The 2009–10 Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The team was led by first-year head coach Tony Bennett, and played their home games at

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as members of the

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Last season

The

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fell to 10–18, with a conference record of 4–12. This was their worst conference record since

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's final season in 2004–05, and the worst overall record for Virginia in four decades. At the conclusion of the season, head coach

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resigned. On April 1, 2009,

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head coach

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was announced as his replacement.

Roster

Schedule

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References

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