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The sports world reacts to Tony Bennett’s retirement

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In one of the more shocking afternoons Virginia fans can remember, longtime Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

The announcement comes as an absolute stunner closing in on the 2024-25 season opener and after Coach Bennett signed an extension in that was slated to keep in him Charlottesville through 2029-30.

The sports world has been buzzing this afternoon with coaches, former, players, and media members all reacting to the news.

BREAKING: Tony Bennett to announce his immediate retirement in a press conference on Friday at 11 a.