Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett has announced his retirement effective immediately, surprising the basketball world on the eve of the season's start. The 55-year-old Bennett will hold a news conference on Friday to officially announce his decision. No specific reasons were provided for his sudden retirement, which comes after he recently signed a contract extension to remain with the program until at least 2030.
Bennett led the Cavaliers to a national championship in 2019 during his 15-year tenure at Virginia, making 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He compiled a record of 364-136, winning two ACC Tournament titles and six regular-season conference championships. Bennett was recognized as the AP national coach of the year twice, once during his time at Washington State in 2007 and again at Virginia in 2018.
