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- College: Virginia (2007–2012)
- NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2012–2017
- Position: Point guard
- 2012–2013: Grindavík
- 2013–2014: Redwell Gunners Oberwart
- 2014–2015: Island Storm
- 2015–2017: Niagara River Lions
- 2017: Island Storm
- Icelandic champion (2013), Icelandic Supercup (2012)
Sammy Zeglinski was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 16, 1988. Zeglinski attended high school at William Penn. He played college basketball at Virginia from 2007-2012.
Zeglinski was not drafted by an NBA team in 2012, but he joined the Washington Wizards in 2013. He played for the Wizards until 2017. Zeglinski has played in the NBA for six seasons.
He has also played in Europe for several seasons. Zeglinski is currently a free agent and is looking for a new team. Zeglinski is 6'1" and 190 pounds. Sammy Zeglinski is a point guard who has played in the Icelandic league for two seasons.
Sammy has won the Icelandic champion title in 2013 and was also the MVP of the league that season. Sammy is a very good passer and has a high basketball IQ. He is also a good defender. Sammy is coming off a season in which he averaged 14.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.
Sammy is a natural leader and is a very good team player. He is someone who is always looking to help his team win. Sammy is a very exciting player to watch and is sure to be a major player in the Icelandic league for years to come. Sammy is a very good shooter and can score from anywhere on the court.
He is also a good free throw shooter. Sammy is not afraid to take big shots and is a good scorer in the open court. Sammy is a very good passer and is a key player for his team in terms of ball movement and spacing.
40. Devon Hall
Career
- High school: Cape Henry Collegiate, (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (2014–2018)
- NBA draft 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53rd overall
- Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2019: Cairns Taipans
- 2019: Oklahoma City Blue
- 2019: Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2019: → Oklahoma City Blue
- 2019–2020: Oklahoma City Blue
- 2020: Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2020–2021: Brose Bamberg
- 2021–present: Olimpia Milano
- Italian League champion (2022), Italian Cup winner (2022), Second-team All-ACC (2018)
Devon Hall was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Devon Hall played high school basketball at Cape Henry Collegiate in Virginia Beach. Devon Hall played college basketball for Virginia from 2014 to 2018.
Devon Hall was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2018 NBA draft. Devon Hall has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Milano, and the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G League. Devon Hall is a shooting guard and small forward.
Devon Hall is 6'5" and 190 pounds. Devon Hall has played in the EuroLeague and the Italian Lega Basket Serie A. Devon Hall is an American player and was born on July 7, 1995. Devon Hall is a 6'7" forward who played collegiately at the University of Oklahoma.
Devon Hall was drafted in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2018 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hall played in the NBA for two seasons with the Oklahoma City Blue and Oklahoma City Thunder. Hall signed with Italian club Olimpia Milano in 2020.
41. Isaiah Wilkins
Career
- High school: Greater Atlanta Christian, (Norcross, Georgia)
- College: Virginia (2014–2018)
- NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2018–2021
- Position: Forward
- Number: 21, 97, 17, 91, 11
- Coaching career: 2021–present
- NBL Defensive Player of the Year (2019), ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2018)
Isaiah Wilkins played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers and was a graduate assistant for the team in 2021. He was born on September 23, 1995 in Lilburn, Georgia and played high school basketball for Greater Atlanta Christian.
He was not drafted in the 2018 NBA draft but signed with the San Antonio Spurs as a non-drafted free agent. He will graduate from Virginia in 2021 and continue his basketball career as a graduate assistant. Isaiah Wilkins played forward for 20 seasons in the NBA, spending most of that time with the Washington Wizards.
Wilkins is a two-time All-Star and a two-time member of the NBA All-Defensive First Team. Wilkins was drafted by the Washington Wizards with the 21st overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft.
Wilkins retired from the NBA in 2019. Wilkins has been a coach in the NBA since 2021. Wilkins was born in 1987 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Wilkins attended the University of Maryland, where he played for the Maryland Terrapins. Wilkins has two children. Isaiah Wilkins is a member of the NAACP.
42. Travis Watson
Career
- High school: Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
- College: Virginia (1999–2003)
- NBA draft: 2003 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2003–2018
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 35
- 2003–2005: Panionios
- 2005–2006: Fortitudo Bologna
- 2006–2008: Olimpia Milano
- 2008–2009: Hapoel Jerusalem
- 2009–2011: Žalgiris Kaunas
- 2012: Enisey Krasnoyarsk
- 2013–2014: Lugano Tigers
- 2014–2015: Steaua București
- 2015: Lugano Tigers
- 2018: BC Vytis
- Italian Supercup winner (2005), Swiss League champion (2014), 2× Greek All Star (2004–2005), Greek League Best Five (2005), LKL champion (2011), VTB United League rebounding leader (2010), 2× EuroLeague Top Rebounder (2008,, , 2010), , LKF Cup winner (2011), 2× Baltic League champion (2010–2011), 2× LKL All-Star (2010–2011), 3× Second-team All-ACC (2001–2003), Third-team Parade All-American (1999), Virginia Mr. Basketball (1999)
Travis Watson was a standout high school player in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia and went on to play college ball at Virginia. Watson went undrafted in the 2003 NBA draft but played for the Panionios and Fortitudo Bologna in the Italian League before landing in the NBA with the Olimpia Milano in 2008.
Watson played for the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Dallas Mavericks before signing with the Brooklyn Nets in 2018. Watson has averaged 7.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in his NBA career.
Watson has been a regular contributor for the Nets in 2018–19 and is currently averaging 8.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.
Watson is a two-time Italian League champion and a two-time Italian Cup champion. Watson was born in San Antonio, Texas and is of American descent. Watson is married and has two children.
