Tony Bennett, head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team, is set to retire immediately, as announced by the school. Bennett, 55, led Virginia to its first national championship in 2019 and has a career coaching record of 433-169. His retirement comes unexpectedly just weeks before the 2024-25 season and follows a recent contract extension through 2030. While no specific reasons have been given, it's suggested that changes in the college basketball landscape, like NIL and the transfer portal, could be factors. Bennett's tenure at Virginia included six ACC regular season titles and ten NCAA Tournament appearances, marking him as one of the most successful coaches of his generation. A press conference is scheduled for Friday to officially announce his decision.