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Virginia Cavaliers' 2018-19 season highlighted in Champions Rewind

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Virginia Cavaliers' 2018-19 season highlighted in Champions Rewind

Summary

The Champions Rewind series examines the Virginia Cavaliers' 2018-19 season, which followed their historic upset in the 2018 NCAA tournament. Despite the previous season's setback as a 1-seed losing to UMBC, Virginia rebounded with strong performances from returning players and newcomer Kihei Clark. The Cavaliers ended the regular season with a 20-2 record, including an eight-game winning streak, and secured the ACC title at 16-2. Virginia showcased a balanced offensive and defensive strategy, ultimately finishing non-conference play undefeated. Their postseason journey included a defeat by Florida State in the ACC semifinals, halting their bid for another conference title.

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By the Numbers

•Virginia ended the season 20-2 and won the ACC regular-season title.
•De'Andre Hunter was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
•Kihei Clark emerged as a key player during the season.
•The Cavaliers suffered a loss to Florida State in the ACC semifinals.
•Their previous season ended with an upset loss to UMBC.

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In our Champions Rewind series, we'll look at the seasons of past National Champions and break down their offensive and defensive systems. This week, we'll look at the 2018-19 Virginia Cavaliers, one of the greatest redemption stories in all of…
— Yahoo Sports

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