UVA Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bennett Announces Retirement After 15 Years

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Tony Bennett, the esteemed head coach of the University of Virginia's (UVA) Men's Basketball team, is set to retire just months after extending his contract.

Bennett, who led the Cavaliers to their historic 2019 NCAA National Championship victory, has been at the helm since 2009. His leadership turned UVA into one of the nation's elite programs. In June, he signed a contract extension that was supposed to keep him in Charlottesville until at least 2030.

However, the university has confirmed that Bennett will announce his retirement at an official press conference scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.

The Cavaliers’ 2024-25 season opener is set for Nov. 6 at home, where they will face the Campbell University Fighting Camels at 7 p.m.

Stay tuned as this story develops for more details on Bennett’s decision and what it means for the future of UVA basketball.
Tony Bennett, UVA Men’s Basketball coach, will retire after 15 years, just months after signing a contract extension. He will make the official announcement on Oct. 18. Bennett led the Cavaliers to a National Championship in 2019.