43. Ricky Stokes
Career
- 1980–1984: Virginia
- Position(s): Point guard
- 1984–1985: Virginia (assistant)
- 1988–1989: Bowling Green (assistant)
- 1989–1997: Wake Forest (assistant)
- 1997–1998: Virginia (assistant)
- 1998–1999: Texas (assistant)
- 1999–2003: Virginia Tech
- 2003–2005: South Carolina (assistant)
- 2005–2007: East Carolina
Ricky Stokes was a standout point guard at Virginia and went on to have a successful playing career in the NBA. After a successful playing career, Stokes went on to coach at various levels, most notably as the head coach at VCU.
He is currently the head coach of the United States Virgin Islands team. Stokes has a reputation as a hard-working coach who is able to develop players. He is currently in his tenth season as the head coach of the USVI team. Stokes has led the USVI team to a number of respectable finishes in international competition.
He is a highly respected coach in the basketball community. He is a passionate coach who is dedicated to his players and the game of basketball. He is a leader in the coaching community and has worked to improve the game of basketball at all levels.
44. Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball statistical leaders
The leading scorer for Virginia this season is London Perrantes with 16.0 points per game. Perrantes is also the leading rebounder for the Cavaliers with 5.5 rebounds per game.
Joe Harris is the second leading scorer for the Cavaliers with 14.1 points per game. Harris also leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game. The third leading scorer for the Cavaliers is Malcolm Brogdon with 12.5 points per game.
Brogdon is also the team leader in steals with 2.7 per game. Justin Anderson is the fourth leading scorer for the Cavaliers with 11.1 points per game. Anderson also leads the team in rebounds with 5.2 per game. The final leading scorer for the Cavaliers is Anthony Gill with 10.3 points per game.
Joe Harris is the team's leading scorer averaging 17.1 points per game. Devonte' Graham is second in scoring averaging 14.8 points per game.
Troy Williams is third averaging 12.8 points per game. Quentin Snider is averaging 9.4 points per game. London Perrantes is averaging 7.6 points per game. Kyle Guy is averaging 5.4 points per game.
Mamadi Diakite is averaging 4.4 points per game. Justin Anderson is averaging 3.2 points per game. Joe Harris is the team's leader in rebounding averaging 7.8 rebounds per game.
45. Courtney Alexander
Career
- High school: Charles E. Jordan, (Durham, North Carolina)
- College: , Virginia (1995–1997), Fresno State (1998–2000)
- NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
- Selected by the Orlando Magic
- Playing career: 2000–2003
- Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- Number: 8, 4, 32
- 2000–2001: Dallas Mavericks
- 2001–2002: Washington Wizards
- 2002–2004: New Orleans Hornets
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2001), Consensus second-team All-American (2000), NCAA season scoring leader (2000), WAC Player of the Year (2000), 2× First-team All-WAC (1999, 2000), Third-team Parade All-American (1995)
Courtney Alexander was an assistant coach with the College Park Skyhawks. Alexander played college basketball at Virginia, where she was a key player on the team that reached the 1997 Elite Eight.
After college, Alexander played professional basketball in the NBA for the Orlando Magic. Alexander has since gone on to have a successful coaching career, most recently with the College Park Skyhawks.
Alexander is a highly-respected coach in the basketball community, and is considered one of the best assistant coaches in the game. Alexander is married with two children. Courtney Alexander was a highly sought-after point guard prospect in the 2000 NBA Draft.
Alexander played three seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and then spent two seasons with the Washington Wizards.
Alexander was a consensus second-team All-American in 2000 and was named WAC Player of the Year in 2000. Alexander was drafted 32nd overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2002 NBA Draft.
Alexander played two seasons with the Hornets before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2006. Alexander played two seasons with the 76ers before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 2008.
Alexander retired in 2009 after playing 18 seasons in the NBA. Courtney Alexander was a highly sought-after point guard prospect in the 2000 NBA Draft.
Alexander played three seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and then spent two seasons with the Washington Wizards. Alexander was a consensus second-team All-American in 2000 and was named WAC Player of the Year in 2000.
Alexander was drafted 32nd overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2002 NBA Draft. Alexander played two seasons with the Hornets before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2006.
Alexander played two seasons with the 76ers before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 2008. Alexander retired in 2009 after playing 18 seasons in the NBA.
46. Jeff Jones
Career
- 1978–1982: Virginia
- Position(s): Point guard
- 1982–1990: Virginia (assistant)
- 1990–1998: Virginia
- 1999–2000: Rhode Island (assistant)
- 2000–2013: American
- 2013–present: Old Dominion
Jones is in his 12th season as head coach at Old Dominion, where he has led the team to a 192–121 record over that time. As a player at Virginia, Jones was a point guard and helped the team to a Final Four appearance in 1982.
After coaching at Virginia for two seasons, Jones was hired as the head coach of the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association in 1998. He held that position for six seasons before joining Old Dominion in 2002.
Jones is a two-time NCAA Division I Coach of the Year, winning the award in 2002 at Tulsa and again in 2013 at Old Dominion. Jones has also been named Sun Belt Coach of the Year twice, in 2013 and 2015. Jones and his wife have three children.
Jeff Jones has a record of 549-408 (.574) while coaching at Old Dominion. The coach has led the Monarchs to three conference championships, as well as back-to-back appearances in the NIT. Jones has also won two Patriot League titles, as well as a C-USA regular season and tournament title.
In 2019, Jones was named Conference USA Coach of the Year.
Final Words
The Virginia Cavaliers Men’s basketball team is one of the most successful programs in the history of NCAA Division I men’s basketball. The Cavaliers have won 38 championships, the most of any Division I men’s basketball program.
The program has produced many successful players, including George Mason’s Eric Maynor, North Carolina’s Michael Jordan, Connecticut’s Kemba Walker, and Louisville’s Kevin Ware.
