Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett will announce his retirement, effective immediately, at a press conference on Friday.
The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman first reported the news.
Beyond the odd timing of the decision, Bennett and the school agreed to an extension in June that was going to keep him in Charlottesville through 2029-30.
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