TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Armaan Franklin is being more aggressive on offense and finding his rhythm. Franklin, a senior guard, averages 11.4 points per game but had 13 points by halftime as Virginia used a 17-2 run early in the game to take a 20-9 lead. “Some of the things we’re running offensively fit him better and he’s got a freedom …
— Virginia spent two years on top of the college basketball world. Coming out of quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test, Virginia’s unusual title defense was stopped by another upset loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling 62-58 to Jason Preston and Ohio on Saturday. Preston and Ben Vander Plas, the two stars of Ohio’s surprising Mid-American Conference Tournament run, were …
